1st IANA Network Annual Conference 2027

Connecting the UK's nucleic acids community to accelerate research, innovation and collaboration. Join us in Southampton on 21 January 2027 for the inaugural IANA Network Annual Conference, bringing together researchers, industry professionals, healthcare specialists, policymakers and innovators working across nucleic acid science and technology. Discover cutting-edge research, emerging technologies and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration through keynote presentations, scientific talks, poster and technology showcases, and dedicated networking sessions. Free for IANA Network members. Registration is now open!

DISCOVER • CONNECT • CREATE • ACT

The programme will include flash talks and connection pitches, posters and technology showcases, an Opportunity & Collaboration Marketplace, targeted cross-sector networking, and dedicated time to develop ideas and collaborations into action.

​Bringing disciplines and sectors together across the nucleic acids innovation landscape

DNA & RNA biology • Molecular biology & biophysics • Nucleic acid chemistry & chemical biology • Synthetic biology • Bioengineering • Structural & computational biology • Therapeutics & healthcare • Diagnostics • Sequencing & genomics • Gene editing • Agriculture & food • Environment & sustainability • Biotechnology & bioprocessing • Manufacturing • Bioinformatics & AI

The conference will run from 10:00–17:00, followed by an evening networking reception until 19:00.

The detailed programme is currently being developed and will be published here as it is confirmed.

For any questions about the conference, please contact [email protected].