Louisa Ghevaert was delighted to attend Illumina's inaugural Genomics Forum in San Diego, USA, from 28 September - 1 October 2022. This groundbreaking event gathered together global leaders from across the genomics, healthcare, scientific, technology, data and policy sectors to advance and improve genomic healthcare, with a spotlight speeches by former US President Barack Obama and Bill Gates. This four-day event also included sessions from over 60 leading world experts and genetic advocates with insight into genomics' role for more personalized, preemptive, and predictive healthcare.