Bermuda Principles Foundation

We asked leading scientists at BP30 to finish this sentence: “The future of genomics is…” The answers were diverse, bold, and beautifully different from one another. That is the spirit of the Bermuda Principles. The future of genomics is not one thing. It is all of us. 🧬

Two weeks ago, we kicked off BP30 and we have not stopped thinking about it since! Four days. Thirty years of open science. A room full of the people shaping the future of genomics. Thank you to everyone who made it what it was! #BP30 #BermudaPrinciples

The moment 30 years in the making is finally here! BP30 is officially open. Today we return to the very room where the Bermuda Principles were born, to celebrate how far open genomics has come, and to boldly imagine where it goes next. Let’s make history, again. #BP30

Our journey with @flybermudair has been nothing but smooth. ✈️ We are proud to announce them as our Official Travel Partner & Bag Sponsor of BP30! Safe travels, delegates. See you on the island. 🌊 #BP30 #BermudaPrinciples #BermudAir

Thank you to the Bermuda Tourism Authority for supporting the Bermuda Principles 30th Anniversary Conference and helping bring global science conversations to Bermuda.

Announcing Professor Ewan Birney as the 2026 Bermuda Principles Awardee. A leading voice in bioinformatics and open science whose work embodies the values of the Bermuda Principles. We are honoured to recognise his lasting impact on open, collaborative science.

Announcing Professor Robert “Bob” Waterston as our Keynote Speaker for the upcoming Bermuda Principles 30th Anniversary Conference. A pioneer of the Human Genome Project and a foundational voice behind the Bermuda Principles, his work helped shape global genomic data sharing.

Thank you to Roche for their support as a Presenting Sponsor of the Bermuda Principles 30th Anniversary Conference. We’re grateful for their partnership in making this landmark gathering possible. #BP30

We’re thrilled to announce Professor Bartha Maria Knoppers as Co-Chair of the Bermuda Principles 30th Anniversary Conference and Session 1: Bermuda Principles – The Future Is Now. #BP30

We’re honoured to announce Dr Michael Morgan as Conference Co-Chair for the Bermuda Principles 30th Anniversary Conference. Formerly of @wellcometrust, Dr Morgan played a key role in the original 1996 meeting that helped shape global genomic data sharing.

A perfect reminder of why BP30 matters: “The Bermuda Principles are at the heart of all we do at Sanger.” -Dr. Sarion Bowers Honored to have her voice and leadership shaping our 30th anniversary conference. #BP30 #Genomics

In 1996, genome scientists met in Bermuda and made a bold call: Human Genome Project data should be shared openly. The Bermuda Principles reshaped modern genomics. Honoring 30 years of open science. #BermudaPrinciples #BP30

More announcements coming soon. More speakers. More themes. More science. We’re just getting started. #BP30 #BermudaPrinciples #Genomics2026 #OpenData #ScienceTwitter

Whether you’re a PI, PhD student, policy nerd, bioinformatician, clinician, or someone who just really loves DNA… BP30 is for you.

Expect: • World-class scientific sessions • Deep dives on AI, data privacy, & justice • Research that pushes the field forward • The legendary Bermuda Principles Awards Gala (yes, it’s back too) • And maybe a little ocean breeze between sessions 🌊😉

Hey genomics community… guess who’s back? 👀 After a stretch of planning, we’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bermuda Principles Conference, and this one is BIG! #BP30

This year’s theme: “Future-Proofing Global Collaboration in Genomics.” A fancy way of saying we’re gathering the brightest minds to talk about what comes next; and how we build a scientific future that’s ethical, innovative, and truly global.

📅 February 25–28, 2026 📍 Hamilton Princess, Bermuda Mark it. Screenshot it. Set an alarm. Tape it to your lab freezer. Whatever you need to do. 🔔

Fast forward to 2026, and the questions are bigger: How do we protect privacy and share data? Where does AI fit into human genomics? What does equity look like in real genomic research? BP30 is where the global community comes to figure it out. 🔬🎤

We’re celebrating 30 years since the Bermuda Principles changed the trajectory of genetics forever; when scientists agreed that genome data should be shared openly and rapidly for the benefit of everyone. Yes, that happened right here in Bermuda. 🇧🇲 #OpenScience