BioMelbourne Network, AusBiotech and ARCS VIC End-of-Year Function 2024
SOLD OUT! BioMelbourne Network, AusBiotech and ARCS are thrilled to invite you to connect in person at our end-of-year function, and to celebrate the year together. We are excited to bring the VIC biotechnology community back together again.…
BioForum – Advancements in targeted drug delivery: Exploring nasal, pulmonary, ophthalmic and dermal systems – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT – Join the waitlist. Join us for an in-depth exploration of the critical role of drug delivery systems, focusing on the nasal, pulmonary, ocular, and dermal routes. These advances in delivery methods are reshaping modern therapeutics…
BioForum – BioNTech: From concept to clinical trials
The BioNTech and mRNA Victoria collaboration has led to the establishment of the BioNTech Innovation Centre in Melbourne and the construction of a GMP mRNA manufacturing facility. These initiatives are key to building a robust, local mRNA innovation…
Masterclass – Vital ventures: Scaling healthtech with sustainable strategies – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Scaling a healthtech business – whether a start-up or established venture – requires more than just a groundbreaking idea. For many scientists, researchers and bio- and healthtech professionals, the journey from lab to market presents unique…
BioForum – Biotech scandal to SaaS Success: Fireside chat with Theranos ’survivor’ Marissa Senzaki, Featuring special guest Ashwin Ramachandran, CEO & Founder, Sapyen
For a more in-depth look at this topic, take a deep-dive into our Masterclass program – Vital Ventures: Scaling Healthtech with Sustainable Strategies. The program includes this BioForum along with a full-day workshop and one-on-one advisory session. About the…
2024 BioMelbourne Network annual general meeting and networking event – SOLD OUT
In-person tickets are SOLD OUT. Join waitlist. Voting members who wish to attend, please email mwightwick@biomelbourne.org. We invite colleagues from our member organisations to attend the 2024 BioMelbourne Network annual general meeting and networking event on Thursday 21 November.For…
2025 Women in Leadership Awards celebration: Breaking down barriers across all leadership positions – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT. Join waitlist. Women remain under-represented in all key decision-making roles across almost all industries in the Australian workforce, comprising only 22% of CEOs, 35% of key management positions, 34% of board members, and 18% of board…
BioSymposium – Innovating Antibody Drug Conjugates: From Mechanisms to Market
Join us for an informative, full-day conference dedicated to the latest advancements in antibody drug conjugates (ADC), and the opportunities including and beyond its current role as one of the fastest growing anticancer drugs. Explore the vast ADC…
BioForum – From Bench to Bedside: Advancing Radiopharmaceuticals in Victoria
Learn about the cutting-edge advancements in radiotherapies and radiopharmaceuticals and what this means for cancer diagnosis and treatment in Victoria. Hear how innovators from Telix Pharmaceuticals, Peter Mac, and Cyclotek are manufacturing targeted radioisotopes for R&D, clinical trials…
BioForum – AI-Driven Drug Discovery: Accelerating Innovation
Victoria’s strong drug discovery capabilities are driven by world-class research and development and formidable collaborations across the ecosystem. A significant portion of Australian clinical trials take place here. However, drug discovery is a long and expensive process –…
Biopharma Masterclass – Bridging Discovery to Clinical: A Roadmap for European Market Success
Places are strictly limited. Participation in the program is subject to written approval and confirmation by BioMelbourne Network. Transitioning from the discovery phase to approved pharmaceutical product represents a pivotal and challenging journey for biotech and pharma companies.…
BioForum – Journey from Australia to Global Pharmaceutical Markets: Leveraging European Engagement
For a more in-depth look at this topic, take a deep-dive into our Biopharma Masterclass Program – Bridging Discovery to Clinical: A Roadmap for European Market Success. The program includes this BioForum along with a full-day workshop and one-on-one…
mRNA Lecture Series 2: Lecture Four – Regulation of the mRNA platform, opportunities and challenges
mRNA LECTURE SERIES 2: Based on the demand and success of the first lecture series, mRNA Victoria and BioMelbourne Network, are pleased to host a second series of four lectures beginning in November 2023 for the Victorian RNA community. These…
Connecting Women Lunch
SOLD OUT! The waitlist has now been exhausted. We’re looking forward to an afternoon filled with inspiration, connection and celebration. Event details Date: Friday 17 May 2024 Time (AEST): 11:45am: Registration opens 12:00pm: Pre-lunch drinks and networking 12:30pm to 3:00pm: Lunch…
Seminar 6 – Medtech Manufacturing Series Wrap-Up: Shaping the Future
Medtech Manufacturing Series In partnership with the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre (AMMC), BioMelbourne Network is excited to deliver a six-part seminar series for the Victorian medtech manufacturing sector. Victorian medtech manufacturers produce cutting-edge, high-quality products and have the…
2024 BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awards Ceremony
Join us on Monday 29 April for the announcement and the live-streamed celebration of our 2024 BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awardees! Launched in 2015, BioMelbourne Network’s Women in Leadership Awards recognise and champion women who are making…
Seminar Five – Innovations in Cardiovascular Health: Bridging Technology and Care
Please note: If you registered to attend this event, originally scheduled on 13 February, your ticket will automatically be transferred to this new date. Medtech Manufacturing Series In partnership with the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre (AMMC), BioMelbourne Network…
mRNA Lecture Series 2: Lecture Three – Preparing for Disease X
mRNA LECTURE SERIES 2: Based on the demand and success of the first lecture series, mRNA Victoria and BioMelbourne Network, are pleased to host a second series of four lectures beginning in November 2023 for the Victorian RNA community.…
BioSymposium – Crossing the Rubicon in AI Decision-Making: A Clinical Dilemma
