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Mirrors :

The Reflective Turn 성찰적 전환

2026. 09. 17-18
CHA BIO Complex, Pangyo, South Korea

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At a time when organoids and next-generation biological models are among the fastest-growing fields worldwide, ODC26 aims to create a new turning point at the center of this momentum.

Under the theme “Mirrors: The Reflective Turn” we explore how to accelerate the translation of clinical and regulatory innovation at the intersection of organoids, NAMs, and emerging biotechnologies.

This year in particular, leading organizations in the biohealth field – including the KoBIA, K-Organoid Consortium, Organoids Are Us, iMPSS, KSSCR and KRIBB are coming together not merely as sponsors, but as part of a powerful ecosystem collaboration centered on organoids.

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To researchers, industry professionals, and experts in policy and regulation – and to all those who wish to be part of ODC’s unique convergence –

We invite you to join us in Seoul this September.

To researchers, industry professionals, and experts in policy and regulation – and to all those who wish to be part of ODC’s unique convergence –

We invite you to join us in Seoul this September.

PROGRAMS
Sessions timetable

Explore the ODC26 Seoul timetable across the International Conference Room and Auditorium, featuring keynote sessions, live-streamed programs, sponsor sessions, poster presentations, and networking events.

Day 117 September, 2026

Day 218 September, 2026

17 September, 2026

  • 09:00 (30 minutes)
    Opening & Congratulatory Message
  • 09:30 (95 minutes)

    Session 01 Reflective Turn : Organoid Trends

    Led by K-Organoid Consortium

    Moderator: Kyungjin Lee (CTO, Organoidsciences)

    Speakers:

    • Masayo Takahash (CEO, Vision Care Inc.) – Organoid project in Japan
    • Kyungjin Lee (CTO, Organoidsciences) – Organoid-based regenerative therapeutics
    • RACTHERA
    • Ariel
  • 11:35 (65 minutes)

    Session 02 AI-Powered Future of Biotechnology

    Moderator: Cheiron

    Speakers:

    • Kyoung Deok Park (Prof, POSTECH) – Next-Generation Bio-Data Modeling Based on Quantum Machine Learning (QML)
    • Young-Guen Shin (Prof, Chungnam National Univ) – 3R- and AI-Based DMPK Approaches for Early Discovery and Preclinical IND preparation
    • Cheiron – Practical Demonstration of AI Operations Platforms Supporting End-to-End Bio/Pharma Workflows
  • 12:40 (50 minutes)
    Lunch Break
  • 13:35 (55 minutes)

    Session 03 The Boundary Between Brainwaves and Creation

    Moderator : Mikael Hwang

    Speakers:

    • Mikael Hwang (Artist)
    • Day Kim (Artist)
    • Wasawat Somno (Artist, CJ Express Group) – Development of an Open-Source Signal Interfacing Device for Brain Organoids: An Art-Tech Perspective
    • Henry Tan (Aritis, FREAK Lab Thailand)
  • 14:50 (100 minutes)

    Session 04 Organoids and the Expansion of Interpretation

    Led by KSSCR

    Moderator: Woong Sun (Prof, Korea University)

    Speakers:

    • Cantas Alev (Prof, Kyoto University)
    • Sangho Lim (Prof, KAIST) – Personalized Precision Immunotherapy Platform Utilizing Patient-Derived Organoids
    • Joon-Yong An (Prof, Korea University) – The Role of Organoids in the Era of AI Foundation Models
    • Seok Chung (Prof, Korea University)
  • 16:45 (40 minutes)

    Session 05 In the Age of Organoids, What Do We Call “Alive”?

    Speakers:

    • Woong Sun (Prof, Korea University)
    • Jongman Yoo (CEO, Organoidsciences)
  • 17:25 (20 minutes)
    Closing & Lucky Draw
  • 18:00~
    Dinner Networking (VIP / Sponsors)
  • ※ Auditorium
    • Poster Pitching 1 (11:20~)
    • GIC Pitching (12:00~)
    • Poster Pitching 2 (13:30~)
    • AFI Awards (16:40~)

18 September, 2026

  • 09:00 (10 minutes)
    Opening & Congratulatory Message
  • 09:10 (90 minutes)

    Session 06 Organoids as Mirrors

    Led by Organoid Are Us

    Moderator : Somponnat Sampattavanich (Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University)

    Speakers:

    • Nick Barker (Research Director, A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology) – Stem Cells as Key Drivers of GI tract Cancers
    • Elizabeth Vincan (Prof, Melbourne Medical School) – Organoid Models of Infectious Disease
    • Ramanuj Dasgubta (Senior Group Leader, Cancer System Biology Lab)
  • 11:20 (100 minutes)

    Session 07 Stem Cell Mechanisms and Applications

    Led by KRIBB

    Moderator : Mi-Young Son (Prof, KRIBB)

    Speakers:

    • Bon-Kyoung Koo (Dircetor, IBS)
    • Sekyu Choi (Prof, POSTECH) – Defining a serum-free-induced oral fibroblast progenitor-like state as an upstream human platform for organoid and regenerative tissue modeling
    • Yong Ryoul Yang (Prof, KRIBB)
  • 12:40 (50 minutes)
    Lunch Break
  • 13:30 (50 minutes)

