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First Time Attendee Guide

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

	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 Baltimore, MD See the Attendee Travel page for flight discounts and airport information
	Tuesday: Short Courses and Industry Sponsored Symposia Tuesday afternoon will feature the Genetic Therapies Bootcamp Short Course, the Medical Genetics in Ophthalmology Short Course, and a CAP training (additional fees apply). The Industry Supported Satellite Symposia 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.
	Opening General Session: Wednesday, March 11 at 10 AM The Presidential Plenary Session is a great way to start off your meeting experience.
	Networking 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. Opportunities to network include the Opening Reception, refreshment breaks and walks around the Exhibit Hall.
	Educational Sessions Your registration for ACMG 2026 gives you access to many scientific sessions in a variety of formats. Look through the Program to find the ones you must attend!
	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
	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 2026 Digital Edition. For best pricing, add this item to your meeting registration.
	Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 11 starting at 5:00 PM Join your fellow attendees for food, drink and a stroll around the Exhibit Hall. Watch the first round of the GENEius Challenge in the Learning Lounge.
	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.
	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