Storage and Computing with DNA 2026

The EIC DigNA Portfolio and the DNA Data Storage Alliance, an American-based entity that aims to educate the public and raise awareness about this emerging technology, co-organize the “Storage and Computing with DNA 2026” (SCDNA) conference; this leading international event will take place in Rome from 27 to 29 May 2026, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and innovators working on the future of sustainable, long-term data storage.

The conference aims to foster collaboration and innovation by bringing together top researchers and experts working in the innovative field of DNA data storage and you can register here.

SCDNA 2026 will address topics ranging from end-to-end DNA data storage systems and digital processing to materials integration, data security, synthesis technologies and commercial impact. With poster sessions, networking opportunities, the conference will offer an important platform for community growth, knowledge exchange and new collaborations in the field of DNA data storage.

During the first day of the conference the DigNA portfolio will host dedicated sessions focused on the transition of DNA data storage from research to industrial and real-world applications, the biosecurity implications for DNA data storage within the European regulatory framework, as well as discussions on scalability, industrial readiness and potential application domains.

The conference also represents an opportunity to strengthen the partnership between the DigNA portfolio and the DNA Data Storage Alliance, and create a bridge between scientific innovation, industrial development and future adoption, helping the community address key challenges related to scalability, standardization, regulation and commercialization.