True North Spatial 2026

By Panoramics– A Vision Inc.
25th - 27th March, 2026

Come and experience our Panoramic chapters through our True North Spatial Summit as we inspire, enlighten, and challenge your mind.

Discover the latest breakthroughs in single cell and spatial biology at True North Spatial 2026. Be part of Canada's first summit for single cell and spatial biology innovators, set in downtown Toronto at the iconic MaRS Discovery District, the beacon of Canada’s innovation. Connect with academic and industry leaders for three days of groundbreaking research, thought-provoking discussions, and professional development sessions, designed to spark new ideas, collaborations, and shape the future of discovery.

Register now and explore the future of spatial biology!

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Our three chapters

Inspire, Enlighten, Challenge

Re-imagining conversations in science

March 25th

Be Inspired

Our “Inspire-Me” chapter celebrates the curiosity, creativity and imagination that sparks scientific discovery. This chapter is a focus for inspiration and motivation, aimed to ignite the scientist in us and to give us purpose and hope. Here we have carefully curated a selection of innovative scientists working in the single cell and spatial biology field.

Gain insight and inspiration from our distinguished speakers as we map out the single cell and spatial biology landscape in Canada. Discover the novel ways that researchers are using a single cell and spatial techniques to drive breakthroughs across basic, investigative, and translational science.

March 26th

Be Enlightened

Our "Enlighten-Me" chapter is focused on high quality, meaningful training and pedagogy. This chapter emphasizes skills development, encourages innovation and aims to form a support structure for creativity and training. Join us on day two as we engage with students and future leaders.

Dive into pedagogy and innovation centered talks where you’ll learn from experts in spatial biology. Expand your scientific and professional skillset as our professional development sessions guide you through single cell and spatial biology.

March 27th

Be Challenged

Our "Challenge-Me" chapter nurtures out-of the box and future-forward thinking in our scientific community. This chapter strives to expand horizons that will shape the future of the field. Join us on day three as we tackle bold topics and grand challenges.

Engage with the critical questions and challenges shaping the landscape of spatial biology through panel discussions, fireside chats and debates. Challenge yourself with topics such as open-source data, artificial intelligence, and the evolving economics of single cell and spatial research. Join in with conversations that push the boundaries of what’s possible in the field.

Agenda Highlights

Three days of dynamic sessions across our three chapters.

What to expect at True North Spatial

Day 1 - March 25th

08:00 — 09:00
MaRS Auditorium concourse

Breakfast & Registration

Inspire Me: A bold introduction

09:00 — 09:30
MaRS Auditorium

Opening Speech

Speaker: Shamini Ayyadhury (CEO, Founder of Panoramics - A Vision, Canada)

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.

09:30 — 10:30
MaRS Auditorium

Inspire-Me Keynote

Speaker: Dr. Michael Doyle (Professor, New Mexico Tech, USA)

Hear about the evolution of the field from its very beginnings to its current state from Dr. Michael Doyle, the father of spatial biology.

10:30 — 11:00
MaRS Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Freda Miller (Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada)
11:00 — 11:30
MaRS Auditorium

Break

11:30 — 12:00
MaRS Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Jeff Biernaskie (Professor, University of Calgary, Canada)
12:00 — 12:30
MaRS Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Hartland Jackson (Assistant Professor, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Canada)
12:30 — 13:30
MaRS Auditorium / MaRS Concourse

Lunch & Networking

Enjoy a catered lunch.

13:30 — 14:30
MaRS Auditorium / MaRS Jewel Box

Sponsor/Exhibitor Scientific Sessions

Discover the latest advances in single cell and spatial biology technologies from our sponsor highlights. Here you will hear from the tech industry and how their latest innovations in spatial and single cell technologies are powering scientific breakthroughs.

14:30 — 15:00
MaRS Atrium / MaRS Concourse

Break & Networking

Connect and interact with fellow attendees.

15:00 — 15:30
MaRS Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Robert Beattie (University of Manitoba, Canada)
16:00 — 17:30
MaRS Auditorium

Scientific Debate

Debaters to be announced soon!

