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Bio Connections Australia is the annual flagship event for the biotech industry, offering a premier platform for networking, meaningful discussions, and groundbreaking thought leadership.
The conference centers on accelerating the translation of medical research into real-world applications, with a strong emphasis on commercialisation, drug discovery and development, early-phase clinical trials, and bringing Australia’s cutting-edge science to market.
Each year, the event brings together a diverse mix of senior decision-makers from across the sector, including pharmaceutical leaders, investors, local and international biotech companies, researchers, CROs, Phase 1 units, universities, government agencies, and regulators.
To stay informed of speaker announcements, early bird discounts and the official agenda release register your interest below.
2025 Speakers
Sherine Chan, Ph.D
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Neuroene Therapeutics
Dr Gisela Mautner
Chief Execuive Officer & Managing Director, Noxopharm
Kathy Harrison
Board Member - USA, Havah Therapeutics
Professor Evelin Tiralongo
Director - Clinical Trial Unit, Griffith University
Dr Simona John von Freyend
Managing Director, PTNG Scientific
Peter Vranes
Chief Executive Officer, Nutromics
Filippa Shub
Chief Operating Officer, Inosi Therapeutics
Associate Professor Tam C. Nguyen
Deputy Director Research, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Investment Committee, Horizon3 Healthcare Fund
Dr Kathy Nielsen
Chief Executive Officer, BioCurate
Prof Chris Porter
Director - Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS), Monash University
Dr Ingmar Wahlqvist
Senior Director - New Ventures & Investments, Monash Innovation
Camille Shanahan
General Manager, Jumar Bioincubator
Betty Zhang
Investment Manager, Boson Ventures
Rod Bristow
Chief Executive Officer, Breakthrough Victoria
Pricing
Breakfast Briefing
Women in Biotech Leadership: Beyond Representation to Real Impact
Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in biotech leadership, particularly in executive roles, investment decision-making, and board positions. This session moves beyond tokenism to explore tangible strategies for creating meaningful pathways to leadership. Featuring accomplished female leaders, this discussion will focus on the structural, cultural, and financial barriers women face and the actionable solutions that can drive systemic change.
- What does success look like beyond increasing the number of women at the table?
- What are the key challenges preventing more women from advancing into biotech leadership and board roles?
- How can organizations shift from passive mentoring to active sponsorship of female talent?
- What leadership structures and policies work to drive gender equity in biotech?
- How can biotech companies attract and retain more women in executive and scientific roles?
Annual Networking Dinner
Monday 28 July | Venue & Time TBC
A true highlight of the event. Continue your discussions of the day and network with speakers, delegates and sponsors in a more relaxed and informal setting.
Join us for canapes and drinks at the bar before moving into the seated restaurant.
Numbers to the dinner are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.
Informa Australia leading a life sciences delegation to Singapore on the 8th-11th September.
This four-day program includes access to the Asia Bio Partnering Forum as well as pre & post conference networking, knowledge exchange and site visits for delegates seeking to really understand the local life sciences ecosystem & the opportunities it presents.
Why Singapore?
This Trade Mission is an opportunity to be connected to the Singapore biotech and life sciences sector ecosystem, (including biotech and clinical trial service providers) that underpin the biotech translation and commercialisation activities in Singapore.
Biotech start-ups are a key engine of innovation and Singapore has tripled the number of companies in biotech-related areas from a decade ago.
How to get involved?
If you want to learn more about the trade mission details, contact Danielle to learn more and book your spot!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0427756333
Testimonials
Bio Connections is a great event to keep up to date about all things Biotech. It also presents as a great opportunity to network.
– 2024 Delegate
For a day-long event, I felt that it was a very worthwhile use of my time – better than many longer conferences.
– 2024 Delegate
It was a very interactive conference – and topics that were discussed were very current and relevant issues for Australia as a whole.
– 2024 Delegate
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Reconnect and re-engage with your industry peers at the Annual Bio Connections Australia Conference.
There are many opportunities for networking including social events such as the annual Bio Connections Networking Dinner, networking drinks, refreshment breaks and lunches, making this not just a conference… but an all-encompassing industry “experience”.
Event sponsorship or exhibiting will allow your organisation to:
- Build relationships with potential and existing clients
- Generate leads from a high-level, targeted audience
- Close sales in a more personal manner than via phone
- Demonstrate your product in person
- Network with the industry
- Build brand awareness
To see what is on offer please contact:
Danielle Newman
Senior Business Development Manager
E: [email protected]
T: +61 (2) 9080 4318
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ConnectMe + Streamly
ConnectMe • Networking enhanced
All of our events utilise a bespoke dynamic smartphone app, ConnectMe – which guarantees attendees a premium event experience. Logins are sent prior to the conference commencement allowing you to check who’s attending, schedule in meetings and catch ups, participate in live Q+A and interactive polls, and much more. ConnectMe ensures you never miss a beat prior, during and post event.
Streamly • On-Demand video vault
Streamly is a new video platform from Informa Connect – hosting hours of session recordings from our events and more. Select the Streamly add-on at the checkout to receive year round access to exclusive On-Demand session recordings from all of our related healthcare events*. Login information will be sent post event.
* Note: In a minority of cases, speakers may request their sessions to be excluded from Streamly access.
Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
In Australia, we are committed to running our events in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Across Informa Connect we are focusing on the short and long-term sustainability impacts we have on customers and colleagues alongside the communities we work in.
We recognise that it’s not just about the way we produce our events and products but recognising that we have a role to play in providing a space to work in partnership together with our markets to inspire the sustainable development of the industries we serve.
To read more on our latest sustainability reports and Faster Forward initiatives – click here.
Event Code of Conduct
We want everyone who comes to our events to have a great experience. This code explains our expectations and rules, which includes general good practice behaviour, and how to report anything witnessed or experienced that goes against them. Read our Event Code of Conduct here.
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Still have a question?
General Information & Registration
Customer Service
+61 (0) 2 9080 4307
[email protected]
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Danielle Newman
+61 (2) 9080 4318
[email protected]
Speaking Enquiries
Irene Amo
[email protected]
Marketing & Media Enquiries
Chris Shorthouse
[email protected]