VIEW AGENDA | VIEW SPEAKERS | VIEW SPONSORS | VIEW BOOKLET Join us for an exciting full-day conference navigating the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with clinical decision-making and the role of the patient.This BioSymposium will explore the complex AI landscape. What are the…
BioForum – Advancing Non-Animal Models in Biomedical Research
Join us for an exciting discussion about the transformative potential of non-animal models to study complex biological processes, advance science and generate over $1.5 billion in revenue and over 5,000 jobs in Australia by 2040. Learn how human-derived…
mRNA Lecture Series 2: Lecture Two – mRNA Clinical Trials: Enhancing Research-Clinician Collaboration to Accelerate Patient Outcomes
mRNA LECTURE SERIES 2: Based on the demand and success of the first lecture series, mRNA Victoria and BioMelbourne Network, are pleased to host a second series of four lectures beginning in November 2023 for the Victorian RNA community. These…
AusBiotech, BioMelbourne Network and ARCS VIC End-of-Year Function 2023
Please note: we have received overwhelming interest in this event and registrations have reached maximum capacity.Please email events@ausbiotech.org to be added to the waitlist. AusBiotech, BioMelbourne Network and ARCS are thrilled to invite you to connect in person at our…
Seminar Four – Exploring Value-Based Models in Healthcare
Medtech Manufacturing Series In partnership with the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre (AMMC), BioMelbourne Network is excited to deliver a four-part seminar series for the Victorian medtech manufacturing sector. Victorian medtech manufacturers produce cutting-edge, high-quality products and have the…
2024 Women in Leadership Awards Launch: Shifting Focus to The Great Retention
In-person tickets are SOLD OUT. Join waitlist. (Online tickets are still available) Our sector is transitioning from “the great resignation” to embracing the concept of “the great retention”, an attitude and approach to leadership that benefits both employers and…
2023 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event
In-person tickets are SOLD OUT. Join waitlist. We invite colleagues from our member organisations to attend the 2023 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event on Thursday 23 November.The AGM will provide plenty of opportunities to connect and…
BioForum – New Frontiers: Rethinking Antimicrobial Resistance
About the event: Join us for an important discussion during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week on the rise of drug-resistant infections. Explore this urgent threat to our health security and what can be done about it now and into…
Biopharma Masterclass – Unlocking Europe: Operational Priorities for EU Market Entry
VIEW AGENDA | VIEW SPEAKERS | VIEW SPONSOR The BioForum – A Clinical Approach to Europe is a stand-alone event as well as Part A of the Masterclass Program. Masterclass participants are not required to register separately to attend. A fit-for-purpose,…
BioForum – A Clinical Approach to Europe
VIEW AGENDA | VIEW SPEAKERS | VIEW SPONSOR For a more in-depth look at this topic, take a deep-dive into our Biopharma Masterclass Program – Unlocking Europe: Operational Priorities for EU Market Entry. The program includes this BioForum…
Lecture One – The RNA Platform: The Breadth of Possibility Beyond mRNA
View Series 2: Lecture One recording below mRNA LECTURE SERIES 2: Based on the demand and success of the first lecture series, mRNA Victoria and BioMelbourne Network, are pleased to host a second series of four lectures beginning…
Voice to Parliament Information Session
The Voice to Parliament referendum will take place on Saturday 14 October. Australians will have the right to vote on a proposed law to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal…
BioSymposium – Precision Healthcare: The New Normal
VIEW AGENDA | VIEW SPEAKERS | VIEW SPONSORS Join us for an exciting conference on the developing role of precision healthcare to improve health outcomes for people living with cancer and rare diseases, or at risk of developing cancer. Learn about the…
BioForum: Bridging the Talent Gap – Fostering a Skilled Workforce
In-person and Online tickets are SOLD OUT. Join us for an important discussion about talent shortages and skills gaps in the biotech sector in Melbourne and Australia. Learn about the issues, why investment in internal and external skills…
Seminar Three – Scaling Medtech: Empowering Prototypes for Manufacturing Readiness
In-person tickets are SOLD OUT. Join waitlist. (Online tickets are still available) Medtech Manufacturing Series In partnership with the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre (AMMC), BioMelbourne Network is excited to deliver a four-part seminar series for the Victorian medtech manufacturing…
BioForum: From Hospital Beds to Healthy Lives: The Impact of Innovative Medicines
In Australia, important decisions are being made which medicines are approved and available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, improving both access and affordability for patients.Join American economist and Columbia University Professor Frank Lichtenberg who will present key findings…
Seminar Two – Supplying to Health: The Changing Nature of Health Procurement in Victoria
In-person tickets are SOLD OUT. Join waitlist. (Online tickets are still available) Medtech Manufacturing Series In partnership with the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre (AMMC), BioMelbourne Network is excited to deliver a four-part seminar series for the Victorian medtech…
mRNA Lecture: Enabling RNA Technology
View Lecture Four recording below About the series: mRNA Victoria and BioMelbourne Network, are hosting a series of four lectures in the first half of 2023 for the Victorian RNA community.A networking session for attendees to foster new connections…
MASTERCLASS | Concept to Creation: The Roadmap to Medtech Manufacturing
This masterclass program is SOLD OUT. Should you wish to join the waitlist, please email jobrien@biomelbourne.org VIEW AGENDA | VIEW SPEAKERS | VIEW SPONSOR About the masterclass program Concept to Creation: The Roadmap to Medtech Manufacturing is a…
BioForum: Regulatory Essentials for Medtech Manufacturing
For a more in-depth look at this topic, take a deep-dive into medtech manufacturing with our masterclass program Concept to Creation: The Roadmap to Medtech Manufacturing. The program includes this BioForum along with a full-day workshop and one-on-one…
Connecting Women Lunch
SOLD OUT! Join the waitlist. We’re looking forward to an afternoon filled with inspiration, connection and celebration. Event details Date: Friday 19 May 2023 Time: 11:45am: Registration opens 12:00pm: Pre-lunch drinks and networking 12:30pm to 3:00pm: Three-course lunch…
