Scientific Program
Our Board of Directors has meticulously developed a scientific program featuring thought-provoking sessions, engaging Q&A opportunities, and a focus on the latest industry trends to drive innovation.
May 29th
Segment 1- Fertility and Wellness
Segment 2- Best Practices in the IVF Lab
Segment 3 - AI and Automation
May 30th
Segment 4 - The Latest Trends in Genomics
Segment 5 - Ethics in Reproductive Medicine
Segment 6 - Innovation in Reproductive Medicine (IVF)
Full Lab Automation (Debate)
Explore the pros and cons of fully automating laboratory processes in reproductive medicine, sparking a critical discussion on efficiency versus human touch.
How AI is reshaping IVF (Clinical)
Discover the transformative impact of AI on clinical practices in IVF, enhancing patient outcomes and personalizing treatment plans.
How AI is reshaping IVF (Lab)
Examine how AI technologies are revolutionizing laboratory workflows in IVF, optimizing procedures and improving accuracy in embryo selection.
How to run an independent practice?
Gain insights into the key strategies and considerations for successfully operating an independent reproductive health practice in today's competitive landscape.
Gene Expression
Delve into the latest research on gene expression in reproductive medicine, uncovering its implications for understanding fertility and embryo development.
Innovation in Reproductive Medicine (IVF)
Highlight cutting-edge advancements in reproductive medicine, showcasing novel techniques and technologies that are redefining the IVF landscape.
Accomodations:
Get ready for an unforgettable networking adventure at the GENES Conference! We’re taking social events to new heights with an exclusive yacht cruise around San Diego Bay. Picture this: two open bars, a sumptuous full-course dinner, a lively photobooth, groovy music, and dancing under the stars. It’s the ultimate evening to mingle, make new connections, and have a blast. You won’t want to miss this spectacular event!
| Conference Program | |||
| Venue: | Loews Coronado Bay Resort | 4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA 92118 | |
| Welcome Evening (Th, 05-29-25) Day 0 | Time | Title | Presenter |
| 6 pm to 9 pm | Welcome Reception | ||
| Happy Hour/Cocktails | – | ||
| Day 1 (Fr, 05-30-25) | Time | Title | Presenter |
| 08:00-09:00 | Continental breakfast | – | |
| WELCOME | 08:30-08:40 | Welcome | N.Arrach |
| Keynote (30 mins) | 08:40-09:10 | Automation Of The IVF Laboratory: The Embryologist Simulation Model | Jacques Cohen |
| Segment 1- Full Lab Automation (Debate) | 09:10-09:15 | Intro Moderator | Nabil Arrach |
| 09:20-09:40 | IVF Automation – The Clinical Perspective – Embryo Visual transfer, emphasizing on new technology with emphasis on automation | Sam Najmabadi | |
| 09:40-10:00 | Fully automated workflow metabolomic assessment for embryo screening | Ryan Walsh/Charles Bormann | |
| 10:00-10:20 | Automation Talk | Jacques Cohen/ | |
| 10:25-10:40 | Roundtable discussion Moderators: Q&A | Nabil Arrach | |
| 10:40-11:10 (30 mins) | Coffee and Snacks break | – | |
| Segment 2- Clinical Embryology | 11:10-11:15 | Intro-Moderator | Klaus Wiemer and Jacques Cohen |
