The 2^nd Asian Genetics Consortium Conference 2025 (AGCC 2025) -Genetics in Asia: Heredity, Diversity, Discovery, and Beyond-

Abstract

The 2nd Asian Genetics Consortium Conference (AGCC 2025), entitled Genetics in Asia: Heredity, Diversity, Discovery, and Beyond, was held in Numazu City, Shizuoka, Japan, from November 14–16, 2025. The conference was jointly organized by the Genetics Society of Japan as the leading host, together with the genetics societies and related organizations of the other five Asian countries (Korea, India, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand). A total of 72 participants attended, including 19 from six overseas countries and regions outside Japan. Invited speakers representing each country delivered lectures on cutting-edge research in genetics, its international significance, and future perspectives, followed by active and lively discussions. In addition, there were 30 poster presentations, mainly by young researchers, which stimulated vibrant scientific exchange. From among the presenters, one researcher received the Best Poster Award, and five others received Outstanding Poster Awards.