The document outlines the Canadian Cancer Research Conference held from November 3-6, 2013, focusing on cancer genomic databases. It discusses various databases, including the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), their data access, and the importance of openness in cancer research. Additionally, it highlights upcoming bioinformatics workshops and emphasizes the need to stay updated with rapidly changing research and data portals.