2023 BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awards Ceremony
Join us on Monday 8 May for the announcement and the live-streamed celebration of our 2023 BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awardees!Launched in 2015, BioMelbourne Network’s Women in Leadership Awards recognise and champion women who are making outstanding…
mRNA Lecture: Exploring the Clinical Trials Landscape
View Lecture Three recording below About the series: mRNA Victoria and BioMelbourne Network, are hosting a series of four lectures in the first half of 2023 for the Victorian RNA community.A networking session for attendees to foster new connections…
Point of Care Diagnostics – Market Trends, Innovation and Opportunities
VIEW AGENDA | VIEW SPEAKERS | VIEW SPONSORS Join us for an exciting conference on Point of Care Diagnostics (POCD) and the latest trends and innovations in Point of Care Testing (POCT) and diagnostic technologies. POCT has gained…
Seminar One – Leaders at the Forefront: Charting the Course for Victorian Medtech Manufacturing
Medtech Manufacturing Series In partnership with the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre (AMMC), BioMelbourne Network is excited to deliver a four-part seminar series for the Victorian medtech manufacturing sector.Victorian medtech manufacturers produce cutting-edge, high-quality products and have the capability…
mRNA Lecture: Fireside Chat with Professor Robert Langer, Co-Founder of Moderna, Institute Professor at MIT
View Lecture Two recording below About the series: mRNA Victoria and BioMelbourne Network, are hosting a series of four lectures in the first half of 2023 for the Victorian RNA community.A networking session for attendees to foster new…
BioForum: Continuous Improvement – Strategy and Company Culture
This event has been rescheduled to Tuesday 14 March 2023. To be globally competitive, Australian manufacturers and service organisations need to provide high quality, innovative products and services that are well priced to your target market. This can…
mRNA Lecture: Introduction to the Intellectual Property landscape, the product development pathway and leveraging existing capabilities in the development of new RNA therapeutics
View Lecture 1 recording below mRNA Victoria and BioMelbourne Network, are hosting a series of four lectures in the first half of 2023 for the Victorian RNA community.A networking session for attendees to foster new connections and nurture…
Oceania Information Session: MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific 2023 Program
Register here. To learn more about the 2023 program and ask questions, register for the Oceania Information Session to satiate your curiosity and hear alumni’s experience firsthand! MedTech Innovator is the largest accelerator of medical devices in the…
AusBiotech and BioMelbourne Network VIC End-of-Year Function 2022
This event is sold out. AusBiotech and BioMelbourne Network are thrilled to invite you to connect in person at our End-of-Year function, and to celebrate the year together. We’re excited to bring the Victorian biotechnology community back together…
Going Green: Environment and Sustainability in Life Sciences
Around the world, there is a growing expectation for organisations to adopt environmentally responsible and sustainable systems and life sciences is no exception. Why do you want to “go green”? Do you want to improve the environment? Are your Boards, customers or supply…
2023 Women in Leadership Awards Launch: A Personable Approach to Leadership
In-person tickets are sold out, you can still register to attend online. Over the past few years, we have experienced an ever-growing and sustained cultural shift to hybrid working environments. With organisations interacting more frequently online than in…
2022 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event
We invite colleagues from our member organisations to attend the 2022 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event on Thursday 17 November. For our guests attending in person, the AGM will provide an opportunity to hear from…
Medtech Masterclass – Making it Work: The Human-Centred Approach to Medtech Development
MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MONDAY 17 OCTOBER – To join our waitlist please email us at info@biomelbourne.org MASTERCLASS PROGRAM COMPONENTS This Masterclass Program has three parts: PART A | BioForum: (Previously delivered on Tuesday 30 August)…
BioSymposium: Breaking Barriers – Supporting Future BioPharma
BioMelbourne Network’s full-day BioSymposium will dissect fundamental barriers in biopharma for the development of a stronger, more supported sector. Delivered across four sessions, our industry experts will examine hindering obstacles between research and industry, explore key considerations of…
BioForum – Medtech to Market: The Snakes and Ladders of Team Curation
Please Note: This BioForum is a stand-alone event, as well as being Part A of the Masterclass Program. Registered Masterclass participants are not required to register separately to attend. Medtech success hinges not only on the safety, efficacy and…
Hot or Not: 2022 Sector Trends
What lies ahead for Victoria’s healthtech sector in 2022 and beyond? Our annual Hot or Not event, delivered in partnership with Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick, will explore hot trends in the sector with a selection of speakers each presenting…
MedTechVic futuremap® workshop – Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions, Clayton
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. Click here to view flyer Are you ready to take your business to the next level, but unsure what that looks like? Start your digital transformation journey towards Industry 4.0 with us! To…
Flu Resurgence: What does this mean for our sector?
As Australia opened up to the world, the question arose as to what kind of influenza season we will have in 2022. Flu prevalence in Australia has been at “historically low levels” since April 2020. However, this could…
BioPharma Masterclass 2: The Art of Capital Raising – Negotiating the Investment Landscape
This Masterclass Series is sponsored by the State Government of Victoria, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. Advancing Global Business Strategy for BioPharma is a customised program designed to support early-stage biopharma executives. Participants will gain valuable skills…
BioForum: Exploring the IPO Landscape: Biotech Boom, Bubble or Bust?