    Session 08 Cultivated Futures: Tomorrow of Life Science Asked by Art

    Led by Artience Daejeon

    Moderator : Hyun-Jae Shin (Prof, Yonsei University)

    Speakers:

    • Artience Daejeon
    • Kuang-Yi Ku (Assistant Prof, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung Univ)
    • Kalaya Kovidvisith (Co-founder, FabCafe Bangkok)
  • 14:40 (50 minutes)

    Session 09 Alternative Methods to Animal Testing: Reflection, Validation, and Application

    Led by iMPSS

    Moderator : Lena Smirnova (Assistant Prof, Johns Hopkins Univ)

    Speakers:

    • Lena Smirnova (Assistant Prof, Johns Hopkins Univ)
    • Genentech
    • Jason Ekert (Head of Neuromuscular Translational Biology, UCB Pharma)
  • 16:55 (45 minutes)

    Session 10 Creating Therapeutics with Patients

    Speakers:

    • Jeongnam Choi (President, Korean Foundation Fighting Blindness)
    • Jongman Yoo (CEO, Organoidsciences)
  • 17:40 (20 minutes)
    Poster Awards, Closing & Lucky Draw

Distinguished Speakers
AT ODC26

ODC26 is proud to host a global cohort of pioneers at the forefront of organoid research, regenerative medicine, and computational biology. From breakthrough cancer therapies to the intersection of AI and quantum computing, our distinguished speakers bring world-class expertise from the globe’s most prestigious institutions. Join us as they share the insights that are redefining the boundaries of biological science.

Masayo Takahashi

Vision Care Inc. Retinal Regenerative Medicine Gene Theraphy Retinal Organoid Platforms

Lena Smirnova

Johns Hopkins University Neurotoxicity Brain Organoids Disease Modeling

Nick Barker

Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA) Adult Stem Cells Epithelial Organoids

Elizabeth Vincan

The University of Melbourne Wnt Signaling Colorectal Cancer Organoids

Ramanuj Dasgubta

UT Southwestern Medical Center Functional Genomics Cancer Biology

Cantas Alev

Kyoto University Stem Cells Embryogenesis Organoids

Jason Ekert

UCB Pharma Complex In Vitro Models Translational Biology Early-Stage Drug Discovery

TBC

Genentech Stem cell Biology Translational Research Drug Discovery

TBC

UCB Pharma Immunology Neuroscience Biologics Discovery

Kyoung Deok Park

Yonsei Univ. Quantum Computing Quantum Machine Learning AI

Seok Chung

Korea Univ. Organ-on-a-chip Biomicrosystem Microfluidics

Jun Yong Ahn

Korea Univ. Organoids Regenerative Medicine Tissue Engineering

※ The speaker lineup will be continuously updated. Please refer to ODC News and the website.

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ODC26 offers free on-site participation for all attendees. For those who wish to engage more deeply, Registration B provides live-stream access to the main conference, while Registration C includes lunch, networking opportunities, and additional benefits that support the independent operation of ODC.
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  • Lunch not included
  • Networking not included
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  • No on-site access
  • Networking not included
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  • Main Conference live stream
  • Virtual ODC Platform (full)
  • Lunch included
  • Dinner Networking
※ Paid tickets can be purchased using institutional research funds (grant budgets). For payment and documentation inquiries, please contact the organizing secretariat.
※ Live streaming may not be available for some sessions, depending on the speaker’s consent and the content of the presentation.

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ODC26
SPACE

ODC26 Seoul will be held at CHA Bio Complex, a dedicated bio-research and innovation venue where conference sessions, live-streamed programs, poster presentations, and networking activities come together in one connected space.

B1F Map

  • 1 International Conference Room (Main Event Hall)
  • 2 Auditorium
  • 3 Preview Room
  • 4 Restaurant
  • x Exhibition Booth

B2F Map

  • ARegistration
  • BInteraction Booth
  • PPoster Session
  • x Exhibition Booth

ODC26
SPONSORS

Meet the sponsors supporting ODC26 Seoul and discover the organizations helping advance the future of organoid science, biomedical innovation, and global research collaboration.

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FAQ
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Find answers to common questions about ODC26 registration, passes, payments, venue access, live streaming, and participation.
Q. Are seats assigned?

A. Seating for the Main Conference and Deep Talk Room is unassigned and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

A. Light meals will be provided for Extended Pass holders.

Meals are not included for Free Pass participants.

A. Parking is not provided. Due to expected congestion, we strongly recommend using public transportation.

A. Speaker bios and abstracts will be available in the digital directory book distributed on the day of the event. Presentation slides will not be provided separately.

A. When you register for ODC online, an account for the ODC Virtual Space will be automatically created. You will be able to access the same sessions and programs included in your ODC pass.

Call for POSTER

Call for abstracts and posters: Organoids and innovations in biotechnology
Abstract Submission Deadline: 2026.08.15

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Dates
  • 2026.08.15 Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 2026.08.16 Review Period Begins
  • 2026.08.30
    Announcement of Award Nominees
    *Individual notification
  • 2026.09.17-18
    On-site Poster Exhibition & Pitching

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