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Nextflow is one of the most widely adopted open-source workflow orchestrators in the scientific research domain. In genomics, a pipeline refers to a series of computational steps designed to analyze and interpret large-scale genomic data. These pipelines consist of multiple stages, each leveraging specialized bioinformatics tools and software to transform raw genomic inputs into meaningful biological insights.

Running these pipelines efficiently requires significant computational power, parallel processing capabilities, and scalability—needs that are met by using a robust workflow orchestrator like Nextflow. This is precisely where Microsoft Azure HPC + AI services deliver strong value for scientists and bioinformaticians. With deep integrations between Nextflow and Azure cloud services, customers can build cloud-native infrastructures capable of handling multiple petabytes of genomic data from diverse sources. These integrations enable elastic pipeline scaling and seamless execution in hybrid or fully cloud-based environments.

The Nextflow Summit Boston 2025 is an exciting gathering of scientists, bioinformaticians, data scientists, developers, and industry leaders from around the globe. It serves as a platform to shape the future of biotech research and development through community-driven innovation in data science and computational biology—all centered around a shared interest in Nextflow.

This year, Microsoft is honored to participate in the summit with both a speaker session and a poster presentation, highlighting how Nextflow can run seamlessly in hybrid and fully cloud-native environments on Microsoft Azure.

Join us on Thursday, May 15 at 4:00 PM for the session titled:

“Running Nextflow on Microsoft Azure: Selecting Executors and Infrastructure Components”

Presented by Wolfgang De Salvador, Venkat Malladi, and Jer-Ming Chia, this session offers a comprehensive overview of running Nextflow workflows in the cloud. It will explore the range of executor options available—including traditional schedulers, batch-managed services, and Kubernetes—as well as storage solutions spanning from file-based to object-based systems.

This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to optimize infrastructure and boost performance for their Nextflow workflows on Azure.

To register for Nextflow Summit Boston 2025 and access recordings after the event, visit the official Nextflow Summit website.