On 4 December 2026, policymakers, researchers, healthcare leaders, patient representatives, industry stakeholders and national authorities from across Europe will gather in Brussels for the 1+ Million Genomes initiative – high-level event. The event will bring together 1+MG initiative’s signatory countires (25 EU Member States, along with Norway), to review the progress made so far, discuss its future beyond 2027, and explore how genomic data, health data infrastructures, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing can support better healthcare and research across Europe. The programme will also highlight the benefits of European collaboration in genomics for citizens and society, showcase the key achievements of the 1+ Million Genomes initiative, and examine options for ensuring the long-term sustainability and continued growth of the European genomic data ecosystem.
The event marks a pivotal moment in the initiative’s implementation. Following the conclusion of the project Genomic Data Infrastructure, an European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (EDIC) is planned to take over the long-term operation of the infrastructure. The Genomic Data Infrastructure has delivered key technical and governance arrangements underpinning the initiative. At the same time, the genomic data generation effort under the Genome of Europe project has reached its midpoint. Two new implementation projects are being launched to provide further tools to data holders and users.
The event builds on this momentum, bringing together policymakers and leading stakeholders from across Europe to take stock of progress, draw lessons learned and shape the strategic agenda for the next phase of the initiative.
Genome of Europe, one of the key implementation projects of the 1+ Million Genomes Initiative, will be represented by in the programme by André Uitterlinden from Erasmus University Medical Centre Rotterdam (GoE Coordinator). He will present an update on the project’s progress towards its long-term vision of building a European reference dataset that reflects the continent’s genetic diversity.
Registration to the event is open via event website.