Genomics Hackathon

• DatesOctober 5–6, 2026
• VenueMakuhari Messe
• LocationTokyo, Japan
• CategoryBiotechnology

About Genomics Hackathon

Genomics Hackathon is a biotechnology industry event that took place October 5–6, 2026 at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, Japan. It ran for two days, from Monday to Tuesday.

Shows like this one typically draw scientists, lab managers, biotech founders, investors, partnering teams and research procurement. We have not been able to confirm an official website for this show yet, so contact the organizer before making any plans.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at Genomics Hackathon

Biotech events combine science, partnering meetings and investor activity. Many attendees use partnering systems to book meetings, and the exhibit hall supports those conversations.

Two days go by quickly. Book your most important meetings for the first morning, when visitors are fresh, and keep the second afternoon for follow-up conversations at the booth. At events like this, expect most visitors to be scientists and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for Genomics Hackathon

Most exhibitors start planning four months before a show: booth space and hotels first, then booth services and graphics about eight weeks out, freight and meetings four weeks out, and a final check of devices and staffing the week before.

Preparation tips for biotechnology shows

• Use the partnering system early to book meetings.
• Prepare non-confidential summaries of your science or service.
• Bring data in a format scientists can review quickly.

Booth tips for Genomics Hackathon

• Lead with data and applications.
• Ask about the visitor's research area and stage.
• Keep confidential discussions for private meetings.
• Walk the hall at Makuhari Messe during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Give every person on the booth a clear role (greeting, demos, qualifying) so nobody waits for someone else to start a conversation.
• If you expect local buyers in Japan, bring key material in the local language as well as English, and have prices ready in the local currency.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after Genomics Hackathon

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Follow up with relevant data and propose a scientific call.

1. Within 24 hours
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead, mentioning one detail from your conversation.
2. Within 3 days
   Send what you promised at the booth and log every lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. After two weeks
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to their question.
4. After a month
   Review results: meetings booked, cost per lead, and whether the show is worth repeating.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Tokyo

Tokyo is served by Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT). Tokyo Big Sight on the waterfront is reached by the Yurikamome and Rinkai lines, and Makuhari Messe in Chiba is on the JR Keiyo line. Trains are the fastest way around; a rechargeable IC card makes fares simple. Check visa rules for your passport; many nationalities can visit for short business trips without a visa.

Hotels closest to the venue sell out first during show week, and many organizers offer discounted room blocks that close weeks before the show, so book early. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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