Satellite events are official events delivered by industry partners as part of Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech.
Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech extends beyond the conference, with a diverse program of official satellite events delivered by industry partners all across the Gold Coast and even into Brisbane.
From networking events and industry breakfasts to specialist conferences, workshops and forums, satellite events provide additional opportunities to connect, learn and collaborate with Australia’s and the world’s life sciences community.
With events taking place before, during and after the main conference, delegates can tailor their experience and make the most of their visit to Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech. Register for the AusMedtech Conference and AusBiotech International Conference to start planning your week.
Expressions of interest for this year’s Satellite Events closed in May. Expressions of interest will open in November for Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech 2027, to be held in Brisbane August 23-27


Hosted by Merck
Thursday 15 October 2026
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
LSI@QIMR, Auditorium

Hosted by Tenmile & Brandon Capital Partners
Monday 19 October 2026
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Haven Restaurant, Mondrian Gold Coast

Hosted by ARM Hub
Tuesday 20 October 2026
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Precinct / Cohort Innovation Space

Hosted by ANDHealth
Friday 23 October 2026
9.30am–2.00pm
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Hosted by Merck
Thursday 15 October 2026
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
LSI@QIMR, Auditorium
300 Herston Road, Herston, 4006 Herston
Fee: Free
Join biotech leaders navigating the complexities of process development across all modalities—biologics, small molecules, mRNA, and cell therapies. This interactive workshop equips you with critical insights to identify risks early, avoid costly mistakes, and build a credible production roadmap.
Learn what challenges are industry-standard versus what requires in-house innovation. Discover how to confidently answer investor questions about your manufacturing strategy—moving beyond “the CDMO will handle it” to demonstrating genuine strategic thinking. Through collaborative discussion, surface blind spots in your process planning, understand manufacturing partner expectations, and develop a comprehensive strategy that showcases both technical depth and business acumen.
Perfect for founders, biotech professionals, and anyone bringing a therapeutic to market.

Hosted by ARM Hub
Tuesday 20 October 2026
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Precinct / Cohort Innovation Space
16 Nexus Way, Southport QLD 4215
Fee: Free
Medical and biomanufacturing companies are at a critical inflection point. Those that harness AI to unlock operational intelligence will outpace competitors, but only with the right data infrastructure and strategic approach. This intensive workshop brings C-suite leaders from leading medtech and biomanufacturing firms together to explore AI-driven transformation across business operations, from demand planning to compliance. We’ll cover why traditional ERP and siloed systems limit AI potential and how to architect intelligent data layers; real-world applications including predictive resource planning, scenario modelling and natural-language data discovery across enterprise systems; and emerging capabilities such as synthetic data generation and AI-assisted clinical validation. Attendees leave with a clear, implementable roadmap tailored to their organisation.

Hosted by ANDHealth
Friday 23 October 2026
9.30am–2.00pm
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
ANDHealth Deep Dive brings together leaders from healthcare, digital health and industry to examine the major forces shaping the future of digital health and AI.
The jam-packed program dives into the market outlook for digital health and AI, the characteristics of companies and solutions attracting investment and market interest, and the practical conditions required for sustainable growth and adoption.
Across keynote and panel discussions, we will examine how AI can support a stretched health workforce, what it takes to develop AI-enabled health solutions that work in real-world settings, and the commercial, clinical and operational factors that influence whether innovation succeeds at scale.
Join us to explore the trust factors that matter most in healthcare AI, from evidence, transparency and accountability to responsible data use and workflow fit.
Deep Dive goes beyond the surface to uncover practical insights on where momentum is emerging in digital health and AI, where the barriers remain, and what is required for solutions to deliver credible value for patients, clinicians, health services and the wider market.
Sessions include:
Why attend?
Registration includes:
Registrations will close 9am Tuesday 20 October 2026
AusBiotech 2026 International Conference
ANDHealth Deep Dive is an official satellite event of AusBiotech’s Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech. AusBiotech’s Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech brings together the biotechnology and life sciences community for a week of sector events, collaboration and connection on the Gold Coast from 19–23 October 2026. Please note that registration for ANDHealth Deep Dive is not included with any AusBiotech delegate pass, separate registration is required.
Important note for attendees
To encourage open and frank discussion, this event operates under Chatham House Rule. Attendees are free to use the information shared, but must not attribute the content to a specific speaker nor their affiliation/company. Please do not film, record or use AI notetakers during any part of this event.
Thank you for helping us create a safe and respectful space for conversation.
Please be advised that photographs and videos may be taken by ANDHealth staff. By attending this event, you agree to being filmed or photographed, and acknowledge that these may be used for marketing or promotional purposes.