Day 2 - March 26th

08:00 — 09:00
MaRS Atrium / MaRS Concourse

Enlighten Me: Innovation and leadership in single cell and spatial biology

Breakfast & Registration

09:00 — 10:00
MaRS Auditorium

Panoramic Insight

Speaker: Dr. Ashleigh Willis ( Creative Director, Panoramics - A Vision Inc., Canada)

Join the Creative Director at Panoramics - A Vision Inc., Dr. Ashleigh Willis, as she walks through the importance of trainees and emerging leaders in the Canadian spatial biology space and highlights how Panoramics - A Vision Inc. is trying to support them.

10:00 — 10:30
MaRS Auditorium

Enlighten Me - Perspective (Virtual)

Speaker: Prof. Garry Nolan (University of Stanford, USA)

Gain valuable insight from world-renowned scientist, Prof. Garry Nolan from the University of Stanford. Prof. Nolan will share his unique perspective and experience in taking ideas from initial concept to innovative inventions that can be commercialized for the benefit of the scientific community.

10:30 — 11:00
MaRS Atrium / MaRS Concourse

Break + Networking

Connect and interact with fellow attendees.

11:00 — 11:50
MaRS Auditorium

Innovation in Spatial and Single Cell Biology

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.

11:50 — 12:50
MaRS Auditorium

Postdoctoral Fellow and Early Career Scientist selected talks

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.

12:50 — 13:50
TBD

Student lunch

We invite students to join us at our roundtable networking. Pick the brains of leaders from academia and industry while enjoying lunch.

12:50 — 13:50
MaRS Atrium / MaRS Concourse

General lunch + networking

13:50 — 14:40
MaRS Auditorium / MaRS Jewel Box

Sponsor speaking sessions

Discover the latest advances in single cell and spatial biology technologies from our sponsor highlights. Here you will hear from our featured speakers from the tech industry about how their latest innovations in spatial and single cell technologies are powering scientific breakthroughs.

14:40 — 15:40

Student showcase

Celebrate the work of our incredible students as they present their single cell and spatial research.

15:40 — 16:00
MaRS Atrium / MaRS Concourse

Break + Networking

Connect and interact with fellow attendees.

16:00 — 17:30

Professional skills development: TBC

Day 3 - March 27th

08:00 — 09:00
MaRS Auditorium concourse

“Challenge Me”: A Panorama of the future

Breakfast & Registration

09:00 — 09:30
MaRS Auditorium

Challenge Me - Opinion

Speaker: Dr. Morag Park (McGill University, Canada)

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.

09:30 — 10:30
MaRS Auditorium

Crossing Boundaries

Speaker: TBD

Dr. Morag Park will host this important session to pick the brains of scientists and dive deep into what it truly means to have meaningful public impact and the challenges that we need to face and ‘cross’ to drive a truly meaningful scientific journey.

10:30 — 11:00
MaRS Atrium / MaRS Concourse

Break & Networking

Connect and interact with fellow attendees.

11:00 — 12:00
MaRS Auditorium

Spatial Frontiers: The road ahead for spatial biology

Speaker: Dr. Shamini Ayyadhury (CEO, Panoramics - A Vision Inc.), Dr. Gary Bader (University of Toronto, Canada), Dr. Michael Doyle (New Mexico Tech, USA)

Engage in a moderated panel discussion which will focus on the future of single cell and spatial biology.

12:00 — 13:00
MaRS Auditorium

Pioneers in Artificial Intelligence

Speaker: Dr. Xin Tang (Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia) + others TBC

Hear from the pioneering scientists working at the frontier of artificial intelligence and its uses in the single cell and its spatial field.

13:00 — 13:50
MaRS Atrium / MaRS Concourse

General lunch + networking

13:50 — 15:00
MaRS Auditorium / MaRS Jewel Box

Sponsor/Exhibitor Scientific Sessions

Discover the latest advances in single cell and spatial biology technologies from our sponsor highlights. Here you will hear from our featured speakers from the tech industry about how their latest innovations in spatial and single cell technologies are powering scientific breakthroughs.

15:00 — 15:30
MaRS Atrium / MaRS Concourse

Break & Networking

Connect and interact with fellow attendees.

15:30 — 16:30
MaRS Atrium

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.

16:30 — 17:00
MaRS Auditorium

Closing speech

Meet our people

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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