| 11:15-11:35 | Quality Control/Quality Assurance/KPI’s/ | Sheela Ali | |
| 11:35-11:55 | New Developments in Vitrification | Juergen Liebermann | |
| 11:55-12:25 | Current challenges and best practices Culture Media | Jason Swain | |
| 12:25-12:40 | Roundtable Discussions: Q&A | Klaus Wiemer and Jacques Cohen | |
| 12:40-13:45 65 mins | Lunch | Round-table sessions (60 mins) | |
| Segment 3- How AI is Reshaping IVF | 13:45-13:50 | Intro-Moderator | Sheela Ali and Ricard Paulson |
| 13:50-14:10 | Insights Into how AI is transforming laboratory processes. | Gerardo Mendizabal-Ruiz | |
| 14:10-14:30 | AI in Embryo Selection | Klaus Wiemer | |
| 14:30-14:50 | Latest AI trends in IVF | Nikica Zaninovic | |
| 14:50-15:00 | Roundtable discussion Moderators: | ||
| Intro to workshops/ END of Day remarks | 15:00-15:05 | Intro-to workshops, next steps, discuss schedule | Nabil Arrach |
| WORKSHOPS | 1505-1620 | Workshop stations (5x 15 minute rotations) | Workshops |
| 1 | 1505-1620 | ||
| 2 | 1505-1620 | ||
| 3 | 1505-1620 | ||
| 4 | 1505-1620 | ||
| 5 | 1505-1620 | ||
| END of Day remarks | 16:20 | Adjourn for day/Get ready for the boat | Nabil Arrach |
| 1620-1800 | Break/personal time | ||
| 1800-2200 | Boat Party – Dinner | ||
| DAY 2 (Sa, 05-31-24) | Time | Title | Presenter |
| 08:00-09:00 | Continental breakfast | – | |
| WELCOME | 08:30-08:45 | Welcome | F. Pacheco |
| Segment 4 -Genetics and Genetic Counseling | 08:45-08:50 | Intro-Moderator | Bryan Hughes and Nabil Arrach |
| 08:50-09:10 | Full Genome Approach/High Res Translocation | Santiago Munne | |
| 09:10-09:30 | Whole genome sequencing in counseling: Are we ready? | Rawan Awaad | |
| 09:30-09:50 | PGT | Jamie Grifo | |
| 09:40-10:00 | Roundtable discussion Moderators: | ||
| 10:00-10:30- (30 mins) | Coffee/Snacks break | – | |
| Segment 5 – Endocrinology | 10:30-10:35 | Intro-Moderator | Fernanda Pacheco and Johan Smitz |
| 10:35-11:00 | Endocrinology | Richard Paulson | |
| 11:00-11:25 | Frozen-thawed embryo transfers: time to adopt a more “natural” approach? | Alex Quaas | |
| 11:25-11:45 | Roundtable discussion Moderators: | Fernanda and Johan Smitz | |
| **Snacks passed via basket in meeting room** | – | ||
| Segment 6 – Innovation in Reproductive Medicine (IVF) | 11:45-11:50 | Intro-Moderator | Santiago Munne and Sam Najmabadi |
| 11:50-12:10 | Innovation in reproductive genetics | Svetlana Madjunkova | |
| 12:10-12:30 | Innovation in reproductive medicine – CAP IVM | Johan Smitz | |
| 12:30-12:50 | AI Powered Metabolomic Profiling | Nabil Arrach | |
| 12:50-13:10 | Roundtable discussion Moderators: | Santiago Munne and Sam Najmabadi | |
| Farewell | 13:10-13:20 | Closing remarks/farewell/save the date | Nabil Arrach |
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Thursday, May 29th
06:00 -9:00 pm
Welcome Evening
Reception
Happy Hour/Cocktails
- Bay Terrace
Friday, May 30th
08:00-09:00
Continental Breakfast
08:30-08:40
Welcome
Nabil Arrach
08:40-09:10
Keynote (30 mins):
GENE Editing or Equity, Access, an Global Fertility Trend/How AI and Automation impact clinical practice and outcomes
