Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance VI

Boracay, Philippines

July 6-10, 2026

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Genome Assembly Workshop Survey

Scientific Program

  • Session on Philippine biodiversity
  • Genomics of Mollusca
  • GIGA general assembly
  • Genome assembly workshop
  • Phylogenomics and evolutionary genomics
  • Genomics of marine holobionts (corals, sponges,…)
  • Conservation genomics

Opportunities for students

  • Career panel: how to make it in academia?
  • Technical Trainings in bioinformatics skills
  • Professional Development
  • Travel grants for regional students

Bioinformatics Workshop

Prof. Jean-François Flot leads a session on genome assembly theory and practical genome assembly.

Travel to Boracay from Manila Options

  1. Flight from Manila to Caticlan, ferry from Caticlan to Boracay (15min) (Fastest)
  2. Flight from Manila to Kalibo, shuttle from Kalibo to Caticlan (2hr), ferry to Boracay (Budget)
  3. Overnight ferry from Batangas to Caticlan (10 hour, overnight), ferry to Boracay

Pre-Conference Dive Resort Trip

We’ll be organizing a group rates for pre-conference diving trips at a dive resort in southern Luzon.

Possible locations include:

  • CasaDel Beach House
  • La Chevrerie Resort and Spa
Diniwid Beach. Boracay Island. Philippines.