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Second GCTA Conference Unveils Prospectus Highlighting Genomics and Cloud Computing Convergence

Jun 14, 2017 18:36 CST Updated 18:36

The rapid rise of cloud computing has ushered us into a new era of deciphering the code of life, understanding the root causes of disease, and redefining health. The exchange of cloud computing technologies and concepts has opened the door to a deeper understanding of the origins of life, advancing exploration in genomics through the lens of precision medicine.

June 28–30, byChina Bioinformatics Cloud Computing Industry Alliance, BGIInitiate, CollaborateAlibaba, JD.com, Intelhosted by top-tier internet companiesThe 2nd Genomic Cloud Computing Technology Developers Conference (GCTA)Held at the Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai. This is a landmark convergence of life sciences and technology, where you can witness the future of both life sciences and cloud computing.

The conference was moderated by Yang Huanming, Chairman of BGI Group and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Qiang Boqin, Advisor to the Advisory Panel of the Ministry of Science and Technology’s 973 Program and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The event also gathered numerous industry leaders as keynote speakers, including Yin Ye, CEO of BGI Group; Zhang Chen, Global Vice President of JD.com; Hu Xiaoming, Vice President of Alibaba Group; and Wang Donghui, Chairman of Rongzhilian. Together with the attendees, they explored the frontiers of biotechnology and shared visionary insights into the world of genomics.

Conference Chair


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Conference Attendees


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Keynote Speech: The Collision of Thought and Technology

In the fields of life sciences and bioinformatics in the era of big data, address challenges such as the timely acquisition, storage, and rapid analysis of large-scale biological data, as well as the standardization and security of genomic data.Exploring Bioinformatics Cloud Computing Technology,Expand the application areas of genomic cloud computing,Focusing on the Current State of the Industry,Stay Abreast of Cutting-Edge Developments,Interpretation of Technical Standards and Resolution of Application IssuesJointly promote domestic and international exchanges and innovation in the field of genomic cloud computing.


BioGame Innovative Elite Showcase

30 Top Investors, 8 Projects, 4 Industry Leaders, featuring a Special Forum on Innovative Corporate Financing and an Innovation Project Pitch Session. Connect with top industry leaders and access capital market insights, with the aim of building a bridge between technological innovation and financial support. In this session, attendees can gauge industry trends, engage with cutting-edge technologies, explore capital market dynamics, obtain financing information, and experience various advanced genetic testing services.

100 Public Judges—Helping Eight Major Projects Compete for the Top Spot

The conference venue will open 100 seats for the public jury,Audience Transforms into “Multi-Million-Level” Virtual Investors, listen to the entrepreneurial stories and insights of founders, witness the fierce debates among industry leaders and guests, observe the entrepreneurial power of China’s BT & IT dream team, and help eight projects compete for the top spot.

Wind & Cloud Challenge — GCTA Elite Award Awaits

Last Year, the First Genomic Cloud Computing Technology Developers ConferenceEstablished the “GCTA Elite Award”. To continuously promote the collaboration of scientific research, technological development, and industrial services in the fields of genomics and cloud computing, and to foster industry innovation and entrepreneurship, the “Fengyun Challenge” will continue this year,“2017 GCTA Elite Award” Awaits

The multi-point convergence of big data has ushered us into the “cloud” era. Brought together by this cloud-based synergy, genomic cloud computing is fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. We look forward to your participation in shaping the future of life sciences technology.


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