Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP) In-Person Conference 2026

Join us at the VGP In-Person Conference 2026 to dive deep into the world of vertebrate genomes with top researchers and experts!
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Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP) In-Person Conference 2026

Welcome to the VGP In-Person Conference 2026 happening at The Rockefeller University, in New York City! Get ready for a dive deep into the world of vertebrate genomes with top experts and researchers. This event is your chance to network, learn, and collaborate on cutting-edge genomics research. The conference will include focus on studies surrounding VGP Phase 1 species, enhancing and scaling-up genomics technology, assembly and annotation, and planning for the future. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of the VGP community. See you there!

Logistics:

Venue: The VGP Meeting will be held in the Biolink at The Rockefeller University, 1230 York Ave, New York, NY 10065. The main entrance is at 66th St and York Ave. Established in 1901, The Rockefeller University is the world's leading biomedical research university, drawing top scientists and graduate students from around the world in pursuit of one mission: to conduct science for the benefit of humanity. RU has an extensive record of achievement with 25 Nobel Prizes, 22 Lasker Awards, and 20 National Medals of Science. The Rockefeller University shares the intersection of York Avenue and East 68th Street with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine.

Air and Ground Transportation:

Airport: The closest airports are John F. Kennedy (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA); both are international airports.Ground Transportation: Taxis, Ubers, Lyfts, and other car services are readily available. Citi Bike is also available.

Recommended accommodations :

Guests can use the links below and enter their dates of stay to secure a room with the special group rate.

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Otherwise, guest can reach out to the reservations team directly at (866) 222-2365.

Attendees must identify themselves as part of the Rockefeller University Scientific Even to guarantee the special group rate.

The Cut-Off Date for accepting reservations is 9/8/2025.

Other options (no group rate):

Courtyard Marriott – Midtown East

Park Lane New York

Conference Organizers:

Erich Jarvis, Sadye Paez, and Lauren Shalmiyev, Rockefeller University

Questions: Please contact Lauren Shalmiyev ([email protected]) with general questions or Sadye Paez ([email protected]) with poster abstract submission questions.

Posters: Posters should be 60 1/4” wide 72” high. The poster sessions will be in the Lower Level "B" of the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) on 9/30 and 10/1.