Bio Connections Australia July 2026

Ended: Mon 27/07/2026

Melbourne, Australia

Public event

Dr. David Sparling, Site Head, BioNTech Australia will be at BioConnections Australia conference on 27 July 2026.

The conference is focussed on accelerating the translation of medical research into real-world applications, with a strong emphasis on commercialisation, drug discovery and development, early-phase clinical trials, and bringing Australia’s cutting-edge science to market.

In Conversation:

Building a competitive edge: Australia's biotech manufacturing future

Dr David Sparling, Site Head Australia, BioNTech
Jarrod Belcher, Director-Partnerships, MTPConnect

Exploring:

What lessons can Australia learn from other global biotech hubs to accelerate its growth in biotech manufacturing?
How can the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) specifically ensure that a "Future Made in Australia" includes the full commercial lifecycle, not just the R&D phase?
Should Australia focus on becoming the "world leader" in a specific health niche to ensure we are an indispensable partner in the global supply chain by 2035?

Visit BioConnections Australia for more info