CLINICON

ClinnCon logo with red text, black and white microscope icon used as the 'o', and red flame icon. Text reads 'The Australian Society for Microbiology' and 'bringing Microbiologists together'.

CliniCon welcomes you to Melbourne in 2026 and forms part of ASM’s Annual Scientific Meeting. The CliniCon event will deliver a diverse and relevant program for medical scientists, technicians, assistants, microbiology/infectious diseases registrars, clinical microbiologists, students and the trade. It will be an industry specific meeting perfect for professional development with plenty of networking opportunities for the clinical diagnostic sector of ASM.

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Tue 16 & Wed 17 JUNE 2026

Pricing details, registration options, and program information for a medical conference, including earlybird rates and included access to sessions, catering, and conference app.
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A pricing table listing registration fees for a conference. Categories include full conference registration member, non-member, ECR member, student member, non-member, retired member, with prices and dates starting April 25, 2026, 2025, and earlier rates.

CliniCon Program Overview

Schedule for a conference on June 16 and 17, including plenaries, workshops, lectures, a poster session, and poster night.
Table displaying different registration fees for various categories like Student Registration Limited Discount Member, Single Day Registration Member, Single Day Registration Non Member, Retired Single Day Registration Member, with prices for early bird and from April 25, 2025.

Award Applications now open

ASM Lyn Gilbert Award 

The purpose of this award is to recognise major contributions in any area of diagnostic laboratory microbiology in Australia or internationally by ASM members/fellows.

The recipient of the Lyn Gilbert Award are expected to present at the Annual Scientific Meeting. They will also receive a plaque given at the meeting’s award ceremony, $1000 prize money, a full conference registration to the Annual Scientific Meeting and up to 3 nights accommodation.

Click here for more information on applying.

ASM Clinical Microbiology Travel Award 

The aim of this award is to encourage ASM members working in the field of clinical microbiology to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting and CliniCon. 

The recipient receives a certificate given at the meeting’s award ceremony, $1000 in travel expenses and a full conference registration to the Annual Scientific Meeting and CliniCon.

The recipient is expected to present at CliniCon.

Click here for more information on applying.