CLINICON
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
CliniCon Program Overview
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.