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The future of precision medicine is coming to Nashville!

September 22-23, 2026 I City Winery, Nashville, Tennessee
The NORAM Innovation Summit by SOPHiA GENETICS explores how precision medicine is scaling today, and what breakthroughs will shape clinical care tomorrow.

Following the success of our 2025 edition in Boston, MA, we’re thrilled to host the next SOPHiA GENETICS Innovation Summit at the iconic City Winery, a venue that captures the energy, innovation, and collaboration that define our community.
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WHY ATTEND

Why attend?

“Healthcare is at a tipping point, where data, AI, and global collaboration redefine what’s possible. At our Innovation Summit, we’ll show how we’re empowering institutions worldwide to unlock the full potential of their data. Join us in Nashville to be part of this transformation.”

Ross Muken
CEO
SOPHiA GENETICS

Jurgi Calmblong

CEO & Founder
SOPHiA GENETICS
This year’s agenda is set to dive deep into innovation and scalability, from AI-driven discovery and operational efficiency advancements to collaborative approaches in oncology and clinical genomics. Expect thought-provoking sessions, impactful discussions, and cross-industry networking designed to accelerate precision medicine.

Over two days, the event brings together:

- Clinicians
- Researchers
- Industry leaders
- Biopharma & Technology partners
- Healthcare innovators

Together, we connect insights with real-world impact bridging today’s scalable platforms with tomorrow’s clinical breakthroughs.
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GETTING THERE

Travel & Accommodation

To make your visit to Nashville more convenient, we have secured discounted room blocks at two hotels conveniently near City Winery in Downtown Nashville.

As a convenience for our guests, SOPHiA GENETICS has negotiated these discounted hotel rates; SOPHiA GENETICS does not receive any financial benefit from bookings made through this arrangement.
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
623 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219
Special rate: $259/night plus applicable taxes and fees

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Hyatt House Nashville Downtown / Convention Center
535 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
Special rate: $279/night plus applicable taxes and fees

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WHATS ON

Program

The day begins with a focus on scalability and operational maturity, addressing the growing challenges of data volume and complexity while building robust, end-to-end workflows. Through AI-driven insights, we’ll explore how to accelerate the global adoption of precision medicine, with a deep dive into next-generation workflows across solid tumors, liquid biopsy, blood cancers, and germline analysis.

In the afternoon, the focus shifts to innovation and collaboration, examining how cross-industry partnerships, cutting-edge technologies, and translational research are driving the next wave of breakthroughs in cancer care.

Bringing it all together, the sessions highlight real-world clinical studies, emerging technologies, and pharma perspectives, showcasing how advanced analytics are translating into meaningful clinical impact.
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Time Activity
September 22
13:00 – 17:00 Arrivals and Hotel Check-in
18:00 - 21:00 Networking Reception
September 23 (Innovation Summit)
08:00 – 09:00 Registration and Breakfast
09:00 – 17:15 Innovation Summit | Full Program
17:30 Closing Remarks
SPEAKERS

Meet our world-class line up of international speakers

Dr. J. Mark Tuthill, MD
Division Head, Pathology Informatics
Henry Ford Health System
Dr. J. Bryan, MD, MPH, FCAP
Pathologist, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
MD Anderson
Dr. Marilyn M. Li, MD, MS
Vice Chief of the Division of Genomic Diagnostics and Director of Cancer Genomic Diagnostics
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dr. Ignacio I. Wistuba, MD
Senior Member and Chair, Department of Translational Pathology
Moffitt Cancer Center
Dr. Alexander MacKinnon, MD, Ph.D
Director of the Division of Genomics, Diagnostics and Bioinformatics in the Department of Pathology, School of Medicine
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Deborah Phippard, Ph.D
Chief Scientific Officer
Precision for Medicine
Jason Fenwick
Industry Business Development - Genomics
NVIDIA
Dr. Arantxa Hervas Lorente, Ph.D
CGT Dx Director
Vitrolife Group
Andrew Aijian, Ph.D
Partner
DeciBio
Ashley Thompson, M.S, C.G.C.
Variant Scientist II
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Dr. Michael F. Berger, Ph.D
Co-Director of the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Molecular Oncology and Chief of the Clinical Computational Diagnostics Service in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
MSK
Dr. Andrew Campbell, Ph.D, HCLD (ABB)
Associate Director, Clinical Genomics Development
Geisinger Medical Laboratories
Drew Gibbs
VP, Business Development
Myriad Genetics
Dr. Leandro Machado Colli, MD, Ph.D
Head of Oncology at University Hospital - Ribeirão Preto Medical School
University of São Paulo
Ryan Demers, M.Sc.
Global Diagnostics Director, Lung and Liquid Biopsy Strategy
AstraZeneca
Alex H. Wagner, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Institute for Genomic Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital

