First Time Attendee's Guide to the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting

Minneapolis at sunset Plan Your Stay
  • Save money by registering before the Early Bird deadline
  • Choose a hotel with ACMG negotiated rates for your stay, book early to get your first choice of hotel
  • Learn more about Minneapolis, MN
  • See the Attendee Travel page for flight discounts and airport information
Tuesday afternoon short course on Gene Therapy

Tuesday: Short Courses and Industry Sponsored Symposia
Arrive in time for the Tuesday sessions. Tuesday afternoon will feature the Clinical Trials Bootcamp Short Course and the 2026 Classification of Ehlers-Danlos Short Course (additional fees apply). The Industry Supported Satellite Symposia at 4 PM and 6:30 PM are sessions highlighting new research and industry advances. They are planned independently and meet the ACMG guidelines for objectivity, balance and scientific rigor. Credits are available for some sessions. Pre-registration is required. In addition, two ACMG Scientific Sessions will take place, learn more

Plenary session

Educational Sessions
Your registration for ACMG 2027 gives you access to many scientific sessions in a variety of formats. Look through the Program to find the ones of most interest to you or consider one of the curated itineraries for sessions that match your interests [link]. All sessions strive to provide practical, take-home information that you can immediately put to use in your practice. In addition to the accredited educational sessions, there are Industry supported Satellite Symposia, Corporate Partner Insights sessions, Exhibit Theaters and Learning Lounges.

Braindate Networking group Making Connections
Making new contacts and renewing acquaintances is a vital part of attending a meeting in person. Download the app before you get to the meeting and start making connections. Make sure to participate in Braindate - you can offer a topic you are interested in discussing with peers or sign up for an existing discussion. It's a great way to make valuable connections with other attendees around what's important to you.
Additional opportunities to network include the Opening Reception, refreshment breaks and walks around the Exhibit Hall.
Mobile app The Meeting App
The app will be your source for the meeting schedule, exhibitor listing, speaker information and much more. It will be available to download approximately one month before the meeting.
  • see the schedule, speaker profiles
  • connect with other attendees
  • claim credits
  • mark exhibitors to visit
2026 Digital edition graphic

ACMG Digital Edition for after the conference
There are too many great sessions to fit into your schedule! ACMG will make all session recordings available as the 2027 Digital Edition. For best pricing, add this item to your meeting registration.

  • Most of the accredited educational sessions are included in the Digital Edition
  • You will  be able to claim credits for sessions in the Digital Edition
  • Digital Edition will be available to access approximately a month after the conclusion of the meeting
Opening Reception Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 14 starting at 5:00 PM
Join your fellow attendees for food, drink and a stroll around the Exhibit Hall. Exhibitors are listed in the mobile app and you can mark those you want to visit ahead of time. Take a break and watch the first round of the GENEius Challenge in the Learning Lounge.
2026 exhibit hall, attendees plating cornhole Exhibit Hall: Wednesday evening, all day Thursday and Friday until 1 PM
Visit the exhibiting companies to hear all about the latest innovations and services. Catch a presentation at one
of the Exhibit Theaters or Learning Lounge and try to view all the posters on your list. Watch one of the GENEius Challenge qualifying rounds.
Speed Mentoring participants

Geneticist in Training / Student Program
Take advantage of the educational and networking opportunities designed with young professionals in mind:

  • Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening
  • Wednesday morning session on the management of complex cases
  • Thursday Trainee/Mentor Luncheon
  • Speed Mentoring Sessions on Thursday and Friday
  • Friday Career Paths session
  • The GENEius Challenge