AGCC 2025

Welcome message

Dear Colleagues in Genetics,

It is my great pleasure to invite you to the 2nd Asian Genetics Consortium Conference (AGCC). The AGCC was first established last year under the leadership of the Korean Genetics Society as a collaborative academic platform for genetics societies across Asia.

Until recently, most genetics societies in Asia have primarily focused on hosting national conferences, and even so-called international conferences have largely been limited to inviting foreign speakers. A truly unified academic gathering that brings together the genetics communities of Asia had yet to take shape. Recognizing this, the Korean Genetics Society took the initiative to host the inaugural AGCC in 2024 at BEXCO, South Korea. Building on this foundation, we are grateful that the Genetics Society of Japan has taken the baton to organize the 2nd AGCC this year. Looking ahead, in 2026, the Genetics Society of Thailand will continue this tradition by hosting the 3rd AGCC.

As geneticists, we recognize that genetic diversity and flexibility are essential for adaptation and survival. Moreover, genes are interconnected, and their associations often amplify biological potential in extraordinary ways. Likewise, we believe that by strengthening connections and fostering collaboration among Asian genetics societies, we can enhance the power of genetics research and establish AGCC as a prestigious and enduring international conference.

Once again, I warmly encourage you to take part in the 2nd AGCC and join us in uniting as one scientific community.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Hee-Jae Cha, Ph.D.

Past President of the Korean Genetics Society (2024)

Founder of AGCC

Registration

Poster / Oral Presentation

Participation: Free

Lunch on Day 2 will be available (bento box) for around 1,000 yen if needed

The banquet fee (Day 2 dinner) is expected to be approximately 5,000 yen for those who wish to participate.

An excursion will be held on Day 3. Details will be announced later (several thousand yen expected, including lunch)

Please register via the link below by October 14, 2025.

Details regarding poster presentation registration and online payment will be provided later.

Tetsuji Kakutani (National Institute of Genetics), Chair

Hiroshi Iwasaki (Institute of Science Tokyo), Secretary

Takehiko Kobayashi (University of Tokyo)

So Nakagawa (Tokai University)