The symposium featured a distinguished lineup of keynote speakers, including Professor Naoko Sugimoto (Konan University, Japan), Professor Ramon Eritja (Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia, Spain), and Professor Kyeong Kyu Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea). Each presented groundbreaking research on the biological relevance and potential applications of G-quadruplexes, i-motifs, and other alternative DNA/RNA conformations.

In addition to the keynotes, the program included talks by Professor Poul Nielsen from the University of Southern Denmark and a virtual lecture by Professor Jean-Louis Mergny (École Polytechnique, France), who shared his longstanding expertise in the field.

The co-organizers themselves also took to the stage, sharing perspectives from their respective research on DNA nanotechnology, molecular biophysics, and biofilm-related DNA structures. Their presentations highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of the research, spanning chemistry, biology, and nanoscience.

The event underscored the growing interest in non-canonical nucleic acids—not just for understanding fundamental biology, but also for designing novel biotechnological tools and therapeutic strategies.

The organizers wish to thank all speakers and participants for contributing to a stimulating and inspiring day of science at iNANO.