Interest is rapidly growing, and places are filling fast!

Secure your spot now to be part of this exclusive event bringing together the brightest minds shaping the future of data-driven medicine.
AGENDA

Event Agenda

8h30 – 9h00
Welcome Coffee and Networking
9h00 – 9h05
Building the AI Platform for Precision Medicine
Ross Muken, CEO, SOPHiA GENETICS
Ross Muken will welcome attendees and set the vision for the day, exploring how AI-powered technology and collective intelligence are shaping the future of precision medicine at scale.
9h05 – 9h25
Opening Keynote: Beyond the Single Center — Scaling Genomic Diagnostics at a Global Level
Dr. Michael F. Berger, Ph.D, Co-Director of the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Molecular Oncology and Chief of the Clinical Computational Diagnostics Service in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Michael F. Berger will discuss MSK's vision for expanding access to leading cancer genomic assays beyond a single institution, highlighting how integrated solid tumour and liquid biopsy testing is helping reshape precision oncology while demonstrating how academic–industry collaboration can accelerate innovation and broaden access to high-quality molecular profiling worldwide.
Session 1 — Streamlined Workflows, Delivered at Scale
9h25 – 9h45
Scaling Data Infrastructure with Genomic Results Integration
Dr. J. Mark Tuthill, MD, Division Head, Pathology Informatics, Henry Ford Health System
Dr. J. Mark Tuthill will explore the real-world challenges of scaling genomic data infrastructure, tracing the end-to-end journey from siloed, disconnected systems to an integrated lab architecture — and sharing preliminary data on how LIMS/EHR connectivity is transforming workflows for clinicians and researchers at Henry Ford Health System.
9h45 – 10h05
Scaling Lab Operations: Building a High-Throughput Clinical Center
Speaker to be confirmed
10h05 – 10h25
Driving Scale, Speed and Accuracy in Haematologic Malignancies
Dr. Alexander MacKinnon, MD, Ph.D, Director of the Division of Genomics Diagnostics and Bioinformatics in the Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. MacKinnon will discuss the real-world challenges of scaling genomic workflows for hematologic malignancies, sharing how comprehensive applications, powered by automation, and a universal library preparation method can enable academic medical centers to scale operations without compromising turnaround times or diagnostic accuracy.
10h25 – 10h45
Scaling Myeloid Variant Interpretation
Ashley Thompson, MS, CGC, Variant Scientist II, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Ashley Thompson will explore how reference centers are navigating the interpretation bottleneck in myeloid variant classification, sharing how streamlined NGS workflows are helping laboratories keep pace with evolving guidelines and growing testing volumes.
10h45 – 11h15
Coffee and Networking
11h15 – 11h35
Scaling Workflows Across Rare and Inherited Disorders
Dr. Arantxa Hervas Lorente, Ph.D, CGT Dx Director, Vitrolife Group
Dr. Arantxa Hervas Lorente will explore how enhanced exome approaches successfully combine the breadth of exome sequencing with targeted-level accuracy, helping to drive efficiency and scalability within a single, integrated workflow.
11h35 – 11h55
Scaling Pharmacogenomics Through NGS
Dr. Andrew Campbell, Ph.D, HCLD (ABB), Associate Director, Clinical Genomics Development, Geisinger Medical Laboratories
Dr. Andrew Campbell will examine the limitations of standard pharmacogenomic testing methods and make the case for NGS as a more comprehensive approach to detecting clinically actionable gene-drug interactions, drawing on Geisinger's experience optimizing medication management in older adults through initiatives such as 65 Forward.
11h55 – 12h00
