Three days of dynamic sessions across our three chapters.
What to expect at True North Spatial
Day 1 - March 25th - Inspire Me: A bold introduction
Breakfast & Registration
A Panoramic Perspective, A Vision in Time & Space
A warm welcome from the CEO and founder of Panoramics - A Vision Inc. Hear about Dr. Ayyadhury’s vision for the Canadian single cell and spatial biology landscape, and how she intends to help shape it.
From Visible Embryos to Spatial Omics
Hear about the evolution of the field from its very beginnings to its current state from Dr. Michael Doyle, the father of spatial biology.
Understanding endogenous mammalian stem cells using spatial transcriptomics
This talk will focus on work using single cell spatial transcriptomics to understand how endogenous stem cell populations contribute to the repair and regeneration of complex adult mammalian tissues.
Break
Unconventional species to understand regenerative healing
Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Elucidating its Complexity through Deep Spatial Biology
Supported by Miltenyi Biotec (Connectome Sponsor)
Organelle Sponsored Talk (PMGC)
Supported by PMGC (Organelle Sponsored)
Empowering Genomic Discovery: Navigating the Technical Landscape of Single-Cell and Spatial Solutions
Supported by Novogene
Lunch & Networking
Enjoy a catered lunch.
Parsing human pancreatic cancer genotype to phenotype using spatial proteomics
“Inspire-me” Scientific Talk
Dr. Robert Beattie is a developmental neurobiologist specializing in single-cell genetic lineage tracing using Mosaic Analysis with Double Markers (MADM). His work dissects how individual neural stem cells generate diversity in the developing brain. By resolving clonal relationships in vivo, his research provides insight into neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Exploring the Intersection of Immuno-Oncology and Neuroscience with Spatial Multiomics Insights
Supported by Bio-techne
Beyond Proteins and Transcripts: Drug-Inclusive Hyper-Multiomics in Spatial Biology
Supported by AmberGen
Break & Networking
Connect and interact with fellow attendees.
The Next Dimension of Discovery: Advancing Spatial Biology in 3D
Supported by Stellaromics
Groundbreaking insights with high-plex, high-resolution spatial biology
Supported by 10x Genomics
“A Sub-cellular Resolved Human Pancreas Atlas Reveals Extensive Age-Dependent Alterations in Morphology and Function
Shaping the Spatial Ecosystem
Dr. Jasmine Plummer directs the Center for Spatial OMICs at St. Jude and is an Associate Member of the St. Jude Faculty. Her research applies genomic and spatial technologies to understand disease mechanisms, with an emphasis on diverse populations. She is also a co-founder of GESTALT, the Global Alliance for Spatial Technologies.
Scientific Debate
Motion: Integrating multi-omics data (spatial proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics) adds more noise than clarity
Day 2 - March 26th - Enlighten Me: Innovation and leadership in single cell and spatial biology
Breakfast & Registration
Panoramic Insight
Join the Creative Director at Panoramics - A Vision Inc., Dr. Ashleigh Willis, as she opens our Enlighten Me day and highlights how Panoramics - A Vision is trying to support high quality and meaningful training for early career researchers.
Update from The Canadian Bioinfromatics Hub
Innovation of single-cell to single-molecule microscopy platform enables nanomedicine optimization
From Instrument to Insight: DISCO as the Foundation of CellOut Technologies and Translational Stroke Discovery
Stereo-seq–enabled Spatial Transcriptomic Mapping of the Human Basal Ganglia
Supported by Complete Genomics & DMark Biocsiences
Break + Networking
Connect and interact with fellow attendees.
Innovation Spotlight 1
This session will feature speakers who are driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in single cell and spatial biology. Stay tuned for the announcement of these exciting scientists.
Innovation Spotlight 2
Speakers for this session will be chosen from the top abstracts submitted and represent some of the most innovative and impactful work coming from our early career scientist community. These researchers are driving the future of science and discovery. Watch this space for the announcement of these outstanding speakers.
Analyzing large scale clinical Imaging Mass Cytometry (IMC) cohorts with Rakaia
Supported by Standard Biotools (Organelle Sponsored)
CellScape XR: The Next Generation of Multiplexed Spatial Proteomics
Sponsored Talk by Bruker Spatial Biology
Lunch + Networking
Innovation Spotlight 1 Continued
This session will feature speakers who are driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in single cell and spatial biology. Stay tuned for the announcement of these exciting scientists.
Innovation Spotlight 3
Celebrate the work of our incredible students as they present their single cell and spatial research.
Break + Networking
Connect and interact with fellow attendees.
Professional skills development for spatial and single-cell (Biologist Track)
What Is a Cell-Type?
