Career Development

Join Us in Montréal! ASHG 2026 Starts on October 20

Our career development programs are designed to help you build meaningful connections with peers and seasoned experts through mentoring, speed networking, and interactive workshops and sessions. You’ll walk away with clearer insight into the career paths available and practical guidance on how to take the next steps with confidence.

Strategies for Communicating Your Science
Leadership Development Workshop
Trainee Reception
Speed Mentoring
Career Coaching
Career Development Networking Luncheon

Strategies for Communicating Your Science

Separate registration
Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

In today’s world, it is crucial to be able to effectively engage with a variety of audiences on important scientific issues. This workshop aims to equip you with the skills needed to communicate your science clearly and persuasively.

By participating, you’ll learn tactics for tailoring scientific messages to the knowledge level and interests of a non-scientific audience, acquire tools that successful scientific advocates use to establish credibility and foster long-term, collaborative relationships with policymakers, and engage in practical exercises to refine your communication skills, ensuring you can create effective dialogues.

Leadership Development Workshop

Separate registration
Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Step into the next stage of your leadership journey. This immersive workshop empowers attendees at every career level to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Whether you’re guiding a research team, shaping committee strategy, mentoring the next generation, or championing the impact of human genetics.

Through energizing peer exchange, focused self-reflection, and hands-on skill‑building, you’ll walk away with actionable tools and a supportive network that keeps you accountable long after the workshop ends.

Trainee Reception

Separate registration
Tuesday | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Meet your people at the Trainee Reception! This is your chance to connect with other like-minded attendees and the Career Development Committee in a laid-back, social environment.

Mingle over appetizers, enjoy a complimentary drink, and jump into conversations that could spark your next collaboration — or your next friendship. It’s fun, it’s informal, and it’s exclusively for trainees and early career attendees ready to expand their network.

Speed Mentoring

Wednesday and Friday | 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM

Want to know what your future might look like? Come to the ASHG 2026 Speed Mentoring session, where trainees and early-career attendees rotate through a series of 15-minute conversations with established leaders who’ve walked a variety of career paths.

Through candid exchanges, you’ll have the rare chance to ask questions, gain clarity, and gather advice you won’t find anywhere else. Leave with new ideas, renewed motivation, and a clearer vision for your next steps.

Career Coaching

Wednesday and Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Over the course of two days, a team of career coaches will be on-site at the 2026 Annual Meeting to provide personalized career guidance and support to members. This initiative is designed to help early to mid-career professionals navigate their career paths, explore opportunities, and build confidence in their professional journey.