Please Note: This BioForum is a stand-alone event, as well as being Day 1 of the Masterclass program. Registered Masterclass participants are not required to register separately to attend. Biotech R&D prioritisation has been a major focal point…
Connecting Women Lunch – SOLD OUT
Post event networking 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Registrations close 22 April 2022. Join us on Friday 13 May for an afternoon of inspiration, connection and celebration. Now in its 12th year, BioMelbourne Network’s Connecting Women Lunch, sponsored…
2022 BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awards Ceremony
Join us on Thursday 5 May for the announcement and celebration of our 2022 BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awardees! Launched in 2015, BioMelbourne Network’s Women in Leadership Awards celebrate, honour and profile exceptional leaders in healthtech who…
2022 Industry Update – Investment & Funding
(Please note – the In person allocation has been exhausted, you are welcome to attend online) Sponsored by the State Government of Victoria, this BioForum: 2022 Industry Update – Investment and Funding, will provide an overview of some…
BioSymposium: Optimising the Victorian Medtech Ecosystem
BioMelbourne Network is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Victoria. In running this event we will conservatively follow State Government health and safety guidelines. BioMelbourne Network invites you to join us for a full day BioSymposium sponsored by the State…
Biotech Innovations – A BioChallenge Winner Showcase
Cytiva has collaborated with BioMelbourne Network to create a webinar showcasing the promising industry researchers and companies who finished in the top four places in Cytiva’s ANZ BioChallenge. The event will include a panel discussion exploring the challenges…
BioPharma Masterclass 1: Creating a Value Story for Your Product
This Masterclass Series is sponsored by the State Government of Victoria, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions. Advancing Global Business Strategy for BioPharma is a customised program designed to support early-stage biopharma executives. Participants will gain valuable skills…
BioForum – Translating Innovation: From Lab Bench to Marketplace
Funding for today’s life science ventures is often granted for disruptive innovations that bear intrinsic risks and aim to fundamentally change current healthcare practices. So how do we manage high-risk R&D projects while developing them as a robust…
Automating Document, Trial and Quality Management: Software Application for Healthtech
In addition to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance, it is recommended that an effective quality management system is adopted by any Healthtech organisation that intends to commercialise a product. Quality management provides continuous improvement, enhancing patient health outcomes…
MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific LIVE Information Session + Q&A
If you missed out, you can watch the entire event on YouTube: MedTech Innovator APAC in collaboration with BioMelbourne Network MedTech Innovator is the largest accelerator of medical devices in the world and the industry’s premiere nonprofit global…
MedTechVic futuremap® workshops 2022
5 workshops in 2022: Bayswater – 1 April 2022 Bosch Australia – 24 June 2022 Or register your interest in future workshops Click here to view flyer Are you ready to take your business to the next level,…
2021 AusBiotech & BioMelbourne Network VIC End-of-Year Function
BioMelbourne Network is once again partnering with AusBiotech to celebrate Christmas – in person! As we say goodbye to 2021, there’s a lot to be thankful for in the Healthtech Industry. Please join us to celebrate our collective…
Protected: Increasing Business & Research Partnerships with Israel: Opportunities, Funding and In-market Support
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BioForum: The Rise of Ransomware in Healthtech
Register now and reduce your risk 2021 has been the worst year on record for ransomware. Globally, we’ve seen a significant shift from data breaches caused by human error to those caused by malicious and criminal attacks. During…
2021 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event
We invite colleagues from our member organisations to attend the 2021 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event on Tuesday 30 November.Once again, our AGM will be held virtually via Zoom, and will provide the opportunity to…
Leading for a Healthy Future: 2022 Women in Leadership Awards Launch
Posted: 19 October 2021 Event date: 25 November 2021 Throughout the pandemic, leaders in the health industry have been presented with extraordinary challenges. Now it is time to cast our sights forward, to a future beyond COVID, and…
Life as a Public Company Director
Posted: 22 October 2021 Event: 17 November 2021 BioMelbourne Network and Gadens are hosting a webinar to discuss the new laws, duties, stakeholders and risks directors need to navigate after their company conducts an IPO. Gadens Corporate Partner…
Industry Report – Assessing pandemic impact on freight and logistics for the Victorian Healthtech Industry
Event Date: 4 November 2021 Global Victoria partnered with BioMelbourne Network to bring attention to key freight and logistics challenges faced by the Victorian Healthtech Industry, and the potential risks and impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused.…
Is your biologic molecule trapped on the bench?
Event date: 14 October 2021 About the event As someone pursuing the clinical promise of a biotherapeutic molecule, you already believe in the technology’s potential. Cytiva believes scientists from Australia and New Zealand have many biotherapeutic molecules of…
Increasing Business & Research Partnerships with Israel: Opportunities, Funding and In-market Support
Australia is focused on enhancing its commercialisation capability through translation of its world-class research into products and services to impact people’s health and wellbeing1. Israel is a leader in innovation (ranked #13 in the world2), commercialisation and entrepreneurship, and…
BioSymposium: Advancements in Precision Medicine – Opportunities, Challenges and Economics
Please note: This event is now online only due to COVID restrictions in Victoria You are invited to join BioMelbourne Network for our upcoming BioSymposium: Advancements in Precision Medicine – Opportunities, Challenges and Economics, sponsored by the State…
BioMelbourne Network Strategy Launch: The Path Forward
Due to COVID restrictions, this event is now available to attend virtually only. About the event BioMelbourne Network is rolling out a new three-year strategy, developed through significant engagement and interaction with our members, local and national industry…
BioForum – Future Direction for mRNA Technology
mRNA technology has long held huge promise. For decades, scientists have been pursuing the diverse therapeutic possibilities of mRNA technology. However, scientific promise became medical reality in 2020 in response to the pandemic with mRNA technology now central…
BioForum – Our Mental Health Epidemic: The Need for Innovation in Treatment
Due to COVID restrictions, this event is now available to attend virtually only. About the event Despite an ever-increasing number of Australians experiencing debilitating mental illnesses, there has been little innovation in mental health treatment options over the…
BioForum – AI-driven Medical Technology: Device, Data or Service?