Hosted by Tenmile & Brandon Capital Partners
Monday 19 October 2026
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Haven Restaurant, Mondrian Gold Coast
3 First Ave, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Fee: Free
Tenmile and Brandon Capital invites you to the third iteration of The Healthtech Muster—our healthtech celebration and the networking event of the year. Bringing together Australia’s vibrant health innovation ecosystem for an exclusive night of connection, collaboration, and seaside celebration.

Hosted by Tenmile
Monday 19 October 2026
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Mondrian Gold Coast
3 First Ave, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Fee: Free by application
A curated gathering of Australia’s leading minds in health and life sciences, brought together with global experts to build a stronger, more connected biotech ecosystem — spanning research, investment, policy, and entrepreneurship.

Hosted by Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia (KCA)
Wednesday 14 – Thursday 14 October 2026
Sofitel Brisbane

Hosted by The Bridge Program
Thursday 15 – Saturday 17 October 2026
Crowne Plaza, Gold Coast

Hosted by SMART CRC
Monday 19 October 2026
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
The Princeton Room, Bond University Gold Coast

Hosted by Animal-Free Science Advocacy
Monday 19 October 2026
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Hosted by QUBIC
Monday 19 October 2026
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Kurrawa Surf Club
Gold Coast

Hosted by Australasian RNA Biology and Biotechnology (A-RNA) Association + 5th annual mRNA QLD Symposium
Monday 26 – Wednesday 28 October 2026
Brisbane (Voco Hotel)

Hosted by The Bridge Program
Thursday 15 – Saturday 17 October 2026
Crowne Plaza Gold Coast
The Bridge Symposium is the flagship event of the Bridge Program, bringing together a select cohort of researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators developing novel and innovative medicines, therapeutics and pharmaceutical technologies. In 2026, the Bridge Program is celebrating its tenth anniversary, and this event represents ten years of an industry consortium collaboration to bridge the gap between industry and academia, providing the skills and networks needed to bring new medicines to market.
Designed to accelerate translation from discovery to impact, the Symposium delivers immersive, industry-led training focused on the commercialisation pathway for new healthcare innovations in the pharmaceutical space. Participants gain practical insights into product development, regulatory strategy, intellectual property, investment readiness, partnership building and market adoption from leading experts across Australia’s life sciences ecosystem.
Hosted by The Bridge Program partners and industry leaders, the Symposium provides a unique opportunity for participants to engage directly with experienced executives, investors, translational researchers and commercialisation specialists who have successfully navigated the journey from research to real-world outcomes.
Attendance is exclusive to the 100 Bridge Program participants who have been competitively selected to undertake the program’s commercialisation training, creating a highly collaborative environment where emerging innovators can build networks, refine strategies and advance their translation and commercialisation goals.
The Bridge Program Symposium represents a key milestone in developing Australia’s future leaders in pharmaceutical and therapeutic innovation.

Hosted by Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia (KCA)
Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 October 2026
Sofitel Brisbane, 249 Turbot St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
The 2026 Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia (KCA) Annual Conference bringstogether research, industry, investors, founders and government leaders to Brisbane toexplore how innovation can be transformed into real-world impact. Centred on the themePowering the Future Through Value Creation, the conference is the leading gathering for IP,technology transfer and commercialisation professionals across Australasia. Attendeeswill gain fresh insights, practical strategies and valuable connections through a programdesigned to inspire action and drive growth. With curated sessions, thought-provokingdiscussions and high-impact networking opportunities, the conference provides a platformto build partnerships, unlock value and shape the future of innovation.

