AusBiotech VIC BioBriefing

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AusBiotech BioBriefing May From Investment to Impact — Building Victoria’s Biotech Ecosystem

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Date:
Thursday 14 May 2026 05:00 pm until Thursday 14 May 2026 07:30 pm (Add to calendar)
Contact:
Emily McGlone, Senior Coordinator, Industry Engagement Events
e.mcglone@latrobe.edu.au
Presented by:
AusBiotech and La Trobe University
Type of Event:
Current Student: Undergraduate; Current Student: Postgraduate; Current Student: Careers; Current Student: External; Current Student: Leadership; Current Student: Volunteering; Alumni; Community Event; Conference; Corporate; Exhibition; Forum/symposium; Public Lecture; Seminar/Workshop/Training; Public
Cost:
AusBiotech Members: Free or Non-member Attendees: $100.00

Join AusBiotech, for an evening of insights into how Victoria is building a globally competitive biotech ecosystem - driven by investment, collaboration and research translation.

Co‑hosted with La Trobe University, the session will feature key leaders across government, industry and academia sharing real‑world examples of collaboration, innovation and why Victoria is a destination of choice for biotech.

Details

Date: Thursday 14 May 2026, 5pm - 7.30pm
Venue: Eagleworks Innovation Centre, Digital Innovation Hub (L2, Jenny Graves Building, Melbourne Campus), Map Ref: 8G
Format: In-person
Cost:
AusBiotech Member: Free

Non-member Attendees: $100

What to Expect:

  • Keynote insights and real-world case studies on investment, global biotech attraction and research translation
  • Interactive Q&A panel session
  • Networking opportunities with researchers, academics & industry professionals

Speakers and topics

Professor Chris Pakes, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), La Trobe University

Connie Crisafi, Executive Director, Medical Research, Innovation & Technology - Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Dr Claire Borg, Associate Director, R&D Partnerships, Moderna Australia

Dr. David Sparling, Site Head, BioNTech Australia

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