The Australian Society for Microbiology Annual National Meeting

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

15-18 June 2026

FINAL PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE

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REGISTRATIONS STILL AVAILABLE

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FINAL PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE :: REGISTRATIONS STILL AVAILABLE ::

The annual meeting is the premier conference on microbiology, bringing together a diverse group of scientists, clinical researchers and other professionals to discuss the latest advances in microbiology.

The meeting features an outstanding range of plenary lectures and symposium sessions, as well as extensive opportunities for networking with colleagues.

Melbourne is anticipated to be one of the largest annual meetings and as such the program has been extended to allow more content and opportunities.

Key Dates

Oral Submissions now closed

Poster Submissions now closed

Earlybird Registrations now closed

Conference Dates: Mon 15 - Thu 18 Jun 2026

INVITED SPEAKERS

  • Prof Scott Hultgren

    RUBBO ORATOR
    Washington University in St. Louis
    School of Medicine, USA

  • Prof Heidi Drummer

    DISTINGUISHED AWARD ORATOR
    The Burnet Institute of Melbourne
    Australia

  • Prof Kate Baker

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER
    University of Cambridge
    United Kingdom

  • Prof Paul Bollyky

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER
    Stanford University Medical Centre
    USA

  • Dr Masaru Nobu

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER
    Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology

  • Prof Gilles van Wezel

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER
    Leiden University
    The Netherlands

  • Prof Annelies Zinkernagel

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER
    University Hospital of Zurich
    Switzerland

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