Hosted by SMART CRC
Monday 19 October 2026
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
The Princeton Room, Bond University
Gold Coast
Fee: $200 inc GST
The SMART CRC 2026 Conference, SMART Connections. Shared Impact., is our flagship event, bringing together industry, government and research to strengthen collaboration across Australia’s regenerative therapies ecosystem.
This conference will bring together SMART CRC partners and associates alongside the broader biotechnology and regenerative therapies community in an interactive forum focused on collaboration, innovation and shared impact.
Connect, build momentum and align on national and state health and regenerative therapies priorities, workforce needs and partnership-led innovation.
The SMART CRC 2026 Conference is scheduled alongside AusBiotech International Conference 2026, recognising this period as Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech.

Hosted by Animal-Free Science Advocacy
Monday 19 October 2026
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Meeting Room 1, Level 1
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Fee: Free
Advancing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in Australia requires coordinated action across research, industry, investment and policy.
NAMs are a national priority, with the 2026 National Health and Medical Research Strategy recommending an Australian non-animal model platform, consistent with CSIRO recommendations. This AusBiotech satellite session will bring stakeholders together to consider what such a platform should include and how it could be integrated into Australia’s life sciences ecosystem.
Discussion will focus on practical pathways to accelerate adoption, including translation, regulatory alignment and funding. The session will also showcase Australian capabilities, highlight leadership and examine how collaboration can overcome barriers to implementation.

Hosted by QUBIC
Monday 19 October 2026
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Kurrawa Surf Club
Gold Coast
Fee: Free
New Australian quantum sensing technologies are opening ways of observing biological systems that were previously impossible. Emerging quantum sensing technologies are enabling researchers to measure mechanical, optical and electrical signals inside living cells with unprecedented precision. These advances have the potential to improve our understanding of disease, accelerate drug discovery and reveal previously hidden biological mechanisms.
This AusBiotech 2026 satellite event will explore how innovations in quantum sensing and imaging are reshaping biological research.
Three case studies from universities across Australia will showcase emerging quantum technologies and their potential to deliver practical insights into disease, cellular behaviour and therapeutic action.

Hosted by Australasian RNA Biology and Biotechnology (A-RNA) Association + 5th annual mRNA QLD Symposium
Monday 26 – Wednesday 28 October 2026
Brisbane (Voco Hotel)
A-RNA 2026 is the Fifth Annual Conference of the Australasian RNA Biology and Biotechnology (A-RNA) Association, bringing together leading researchers, clinicians and industry from across Australia, New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region and internationally. Incorporating the 5th annual mRNA QLD Symposium, the three-day conference will showcase advances across RNA biology and biotechnology, spanning fundamental discovery through to clinical translation. The program will feature international and regional speakers covering RNA biology, mRNA medicines, vaccines, cancer therapeutics, RNA delivery, manufacturing, sequence design and emerging technologies, alongside industry engagement, networking and opportunities for early- and mid-career researchers.
The 2026 satellite events program will feature a range of experiences, including:
Official satellite events provide opportunities to:
The 2026 satellite events program is currently being finalised and will continue to grow in the lead-up to Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech.
Register for the AusBiotech International Conference and AusMedtech to be among the first to hear when new satellite events are announced and added to the official program.
Secure your place at AusMedtech and the AusBiotech International Conference 2026, with standard pricing available until 11.59PM AEST October 2nd.
Beyond the conferences, satellite events bring more opportunities to connect, collaborate and make the most of Australia’s Biggest Week in Biotech. Each satellite event registration is separate from conference registration and is managed directly by each third-party host. Please note, some events may be invitation-only or subject to the host’s approval.

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