About The Event Artificial Intelligence is at the very heart of medical device and digital health development and will continue to play an ever-growing role. The inclusion of AI in your product offering may transform how you think…
2021 BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awards Ceremony (Online)
The BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awards were launched in 2015 to recognise and champion women at different stages of their careers, who have made outstanding contributions to advancing the biotechnology, medical technology and pharmaceutical sector, and inspire…
BioSymposium – Devices + Diagnostics: Navigating our New World
After a tumultuous year of change, how has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the global medical technology landscape? Device and diagnostic development pathways have had to shift to adapt to our new world. And although international travel bans continue…
BioBriefing – Strengthening Sovereign Capabilities: Advanced Manufacturing for Australian BioPharma
Please note – registrations for this event have now closed. Any queries, please contact Jo O’Brien – jobrien@biomelbourne.org or 0437 440 267. In Person guests are invited to join us for a networking session from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.…
Collaboration for Innovation: CRC-P Grants for Medical Product Manufacturing
The seminar, hosted by MTPConnect in conjunction with BioMelbourne Network, will highlight the opportunity to access Round 11 of Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants that provide funding for short-term industry-led research collaborations to support manufacturing-related projects in…
Hot or Not: Paving a path for 2021
4/2/21 UPDATE: Due to new COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria overnight, this event is now VIRTUAL-ONLY. Please read below for further details. In the wake of 2020, we are all too aware of what’s NOT hot in the health industry…
MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific LIVE Information Session
Join an “Ask me Anything” session for startups and scale-ups to learn about the benefits of applying to MedTech Innovator, the world’s largest accelerator for devices, diagnostics and digital health. In this session, you will also hear tips…
BioForum – Getting Your Ducks in a Row: Preparing for Meaningful Engagement with Industry
When navigating the journey to product commercialisation, knowing the “who, how, when and why” of engagement with industry is integral to the successful translation of a novel research endeavour into a viable product with good market fit. Gaining a…
BioBusiness Insights: Achieving Functional Efficacy
This is Session 3 in the BioBusiness Insights: Fundamentals of Corporate Governance series. Find out more about Session 1 and Session 2, and select a Full Series ticket below for a discounted rate. Are you an executive with…
Leading during times of crisis: 2021 Women in Leadership Awards Launch Event
In 2020, senior leaders have guided and inspired the heath sector like never before – all whilst adapting to change, working remotely and pivoting focus to navigate challenges of the pandemic. At this event, our guests will discuss…
2020 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event
BioMelbourne Network invites colleagues from our member organisations to attend the 2020 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event on Wednesday 11th November. This year our AGM will be held virtually via Zoom, and will provide the…
Information Session and Discussion with IFAM
Do you import or export? We invite you to join a discussion with those overseeing the International Freight Assistance Mechanism (IFAM), the State Government of Victoria, Global Victoria and BioMelbourne Network members. Given that the current reduced airfreight…
BioSymposium – COVID-19: A Global Progress Update
BioMelbourne Network’s half-day BioSymposium will provide attendees with a global progress update on the advancement of COVID-19 vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutic treatments. Given high global demand for effective products, complex challenges in manufacturing, supply chains and worldwide distribution…
BioForum – What does the Budget mean for you? A KPMG update for BioMelbourne Network members
The 2021 Federal Budget introduced a number of large stimulus measures to encourage business to spend big and drive a return to economic prosperity. This briefing will provide valuable and informative insights into the economic situation confronting the…
BioBusiness Insights: Building a Competent Board
This is Session 2 in the BioBusiness Insights: Fundamentals of Corporate Governance series. Find out more about Session 1 and Session 3, and select a Full Series ticket below for a discounted rate. Are you an executive with…
BioBusiness Insights: Breakthrough Technologies and Opportunities for Australia
This is Session 6 in the BioBusiness Insights: Opportunities in Regenerative Medicine series. Find out more about the full series. In this presentation Aislinn Treloar, Business Development Manager at Exopharm Ltd will talk about some of the work…
BioBusiness Insights: Fundamentals of Corporate Governance
This is Session 1 in the BioBusiness Insights: Fundamentals of Corporate Governance series. Find out more about Session 2 and Session 3, and select a Full Series ticket below for a discounted rate. Are you an executive with…
BioBusiness Insights: Achieving Global Reach & Partnering
This is Session 5 in the BioBusiness Insights: Opportunities in Regenerative Medicine series. Find out more about the full series. Achieving Global Reach & Partnering – with guest speakers Dr Kilian Kelly, Chief Operating Officer, Cynata Therapeutics and…
BioForum – The Optimise Study: The Role Science Plays in Optimising Isolation, Quarantine and Distancing for COVID-19
Without an effective vaccine or preventative drug treatment for COVID-19, isolation, quarantine and physical distancing are the crucial tools we can use to reduce the impact of the virus. These interventions rely on the support and engagement of…
BioBusiness Insights: Market Drivers in Regenerative Medicine
This is Session 4 in the BioBusiness Insights: Opportunities in Regenerative Medicine series. Find out more about the full series. In this session, Paul Brennan, Managing Director of PolyNovo, will share how PolyNovo enters various global markets, how…
BioBusiness Insights: Opportunities in Asia – the South Korean Perspective
This is Session 3 in the BioBusiness Insights: Opportunities in Regenerative Medicine series. Find out more about the full series. Asia is one of the most rapidly growing markets in the world, with significant influence in the regenerative…
BioForum – Made in Australia: Victoria’s Rapid Response to Manufacturing Demands During the Pandemic
Throughout the response to COVID-19, the sector has witnessed extraordinary demand for personal protective equipment, hospital beds and medical equipment. Furthermore, the pandemic has highlighted the need for, and importance of, keeping advanced manufacturing capabilities grounded in Australia…
BioBusiness Insights: Funding Opportunities in the UK: People, Partnerships, and Payment
This is Session 2 in the BioBusiness Insights: Opportunities in Regenerative Medicine series. Find out more about about all six sessions, and register for the series at a reduced rate below. Funding, collaboration and partnering are integral to…
BioBusiness Insights: The Global Landscape for the Regenerative Medicine Industry
This is Session 1 in the BioBusiness Insights: Opportunities in Regenerative Medicine series. Find out more about about all six sessions, and register for the series at a reduced rate below. In this session, Dr Michael May, President…
BioForum – Developing an Australian Novel Vaccine: The UQ/CEPI/CSL Coronavirus Vaccine Development Project
An extraordinary project, in extraordinary times. Learn about the processes, protocols, planning steps, key questions, and indicators of success alongside a discussion of the challenges involved in moving through translation, clinical planning, scale-up and manufacturing at lightning speed.…
BioForum – US Healthtech Market: Navigating Business, Trade and Investment in 2020
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the life science sector are being seen and felt worldwide, with various factors influencing key global markets. This BioForum will provide attendees with insight into the impact on the US healthtech…
BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awards 2020 Presentation
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED – CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND 03 9667 8181 The BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awards acknowledge and celebrate women who have made outstanding contributions to advancing the biotechnology, medical…
BioForum – The impact of COVID-19 on the investment environment: How are biotech and pharma adapting?
The biotechnology, medical technology and pharmaceutical sectors have been unprecedentedly impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic. In anticipation of a post-COVID world, corporate strategy and business development must be amended accordingly. This BioForum will allow an opportunity to reflect…
BioBreakfast: How to make a vaccine – why is Victoria so important?
