The Gold Coast will host the pair of events – the AusBiotech International Conference and AusBio Invest – in 2026 while Brisbane will host the two events in 2027.
AusBiotech’s two annual conferences are expected to draw a collective 1,600 delegates each year, from 20 countries.
“Biomedical is a priority industry for the Crisafulli Government – and hosting the AusBiotech International Conference and AusBio Invest will help us showcase our strengths, attract global investment, strengthen our international partnerships and grow our sovereign capability,” said Queensland’s deputy premier, Jarrod Bleijie.
“These events will be hosted in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, showcasing not only our cutting-edge biomedical capabilities but our enviable lifestyle as well.
“In the lead up to the 2032 Games and beyond, Queensland is the place to do business and we want as many biomedical industry leaders to bring their skills, staff and products to our state.”
The two AusBiotech events have been held in Melbourne for the last two years. The events have support from Tourism and Events Queensland to come to Queensland.
“Taking the AusBiotech Invest and AusBiotech International Conferences to Queensland for two consecutive years highlights Queensland’s focus on becoming a hub for life sciences innovation,” said AusBiotech CEO, Rebekah Cassidy.
“Queensland is home to a growing, world-class health innovation ecosystem with the capability to translate, develop and commercialise outstanding medical research outcomes into globally competitive products and companies.
“The biomedical sector in Queensland already contributes an estimated $2.8 billion in annual gross value added to Queensland’s economy.”