Professional skills development for spatial and single-cell (Computational Track)
Beyond the Matrix: A Biologist’s Perspective on Omics Data
Day 3 - March 27th - Challenge Me: A Panorama of the future
Breakfast & Registration
Challenge Me - Opinion
We invite you to hear Dr. Morag Park as she delivers an important introductory speech as we brace to step into the future. Dr. Morag is a well respected scientist, who has truly shown us what it means to think above and beyond and sets the stage for our day 3 agenda.
Crossing Boundaries
Illumina Spatial Technology: delivering whole transcriptome coverage, high sensitivity, and cellular resolution over large sections of tissue samples
Supported by Illumina (Connectome Sponsored)
AVITI24 and Teton chemistry, a transformative approach for simultaneously analyzing RNA, protein, and morphology at single-cell resolution
Supported by Element Biosciences
Break & Networking
Connect and interact with fellow attendees.
AI for Single-Cell Biology
Hear from the pioneering scientists working at the frontier of artificial intelligence and its uses in the single cell and its spatial field.
Spatial Frontiers: The road ahead for spatial biology
Engage in a moderated panel discussion which will focus on the future of single cell and spatial biology.
Single-cell identity and heterogeneity in its environment: Where innovations push the understanding of Spatial Biology
Supported by Leica Microsystems
Break & Networking
Sponsored Talk (Vizgen)
Supported by Vizgen
The Economics of Single Cell and Spatial Biology
In this fireside discussion, a diverse range of stakeholders will discuss the current economic state of single cell and spatial biology research in Canada. This discussion will search for ideas on how we might improve feasibility and access for more researchers across the country.
Closing speech
Speakers & Organizers
Leaders across academia, industry, and the spatial community.
FAQs
Answers to common questions.
What is True North Spatial 2026?
Canada’s first Spatial and Single Cell Biology Summit dedicated to spatial biology, single-cell technologies, and AI innovation, featuring 3 days of debate, discovery, technology demonstrations, and high-level scientific conversations.
Who is organizing the summit?
The summit is organized by Panoramics - A Vision Inc., a pan-Canadian R&D corporation. To learn more about us, visit us at www.panoramics-a-vision.com
Panoramics leads scientific training, community building, and national innovation initiatives through its Panoramic Chapters: Inspire-Me, Enlighten-Me, Challenge-Me.
What makes this summit unique?
- First pan-Canadian spatial & single cell biology meeting in Canada, globally engaging with international tech leaders.
- High-value networking across academia, biotech, hospitals, and industry across Canada and globally.
- Dedicated academia - industry engagement opportunities.
Who should attend?
True North Spatial is designed for
- Academic researchers (PIs, postdocs)
- Core research facilities
- Industry scientists and executives
- Hospitals and clinical research groups
- AI/ML innovators and computational biologists
- Startups, entrepreneurs, and investors
- Students and early-career scientists
Will there be abstract submissions?
Yes. We welcome abstracts from trainees, postdoctoral fellows and early career scientists. See our call for abstracts here (LINK). Please submit your abstract for the call appropriate to your career level.
Successful applicants will be selected for either an oral presentation or a digital poster (available virtually 72-hours prior and throughout the summit).
The abstract deadline is 5th January 2026, 23:59 PT.
Are meals included?
Yes. Each ticket provides single-entry access for all 3 days and includes:
- Breakfast on Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3.
- All day Beverages and Snacks for all three days.
- Guaranteed networking breaks.
- Lunch on Day 1 and Day 2.
Are there exhibitor opportunities?
Yes, we offer high-visibility exhibitor spaces. The MaRS Innovation Center will accommodate 6 feet by 30 inch tables.
For information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please click here or contact sponsorship@panoramics-a-vision.com.
How can industry and academia get involved?
Companies can participate via:
- Sponsorship packages
- Exhibitor booths
- Supporting awards and travel grants
Who can I contact for enquiries?
Please contact the appropriate mailing address based on your query or question:
General TNS2026 - true-north-2026@panoramics-a-vision.com
Sponsorship - sponsorship@panoramics-a-vision.com
General Panoramics - panoramics@panoramics-a-vision.com
Why sponsor?
We are expecting approximately 400 registrants coming from across North America and Europe.
Sponsoring True North Spatial provides:
- Direct visibility to Canada’s rapidly growing spatial-omics market.
- High-value networking with decision-makers and early adopters.
- Opportunities for tech demos, panels, and thought leadership.
- Recruitment pathways to top talent across universities and hospitals.
- Branding across the full three-day program.
- Strategic positioning in a national ecosystem that is expanding fast.
What sponsorship opportunities are available?
We offer multi-tier packages (Panorama, Spatial, Connectome, Cellular, Nuclear, Organelle), with customizable options. For further details, please download our TNS2026 prospectus here.
Dinner Sponsorship
General Prospectus And Sponsorship
Pitch Deck Panoramics
For information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please click here or contact sponsorship@panoramics-a-vision.com .
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