Lunchtime Workshops
Expand your learning experience with these additional opportunities.
Pre‑Conference Workshop: From Bench to Breakthrough
Monday 15th June, 2026
Time: 12:30-1:30pm | Where: ASM Conference, Melbourne
Discover how cutting‑edge microbiology makes its way from the lab to the real world in this dynamic, interactive pre‑conference workshop. From Bench to Breakthrough: Turning Microbiology Discoveries into Real‑World Impact brings together a panel of innovators who have successfully translated their microbiology research into products and solutions that people want or need.
Join us to hear first‑hand stories of scientific creativity, commercialisation pathways, challenges faced, and lessons learned. Whether you're curious about entrepreneurship, interested in applied research, or looking to maximise the impact of your own discoveries, this session will offer practical insights and inspiration from those who have made the leap from idea to implementation.
Add your attendance to your ASM 2026 registration now or when you sign up.
Add these events to your registration. | All sessions have limited capacity.
EDI Speed Networking Lunch
As part of ASM's commitment to EDI, the EDI committee will be hosting a speed-networking lunch at the conference! Come join us for lunch and an open discussion about the role of EDI within Australian microbiology in a welcoming, safe space. The event will follow a fast-paced rotation format, where participants switch chairs every 5 minutes to engage in brief, science-focused conversations.
We'll provide some ice-breaker questions and topics surrounding EDI in Australian microbiology to help facilitate the connections, that will hopefully extend beyond the conference!
Wednesday 17th June, 2026
Time: 12:30-1:40pm | Where: Eureka 2
(collect lunch before attending)
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Workshop
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Details coming soon
MGI
Workshop
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Join us at ASM Melbourne for a high-energy session on how microbiology labs are transforming everyday workflows with automation and smarter processes. Grab your lunch and settle in as guest speakers present real-world datasets, practical lessons, and tips you can apply immediately—along with a preview of what’s next in microbiology workflow innovation. Seats are limited.