Scaling Up: Where This Morning Takes Us Next
Kevin Puylaert, SVP, Chief Sales Officer, SOPHiA GENETICS
12h05 – 14h00
Lunch
Session 2 — The Innovation Imperative: Accelerating Precision Care
14h00 – 14h05
The Next Frontiers of Data-Driven Medicine
Philippe Menu, MD, Ph.D, MBA, EVP, Chief Medical Officer & Chief Product Officer, SOPHiA GENETICS
Dr. Philippe Menu will share his vision for the future of data-driven medicine, exploring the innovations and technological advancements that are accelerating precision medicine and redefining what is possible for patients and healthcare institutions worldwide.
14h05 – 14h25
Transforming Precision Health Through Population-Scale Genomics in Latin America
Dr. Leandro Machado Colli, MD, Ph.D, Head of Oncology at University Hospital – Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo
Dr. Leandro Machado Colli will discuss how the Genomas SUS programme is harnessing population-scale sequencing to build one of Brazil's largest genomic resources, generating new insights into cancer and other complex diseases and laying the foundation for more personalized, equitable data-driven healthcare.
14h25 – 14h45
Reimagining the Oncologist's Role in the AI-Driven Era
Speaker to be confirmed
14h45 – 15h05
Harnessing Transcriptomics to Guide Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. J. Bryan, Pathologist, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, MD Anderson
Dr. J. Bryan will explore how transcriptomics and RNA-based algorithms are advancing cancer subtyping, prognosis, and therapy selection, while also addressing the practical challenges associated with data generation and computational complexity when translating these innovations into clinical practice.
15h05 – 15h25
The Next Chapter in Precision Oncology: From Molecular Insights to Personalized Care
Dr. Ignacio I. Wistuba, MD, Senior Member and Chair, Department of Translational Pathology, Moffitt Cancer Center
Dr. Ignacio Wistuba will share how translational pathology at Moffitt Cancer Center efficiently bridges clinical expertise and cancer research, accelerating the path from molecular discovery to standard-of-care treatment.
15h25 – 15h45
Coffee and Networking
15h45 – 16h05
Giving Every Child a Fighting Chance: The Future of Pediatric Cancer Genomics
Dr. Marilyn M. Li, MD, Vice Chief of the Division of Genomic Diagnostics and Director of Cancer Genomic Diagnostics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dr. Marilyn Li will explore how integrated multi-omic analysis, including liquid biopsy, is reshaping our approach to understanding and managing pediatric cancer, paving the way toward personalized care for every child.
16h05 – 16h25
Advancing Precision Medicine to Match Therapeutic Innovation from the Pharma Perspective
Ryan Demers, M.Sc., Global Diagnostics Director, Lung and Liquid Biopsy Strategy, AstraZeneca
Ryan Demers will explore the real-world challenges pharma faces in developing accurate, scalable diagnostics for complex oncology biomarkers, and how strategic partnerships can accelerate testing solutions to improve patient identification, clinical trial enrollment, and access to targeted therapies.
16h25 – 17h10
Panel Discussion — Closing the Gap: Insights to Impact
David Ginzinger, Ph.D, Manager R&D CLIA Lab, Thermo Fisher Scientific · Dr. J. Bryan, MD, MPH, FCAP, Pathologist, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, MD Anderson · Jason Fenwick, Global Genomics Business Development, NVIDIA · Deborah Phippard, Ph.D, Chief Scientific Officer, Precision for Medicine · Drew Gibbs, VP, Business Development, Myriad Genetics · Moderator: Andrew Aijian, Ph.D, Partner, DeciBio
17h10 – 17h15
Closing Remarks: Innovation Is a Choice and It Starts With Us
John Carey, Managing Director, NORAM, SOPHiA GENETICS
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