Segment 1 – Fertility and Wellness
09:10 – 09:20
Intro-Moderator:
Nabil Arrach and Santiago Munné
09:20 – 09:50
Clinical
09:50 – 10:20
Nutrition
10:20 – 10:40
Roundtable discussion Moderators: Q&A
Nabil Arrach & Santiago Munné
11:10 – 11:15
Coffee and Snacks break (30 min)
Friday, May 30th continued
Segment 2 – Best Practices in the IVF Lab
11:10 – 11:15
Intro-Moderators:
11:15 – 11:35
Test Validation
11:35 – 11:55
Laboratory Management, KPIs
11:55 – 12:25
Compliance
12:25 – 12:40
Roundtable discussion: Q&A
12:40 – 13:45
Lunch and Round tables (65 mins)
Round-table sessions (60 mins)
ROUNDTABLE 1
12:40 – 13:45
Rountable 1
ROUNDTABLE 2
12:40 – 13:45
Roundtable 2
ROUNDTABLE 3
12:40 – 13:45
Roundtable 3
ROUNDTABLE 4
12:40 – 13:45
Roundtable 4
ROUNDTABLE 5
12:40 – 13:45
Roundtable 5
ROUNDTABLE 6
12:40 – 13:45
Roundtable 6
ROUNDTABLE 7
12:40 – 13:45
Roundtable 7
ROUNDTABLE 8
12:40 – 13:45
Roundtable 8
ROUNDTABLE 9
12:40 – 13:45
Roundtable 9
ROUNDTABLE 10
12:40 – 13:45
Roundtable 10
Segment 3 – AI and Automation
13:45 – 13:50
Intro-Moderators:
13:50 – 14:10
14:10 – 14:30
14:30 – 14:50
14:50 – 15:00
Roundtable discussion Moderators: Q&A
Special Guest Lecture
15:00 – 15:02
Intro-to break and next steps
Fernanda Pacheco, MD
15:02 – 15:20
Break
15:20 – 15:25
Intro to next Lecture
Fernanda Pacheco, MD
15:25 – 16:05
Embryo culture media: the value and variability
Ryan Walsh
16:05 – 16:20
Q&A
Friday, May 30th continued
16:20
End of day remarks/Get ready for the boat
Thomas Gebauer
16:20 – 18:00
Break/personal time
18:00 – 22:00
Boat Party – Dinner
Saturday, May 31st
08:00 – 09:00
Continental breakfast
08:30 – 08:45
Welcome
Nabil Arrach
Segment 4 -The Latest Trends in Genomics
08:45 – 08:50
Intro-Moderators:
08:50 – 09:10
PGT-A: How it Impacts IVF
09:10 – 09:30
Navigating Through PGT Controversy
09:30 – 09:50
Advances in Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in embryos: rare variant detection, structural variants, polygenic risk scores
09:50 – 10:00
Roundtable discussion Moderators:
Svetlana Madjunkova and Nabil Arrach
10:00 – 10:30
Coffee/Snacks break (30 mins)
Segment 5 - Reproductive Endocrinology
10:30 – 10:35
Intro-Moderators:
Fernanda Pacheco
10:35 – 11:00
Ethical and clinical implications of expanded PGT: mosaicism, segmental aneuploidy, incidental findings, long‑term follow‑up.
Richard Paulson
11:00 – 11:25
Best Practices in Marketing and Advertising in IVF
11:25 – 11:45
Roundtable discussion Moderators:
Fernanda Pacheco
**Snacks passed via basket in meeting room**
Segment 6 - Innovation in Reproductive Medicine (IVF)
11:25 – 11:45
Roundtable discussion Moderators:
11:50 – 12:10
IVF in Space: Sheela and SpaceBorn United
12:10 – 12:30
Biomarkers of ovarian reserve and oocyte quality beyond classical metrics (AMH, AFC) — e.g., metabolomics, mitochondrial function, molecular signatures, or for endometrial receptivity, or Artificial Folicle Development, or artificial Uterus
12:30 – 12:50
Non-invasive embryo assessment tools: time‑lapse + AI + metabolomic readouts combined
12:50 – 13:10
Roundtable discussion Moderators:
13:10 – 13:20
Closing remarks/farewell/save the date
Santiago Munné and Nabil Arrach