Change of Format – Live Streaming Only Considering developments in the COVID-19 situation in Melbourne and beyond, we have had to make the decision, in discussion with our stakeholders, to run this event with closed doors. All registered attendees…
SOLD OUT – 8th Annual Devices + Diagnostics Lab
SOLD OUT – Please contact Nicole Pitcher (0409 182 900) with any enquiries. Manufacturing, Markets & Minefields Medical technology and the development of new devices and diagnostics co-exist in a dynamic landscape in 2020. Industry 4.0, the fourth…
SOLD OUT – BioBriefing – Hot or Not: Trends for 2020
SOLD OUT: This event sells out every year, ensure you book early. As in previous years we’ll kick off the event program with a look at what lies ahead for Melbourne’s biotechnology, medical technology and pharmaceutical sector in…
BioMelbourne Network & AusBiotech Christmas Networking Event
As in previous years, BioMelbourne Network is partnering with AusBiotech to celebrate Christmas. There’s a lot to celebrate in the biotech, medtech, pharmaceutical and digital health sectors! Please join us for end of year festivities to celebrate the…
BioBreakfast: Back to the Future: Patient Healthcare in the Digital Era
BioMelbourne Network are hosting a series of quarterly events in 2019, sponsored by the Victorian State Government (DJPR), with the theme ‘shaping the future of health’ with a view to align industry and economic development in Victoria with…
BioBriefing: The Business of Science
Can businesses better engage in science? Can scientific institutes successfully do business? Melbourne is at the forefront of neuroscience research, as improved therapies and devices are developed and tested. But can our businesses and scientific institutes harness the…
BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event 2019
This event provides the chance to reflect on the achievements of the year and hear more about the future plans and initiatives for BioMelbourne Network and our vision for Melbourne. After the short AGM, there is a networking event…
Premier Event: The Impact of Pharmaceutical Innovation on Premature Mortality and Hospitalisation in Australia, a Fireside Chat with Professor Lichtenberg
BioMelbourne Network in Collaboration with Medicines Australia presents a Fireside Chat: Helping Australians to live longer and better – at what cost? The Impact of Pharmaceutical Innovation on Premature Mortality with leading global health economist Professor Frank Lichtenberg…
Healthtech reimbursement: Go-to-Market in the USA
9–11 October 2019 | Minneapolis, USA About the opportunity Go-To-Market in the USA is a three-day experiential education opportunity in the USA, where Victorian startups will meet directly with payers, providers and decision makers in the US healthcare…
Biotech Development Lab 2019 – Formula for Success
In collaboration with the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre, Biotech Development Lab is back for 2019 with a range of engaging topics and expert speakers. The one day symposium – Formula for Success – will focus on drug discovery…
Healthtech Reimbursement Masterclass 3: Bringing it all together – translating reimbursement and health economics to successful market adoption
This masterclass module has three components: BioBriefing: The strategic approach: moving from concept to successful commercialisation (Tue 27 August 2019) Workshop: Bringing it all together: translating reimbursement and health economics to successful market adoption (Wed 28 August 2019)…
BioBriefing: The strategic approach: moving from concept to successful commercialisation
For a more in-depth look at this topic, you may be interested in participating in the third masterclass of our Healthtech Reimbursement Program – Bringing it all together: translating reimbursement and health economics to successful market adoption. In today’s…
Going Global Module 6 – Europe – Workshop: Navigating cell and gene therapies through global regulatory pathways
This workshop is the core component of the sixth and final module in the Going Global program. It will provide a deep dive into the pre-authorisation product development of existing and emerging cell and gene therapies from a regulatory…
SOLD OUT – BioBriefing: Cell & gene therapies – the tour guide
As cell and gene therapies continue to advance, so too do the regulatory frameworks that surround these products. Researchers and industry organisations can find navigating the regulatory guidelines a challenge as they endeavour to interpret legal and safety…
BioBreakfast – Disruptive and Emerging Technologies for Healthcare – AI and Robotics
This breakfast will explore ‘disruptive and emerging technologies’ for the future and will talk about the shifts that may make healthcare delivery better, safer and faster. It will also address the question if patients, healthcare providers and consumers…
Healthtech Reimbursement Masterclass 2: Health economics and real-world evidence – payer and purchaser strategies
SOLD OUT – for further information, please contact Jo O’Brien. jobrien@biomelbourne.org This masterclass module has three components: BioBriefing: Show me the value! How do US insurers use health economics and real-world evidence? (Tue 30 July 2019) Workshop: Health…
BioBriefing: Show me the value! How do US insurers use health economics and real-world evidence?
