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Your Next Big Idea Starts at Âé¶¹Çø BIG

Join us Oct. 11-14 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001, for Âé¶¹Çø Conference on Âé¶¹Çø Bioinformatics, Genomics and Big Data Conference (BIG).

Invitation Letter

If you require documentation to support your travel planning or visa application for attendance at the Âé¶¹Çø Bioinformatics, Genomics and Big Data Conference, you may use the generic invitation letter provided below. The letter confirms the conference dates and your intent to participate as an attendee.

Please note that all travel, accommodation, registration and visa-related expenses are the responsibility of the attendee. Âé¶¹Çø is unable to provide additional documentation, personalized invitation letters or financial assistance beyond the generic invitation letter provided.

Registration Rates

Standard Registration (July 11-Sept. 2)   
Registration TypeStandard Registration Price
(July 11-Sept. 2)
Premium Member$975
Contributing Member*$1,050
Postdoc Member*$710
Medical Lab Specialist$710
Student*$525
Supporting Member$1,420
Non-Member$1,420
Late Registration (Sept. 3-Oct. 14)   
Registration TypeLate Registration Price
(Sept. 3 - Oct. 14)
Premium Member$1,185
Contributing Member*$1,260
Postdoc Member*$815
Medical Lab Specialist$815
Student*$630
Supporting Member
$1,630
Non-Member$1,630

*Includes Global Outreach members of this membership level.

Registration Policies

Cancellations   

Âé¶¹Çø will refund registration fees, minus a $50 processing fee, to paid registrants who submit a cancellation request to registration@asmusa.org on or before Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. All refunds will be processed following the conference (after the Âé¶¹Çø BIG).

Substitutions   

There will be no substitution. Registrants who cannot attend due to medical restrictions may receive full refunds with supporting documentation. Âé¶¹Çø is not responsible for cancellation of fees resulting from scheduling, transportation, hotel or other travel-related expenses. We strongly recommend that all participants purchase travel insurance.

Âé¶¹Çø Events Code of Conduct   

All registrants are required to adhere to the Âé¶¹Çø Events Code of Conduct, which outlines expectations for a respectful, inclusive and safe environment. Please review the Code of Conduct for full details.

Hotel Accommodations

Âé¶¹Çø has secured discounted room rates at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001, and encourages participants to book within the official Âé¶¹Çø BIG room block for the best selection and rates. The Hyatt is offering a $369.00 room rate (plus tax) to Âé¶¹Çø BIG Conference participants. Online reservations will be available on a first come, first served basis until Monday, Sept. 14, 2026.

Area Attractions

Experience the history of our nation’s capital the moment you step outside by enjoying a stroll in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, taking a tour of the U.S. Capitol or the Library of Congress, spending a day visiting the nearby Smithsonian Museums, making your way to the Washington Monument or exploring the city’s unique culinary scene. 


Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill—

Membership Status

Take Advantage of Member Discounts

Âé¶¹Çø members receive substantial discounts on registration to the  Âé¶¹Çø Conference on Âé¶¹Çø Bioinformatics, Genomics and Big Data Conference (BIG), as well as other meetings. Your Âé¶¹Çø membership must be active at the time of registration to receive discounted rates. Join Âé¶¹Çø or renew your membership.

Âé¶¹Çø Accounts

Both Âé¶¹Çø members and non-members must have an Âé¶¹Çø user account to login and complete the registration process. If you do not have an Âé¶¹Çø user account or need to check the status of your account, you will be able to create an account or check the status of your account during the registration process.

Membership questions? Contact Âé¶¹Çø Member Services.