We would like to invite you to the the 49th Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) Annual Scientific Meeting to be held at Te Pae, Christchurch, 1-4 August 2026. Our theme is “Ngā Whakapapa Puāwai: Cultivating the Future of Human Genetics in Asia-Pacific”. Our programme will spotlight the exceptional contributions of colleagues from throughout New Zealand, Australia, and the wider region, whose work is shaping ancestry-informed genomic medicine and equitable health delivery in Asia-Pacific. In the spirit of whakapapa — the threads that connect people, places, and knowledge — we are proud to celebrate research, clinical innovation and technology that exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and culturally responsive practice across our diverse region.