AIRG 2026 Scientific Programme

Tuesday 1 September (South Hall Complex, Pollock Estate)

17:00-21:00 Registration and Welcome reception (Drinks reception and canapes)

Wednesday 2 September (The Roslin Institute)

08:00-08:30 Buses depart Pollock Estate to The Roslin Institute

08:30-09:00 Registration

09:00-09:15 Welcome and Conference Opening

09:15-10:15 Keynote Speaker I: Professor Ian Brown

10:15-11:00 Session I

11:00-11:30 Break (Coffee/Tea/Snacks)

11:30-13:00 Session II

13:00-14:00 Lunch (Hot food/sandwiches)

14:00-15:00 Session III

15:00-16:00 Coffee break and Poster Session (Coffee/Tea/Snacks)

16:00 Buses depart for Pollock Estate

19:00 Dinner (Hot-fork Buffet) followed by a “Pub Quiz” (South Hall Complex, Pollock Estate)

Thursday 3 September (The Roslin Institute)

08:00-08:30 Buses depart Pollock Estate to The Roslin Institute

09:00-10:00 Session IV

10:00-11:00 Session V

11:00-11:30 Break (Coffee/Tea/Snacks)

11:30-13:00 Session VI

13:00-14:00 Lunch (Hot food/sandwiches etc)

14:00-15:00 Keynote Speaker II: Professor Helen Sang

15:00-16:00 Coffee break and Poster Session (Coffee/Tea/Snacks)

16:00 Buses depart for Pollock Estate

19:00 Conference Dinner and Ceilidh (South Hall Complex, Pollock Estate)

Friday 4 September (The Roslin Institute)

08:00-08:30 Buses depart Pollock Estate to The Roslin Institute

09:00-10:00 Keynote Speaker III: TBC

10:00-11:00 Session VII

11:00-11:30 Break (Coffee/Tea/Snacks)

11:30-13:00 Session VIII

13:00-14:00 Lunch (packed rolls/sandwiches)

14:00 Management Meeting

Timings are subject to change.

Please inform us of any dietary requirements or known allergies as it is not guaranteed these can be catered for on the day if advance notice is not given.