2026 Annual Meeting Industry Opportunities
Industry Support Information
The CGC Annual Meeting is the preeminent gathering for laboratorians, clinicians, and researchers focused on the early adoption, performance, and interpretation of cutting-edge genomic technologies. Known for its collegial and collaborative atmosphere, the meeting fosters meaningful engagement among attendees and offers unique educational opportunities to advance clinical diagnostics and data integration.
The Cancer Genomics Consortium (CGC) will hold its 17th Annual Meeting August 1 - 5, 2025 in Houston, Texas. In 2025, the CGC hosted its fourth hybrid meeting with more than 380 participants representing 14 countries. In the summer of 2026, we will continue the hybrid format that will feature in-person platform presentations, networking sessions, an exhibit hall, poster sessions, round table discussions, the science café, and other interactive opportunities with our industry supporters. We will also provide virtual content streaming, live virtual Q&A, and CME and PACE credit for all attendees.
2026 Anticipated Program Highlights:
- Invited presentations from leading oncologists, pathologists, clinical laboratory directors, geneticists, and bioinformaticians
- Clinical applications of genomic technologies, including short and long read sequencing, chromosomal microarrays, and genome mapping
- Analysis pipelines, bioinformatics, databases, and data sharing
- Interpretation of sequence, copy number, and structural variants
- Improving equity in access to cancer genomic testing
Highlights for Exhibitors in 2026:
- Options for presentations within the general meeting session
- Science Café presentations
- Networking opportunities during round table lunches and social events
- Small private meeting space rental available
- Additional marketing options available
Vendors interested in exhibiting at the CGC 2026 Annual Meeting should e-mail Karla Gay (karla@cancergenomics.org). Details on levels of support can be found below and within the CGC 2026 Exhibitor Prospectus.
2026 CGC Support Opportunities Are Offered At The Following Levels:
Level | Contribution | Exhibitor Showcase Presentation Time |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond | $25,000 | Thirty minutes in the General Session (Main Stage) |
Platinum | $15,000 | Fifteen minutes in the General Session (Main Stage) |
Gold, with Exhibit Booth | $5,500 | Five Minutes in the Science Cafe |
Gold, No Exhibit Booth | $5,500 | Five Minutes in the Science Cafe |
Exhibitor Options at each level of support include:
- Exhibit booths (or option for booth replacement at the Gold Level)
- Company commercial shown on monitors in Foyer and Exhibit Hall
- Advertisement in program book
- Enduring materials: Presentations saved to CGC YouTube Channel
- Attendee bag inserts
- Logo placement on the CGC Website and on the virtual platform
- Custom link on the virtual platform
- Registration list of attendees who opt in to share their information
- Posters Automatically Placed in Exhibitor Poster Session (no need to submit abstract)
- Limited number of full registrations with each level of support
- Social media promotion
- Additional marketing options will be sent to exhibitors as they confirm participation.
Unable to staff an exhibit booth in 2026?
CGC is now offering alternative options for supporters who do not wish to staff an exhibit booth but wish to show their support for CGC to the genomics community. Companies selecting the Gold Supporter, No Exhibit Booth Level package may select one of the options below in lieu of an exhibit booth.
Please note, these options are also available as add-ons to an existing support level for an additional fee and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Choose one of the following alternatives to replace your booth:
- Additional Complimentary Registrations: If you are looking to bring additional team members, you can exchange your booth for two (2) additional complimentary registrations.
- Private Meeting Room: Book a private meeting room for one (1) day to schedule discussions with targeted attendees. Supporting company must coordinate with CGC for available dates. Limited spaces are available and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Group meetings (with more than 5 attendees) cannot conflict with the CGC agenda. Breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks can be arranged with the hotel and are not included in the package.
- Trainee and Technologist Travel Award Contributor: Each year the CGC presents awards for outstanding trainee and technologist abstracts. You can exchange your booth to support these awards and receive company recognition on the CGC website and scientific program.
- Company Logo and QR Code: Display the company logo and a QR code on a custom sign (minimum of 24x36) outside the Exhibit Hall as an additional CGC supporter.
- Support of the Unconference: The Unconference format is a participant-driven meeting, with emphasis on collaborative discussion and hands-on activities. Attend and support this in-person, pre-meeting of CGC 2026.
Ready to Join CGC 2026?
Complete the 2026 Exhibitor Confirmation Form