For a more in-depth look at this topic, you may be interested in participating in the second masterclass of our Healthtech Reimbursement Program – Health economics and real-world evidence: payer and purchaser strategies. More payers and purchasers in the…
Progressing Innovation through Outstanding Leadership
The speakers at this BioBreakfast are the recipients of the 2019 BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Awards. These women, at different stage in their careers, have made outstanding contributions to advancing the biotechnology, medical technology and pharmaceutical sector…
Healthtech Reimbursement Masterclass 1: Healthtech reimbursement – getting paid in the USA
This masterclass module has three components: BioBriefing: The Changing Winds of US Health Care Policy (Tue 25 June 2019) Workshop: Healthtech Reimbursement: Getting Paid in the USA (Wed 26 June 2019) 30-minute advisory session: Meetings to be held…
BioBriefing: The changing winds of US healthcare policy
For a more in-depth look at this topic, you may be interested in participating in the first masterclass of our Healthtech Reimbursement Program – Healthtech reimbursement: getting paid in the USA. What’s driving the US healthcare market and how…
Connecting Women Lunch 2019
This event is sold out please contact us to see if there have been any cancellations – info@biomelbourne.org A highlight of the annual BioMelbourne Network calendar, the Connecting Women Lunch once again promises to be an event not…
BioBreakfast: The Victorian Heart Hospital – Driving innovation in cardiovascular care
BioMelbourne Network are hosting a series of quarterly events in 2019, sponsored by the Victorian State Government (DJPR), with the theme ‘shaping the future of health’ with a view to align industry and economic development in Victoria with…
Going Global Module 5 – Europe – Pathways to Europe: Regulatory, commercial & market access for medicinal products
The fifth module in the Going Global program will provide attendees with a ‘deep-dive’ into the nuances of the European healthcare landscape and how to successfully access and navigate this key global market, with a focus on regulatory strategy,…
BioBriefing: Medicines in the EU: What you need to know to get to market
International guest speaker, Dr Thomas Lönngren, Strategic Advisor, NDA Group AB and former Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) is an expert on best practice for market access and regulatory strategy for biotech companies in the…
SOLD OUT – Healthtech Reimbursement: Getting Paid in the USA – Official Program Launch
If you haven’t got a reimbursement strategy, you haven’t got a business model. Healthcare in the US is complex, and it’s only in recent years that medical technology entrepreneurs have identified ‘reimbursement’ as the most significant barrier to…
7th Annual Devices + Diagnostics Lab: Patient-centric medical technology
Patient engagement in healthcare innovation is critical for improving outcomes and delivering value across the healthcare supply chain. This event will highlight key strategies and trends in patient-centric approaches to developing medical technology – including how to build…
BioBreakfast: Innovation Challenges in Healthcare
Announcing the BioMelbourne Network 2019 “Shaping the Future of Health” BioBreakfast series, sponsored by the Victorian State Government (DJPR), to lead the conversation in aligning industry growth and economic development with future healthcare needs. This series of quarterly…
SOLD OUT: Hot or Not: Trends for 2019
What lies ahead for Melbourne’s biotechnology, medical technology and pharmaceutical industry in 2019? Our annual “Hot or Not” discussion will explore the global trends for the coming year with 4 speakers each presenting a short “snap shot” of…
Member-only Christmas Networking Function
BioMelbourne Network and AusBiotech invite members to join us at the Lightwell in ACMI for networking and Christmas celebrations. An important networking event on the Victorian biotechnology calendar, the evening will provide you with an opportunity to review…
SOLD OUT: BioBreakfast: Transformation in pharma manufacturing for clinical trials
As part of our ongoing advanced manufacturing series, this BioBreakfast will be looking at topics around issues relating to manufacturing for clinical trials and problems in phase II trials. Jane Ryan, representing CSIRO, will be speaking at the…
BioBriefing: Non-traditional business models for pharmaceutical development
At this BioBriefing Mark Sullivan, Founder, Managing Director and Board Member, Medicines Development for Global Health (MDGH) and recently announced Victorian Australian of the Year 2019 will be talking to the Network about how he has brought the…
BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting
This event provides the chance to reflect on the achievements of the year and hear more about the future plans and initiatives for BioMelbourne Network and our vision for Melbourne. After the short AGM, there is a networking event…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBreakfast: Innovation Week launch breakfast
This event is now fully booked. Join us for the official launch of Innovation Week 2018 – A celebration of STEMM innovation and entrepreneurship. Starting with the inaugural Innovation Week in 2015, this initiative is now in its…
BioBriefing: Meet Minister Philip Dalidakis MP
BioMelbourne Network with CSL presents a ‘fireside chat’ with the Hon Philip Dalidakis MP, Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, and Minister for Small Business. This Town Hall-style event will discuss the ways Victoria can realise…
Workshop – Cell and Gene Therapies: Preparing for International Clinical Development – FULLY BOOKED
ERA Consulting and BioMelbourne Network presents Cell and Gene Therapies: Preparing for International Clinical Development About the event: This workshop will focus on how cell and gene therapies (advanced therapy medicinal products, “ATMPs”) should be prepared for clinical…
BioBriefing: Cutting-edge trends in the US healthcare market: Commercial strategy and the need to adapt
The medical device and life sciences industries move at a fast pace with major advances in technology and exponential market growth markedly pronounced in some geographies. The evolution of healthcare innovation occurs in a global market context, where binding…
Going Global Module 4 – US – Go-to-Market Commercial Strategy: Positioning for US Sales Success
For the fourth module in the Going Global program, we welcome visiting international expert Dr Caroline Popper, co-founder and President of Popper and Company. Caroline founded Popper and Company with Ken Walz more than fifteen years ago to…
BioBriefing: Meet Shadow Minister David Southwick MP
BioMelbourne Network with CSL presents a ‘fireside chat’ with David Southwick MP, Member for Caulfield, Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources, Shadow Minister for Innovation and Shadow Minister for Renewables. This Town Hall-style event will discuss the ways…
BioBreakfast: Curating Innovation Communities
At this BioBreakfast our speakers will be sharing their views on how their work fosters a collaborative community to drive innovation looking at what’s happening globally, across Australia and right here in Melbourne. Collaboration is a good thing…
BioBreakfast: Innovative medtech manufacturing for personalised, customised medical devices
This BioBreakfast will explore enhancing customisation in medtech manufacturing with a focus on implantable and personalised medical devices. Jason Aldworth, Co-Founder & Chairman of 3DMEDiTech will deliver a keynote presentation on 3D Printing for healthcare manufacturing. An expert…
BioBriefing: 21st Century Cures Act – US Regulatory Impact
The 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), signed into US law on December 13, 2016, is designed to help accelerate medical product development and bring new innovations and advances to patients who need them faster and more efficiently.…
Going Global: Module #3 – US – US Regulatory Environment: Finding your way through the FDA
For the third module in the Going Global program, we welcome visiting international expert Dr Mary Beth Henderson, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems and Senior Principal Advisor, RCRI from the US. Mary has worked for over…
Biotech Development Lab – Molecules, Medicines & Markets
Prompted by the success of the annual Devices + Diagnostics Lab and requests from our members, BioMelbourne Network are holding a one day symposium to curate conversations on drug and therapeutic development. This high-profile…
SOLD OUT – Translating biomedical research Lessons from Boston, Tel-Aviv and our own backyard
The Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Office invites you to participate in a conversation about local and global trends in commercialisation and technology transfer across both academia and industry. When it comes to the translation of biomedical research, Israel and…
SOLD OUT – BioBriefing – Medicinal Cannabis: From Black Market To Bedside
The objective of this event is to highlight specific issues for the medicinal cannabis sector in Australia, with a particular focus on Victoria. We would like to give the audience a view of the sector across the whole…
BioBreakfast: Is Victoria Cell Therapy Ready?
