ANSO Conference on Environmental DNA, Artificial Intelligence, and Biomonitoring: Harnessing eDNA for Biomonitoring of Environmental qualities in Promoting Sustainable Development

  • The ANSO Conference on Environmental DNA, Artificial Intelligence, and Biomonitoring: Harnessing eDNA for Biomonitoring of Environmental Qualities in Promoting Sustainable Development is going to be held on November 25–26, 2026, at the ibis Styles Bangkok Silom in Bangkok, Thailand. This hybrid (online and onsite) conference focuses on the convergence of genomic technology, artificial intelligence, and environmental science to advance ecological biomonitoring and promote sustainable development. Designed as an interdisciplinary forum, the conference addresses critical themes ranging from environmental microbiomes to advanced AI-assisted assessments of ecosystems.
  • Featuring keynote addresses from distinguished speakers at Tohoku University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, alongside presentations from international frontier researchers, the program highlights emerging methodologies in eDNA and biomonitoring. 2 full-day sessions examine the practical applications of high-throughput sequencing, conservation genomics, and machine learning models for biodiversity management and environmental health assessment.
  • Please click either of the below links to complete the registration form (on-site or online). Confirmation and further event details will be sent to your email.
  • Free of charge! Limited seats available (on-site).

Events
Conference detail
  • 🏙 Location
    • ibis Styles Bangkok Silom, Bangkok, Thailand
  • 🕘 Date
    • 25-26 November, 2029; 9 AM – 5 PM (full day)
Key Speakers
  • Keynote speakers
    1. Prof. Michio Kondoh — Tohoku University, Japan
    2. Prof. Aibin Zhan — Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
  • Invited speakers
    1. Dr. Fumito Maruyama — Hiroshima University, Japan
    2. Assoc. Prof. Junmin Liang — Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
    3. Prof. Xavier Rodó — Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), Spain
    4. Dr. Piyanun Harnpicharnchai — BIOTEC, NSTDA, Thailand
    5. Dr. Sirawut Klinbunga — BIOTEC, NSTDA, Thailand
    6. Prof. Toshifumi Minamoto — Kobe University, Japan
    7. Assoc. Prof. Federico M. Lauro — Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    8. Dr. Chitwadee Phithakrotchanakoon — BIOTEC, NSTDA, Thailand
    9. Dr. Xin Zhou — Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMCAS), China
    10. Prof. Yoshihisa Suyama — Tohoku University, Japan
Tentative Schedule

Day 1 — Wednesday, 25 November 2026

Time Segment Details
08:00 – 09:00 Registration Registration of onsite participants; online participants join the virtual platform
09:00 – 09:30 Opening Remarks
  • Asst. Prof. Chaowaree Adthalungrong, Ph.D., Executive Director, BIOTEC
  • Prof. QIAN Wei, Director-General, IMCAS
09:30 – 10:30 Keynote Address 1 Speaker: Professor Michio Kondoh (Tohoku University)
Topic: "From Environmental DNA to Ecosystem Intelligence: Large-Scale Biodiversity Monitoring for a Sustainable Future
Chair: Prof. Lei Cai, Chinese Academy of Sciences
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00 Keynote Address 2 Speaker: Prof. Aibin Zhan, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Tentative)
Topic: "Frontier Technology, Practicality, and Perspectives of Environmental Biomonitoring in the Age of eDNA and AI for Sustainable Ecosystems
Chair: Piyanun Harnpicharnchai, BIOTEC, NSTDA
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch and Networking
13:00 – 14:30 Session 1: Environmental DNA for assessing the quality of engineered (built) environment
  1. Dr. Fumito Maruyama, Hiroshima University — “Airborne eDNA for ecological insight: what the data can and cannot tell us”
  2. Assoc. Prof. Junmin Liang, IMCAS — “Bridging Molecular Ecology and Environmental DNA for Advanced Ecosystem Biomonitoring in Engineered Environments”
14:30 – 15:00 Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:30 Session 1: Environmental DNA for assessing the quality of engineered (built) environment.
  1. Prof. Xavier Rodó, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) — “The Air Microbiome as a New Dimension of Environmental Quality Monitoring”
  2. Dr. Piyanun Harnpicharnchai, BIOTEC, NSTDA — “Environmental DNA in built environment in relation to Human Health”

Day 2 — Thursday, 26 November 2026

Time Segment Details
09:00 – 10:30 Session 2: From Water to Soil: Molecular Approaches and AI-Enhanced eDNA for Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystem Health Assessment and Protection
  1. Dr. Sirawut Klinbunga. BIOTEC, NSTDA. Topic TBC
  2. Prof. Toshifumi Minamoto, Kobe University — “Advancing Aquatic Biodiversity and Ecosystem Monitoring through Environmental DNA”
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00 Session 2: From Water to Soil: Molecular Approaches and AI-Enhanced eDNA for Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystem Health Assessment and Protection
  1. Assoc. Prof. Federico M. Lauro, Nanyang Technological University — “Integrating eDNA and AI with Traditional Bioassessment Methods for Monitoring Target Species”
  2. Dr. Chitwadee Phithakrotchanakoon, BIOTEC, Thailand. Topic TBC
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch and Networking
13:30 – 16.15 Session 2: From Water to Soil: Molecular Approaches and AI-Enhanced eDNA for Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystem Health Assessment and Protection
  1. Dr. Xin Zhou, IMCAS — “Exploring Plant and Rhizosphere Microbiomes Using eDNA and High-throughput Sequencing for Sustainable Agriculture and Ecosystem Health”
  2. Prof. Yoshihisa Suyama, Tohoku University — “From Environmental DNA to Conservation Genomics: Monitoring Plant and Genetic Diversity in Terrestrial Ecosystems” f Environmental Sciences (CRAES) or a leading expert in eDNA analysis and modeling from BR
  3. Dr. Juntao Fan, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (CRAES) — “From eDNA to AI-Assisted Ecological Assessment: Integrating Molecular and Machine-Learning Approaches for Environmental Monitoring”
16:15 – 16:30 Wrap up and Closing ceremony
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