Cell and gene therapies are revolutionising healthcare and delivering outstanding outcomes for patients. The pipeline of products is growing, providing potential cures for previously intractable conditions and creating new business models for healthcare innovation companies. The challenges in…
BioBriefing – Healthy India, Wealthy India – Accessing Healthcare Opportunities in India
Guest speaker Swami Swaminathan, Chairman & Co-Founder of CIIQ Healthcare Catalysts Private Limited, will be visiting Melbourne as a part of the Going Global program. In this BioBriefing, Swami will provide attendees with a macro level perspective of the Indian…
FULLY BOOKED – 10th Annual Connecting Women Lunch
This event is fully booked. If you would like to join the waitlist, please call our office on 9667 8181. For the past 9 years, the Connecting Women Lunch has provided the opportunity to highlight and celebrate the…
BioBriefing: Bringing New Technologies to the NHS Market in the UK
Dr Mike Burrows is the National Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) Coordination Director in the UK and will be in Melbourne as a part of the Going Global program. AHSNs are the only bodies that connect the National…
BioBreakfast: At the interface: Materials meets biology for next-generation life sciences
At this BioBreakfast three CSIRO Research+ Science Leaders will discuss research and translational activities in tissue engineering, microfluidics, stem cells, biosensors, biochips, and drug delivery. Presentation Titles: 4D cell culture systems for evaluating biomaterials – Professor Sally McArthur,…
6th Annual Devices + Diagnostics Lab: Disruptive Diagnostics
To register for this event, please call 03 9667 8181 Now in its 6th year, BioMelbourne Network’s annual Devices + Diagnostics Lab is renowned for providing attendees with the practical knowledge and actionable insights necessary for the development…
GSK’s Discovery Partnerships with Academia: 2018 Discovery Fast Track Australian Challenge Information Sessions
Does your research have the potential to lead to a new medicine? Would you like to partner with a leading pharmaceutical company to screen your targets to find compounds that may progress your research towards drug discovery? If…
Fully Booked – BioBreakfast: Clinical trials in Victoria – Building global competitive advantage
This event is currently fully booked. If you’d like to be added to the cancellation list, please call us on 9667 8181. Clinical trials are a vital strategy for ensuring better health and patient access to cutting-edge therapies.…
BioBreakfast: Access to innovation through sustainable universal healthcare systems – Pulling back the curtain on the PBS
LIMITED PLACES REMAINING – to register, please email npitcher@biomelbourne.org or call 9667 8181 Since its inception in the 1940s, successive Australian Governments have implemented a suite of reforms to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), so that it continues…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – Hot or Not: Trends for 2018
FULLY BOOKED – Our annual “Hot or Not” panel discussion will explore the global trends for the coming year with 4 speakers each presenting a short snapshot of what is HOT and what is NOT going into 2018.…
FULLY BOOKED – BioMelbourne Network, AusBiotech & ANDHealth Christmas Networking Event
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. This year, BioMelbourne Network is partnering with AusBiotech and ANDHealth to celebrate Christmas. There’s a lot to celebrate in the biotech, medtech, pharmaceutical and digital health sectors! Please join us for end of…
BioWorkshop – Ask Industry Anything
110 researchers already registered by these awesome organisations: Bringing industry and researchers together! In November 2016 BioMelbourne Network developed a new approach to industry and academic/research engagement with the workshop – Ask Industry Anything. Due to popular…
BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting & Networking Event
This event provides the chance to reflect on the achievements of the year and hear more about the future plans and initiatives for BioMelbourne Network and our vision for Melbourne. After the short AGM, there is a networking event…
BioBriefing – Effective, Safe Medicines For All Ages: Innovation in Paediatric Drug Development
For information on the 1st February 2018 BioBriefing – Hot or Not, please click here – apologies for the additional step ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With International Guest Speaker: Dr Patrick Smith, Chief Scientific Officer, Consulting Services, Certara (US) and a panel…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – The Changing Landscape for U.S. Venture Capital Investments in Healthcare
To be added to the wait list for this event, please call 9667 8181 San Francisco-based Jon Baer is the Managing Partner at Threshold Ventures and will be visiting Melbourne as the final guest presenter for the 2017 Export Ready…
FULLY BOOKED – Innovation Week Launch: BioBreakfast – The Future of Healthcare is Digital
FULLY BOOKED – Join us for the official launch of Innovation Week 2017 – A celebration of STEMM innovation and entrepreneurship Innovation Week is an annual celebration of innovation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) in…
BioBreakfast – Medicines, Manufacturing & Innovation
Is pharmaceutical manufacturing keeping pace with the advances of 21st century medicine? The development of new innovative medicines is transforming healthcare, with trends toward increasingly complex therapeutics and personalised medicine approaches. However, the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is facing considerable…
FULLY BOOKED: BioWorkshop – Global Pathways to Pre-Clinical Development Success
This event is fully booked. To be notified of places should they become available, please call 9667 8181. Learn approaches on how to design your pre-clinical studies from the experts! This workshop will cover global technical and regulatory…
BioBriefing – Data Security – Current developments & keeping your data out of the wrong hands
“The cyber-attack led to a disruption of our worldwide operations, including research” – Merck, following the June 27, 2017 malware attack. Data security is critical to many aspects of the biotechnology, medical technology and pharmaceutical sector – from protecting…
BioBriefing – Navigating the Maze to Commercial Viability in North America
With US-based James Sargent, Managing Partner, RQR Partners LLC The North American market is the largest market in the world for medical innovation, and entering this domain requires a sound strategy accompanied with focused discipline and patience. Access…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – A Fireside Chat with Dr Glenn Begley
This event is now fully subscribed. Join Dr Krystal Evans in conversation with the CEO of BioCurate, Dr Glenn Begley, and hear his views on the local and global biotech scene, his plans for BioCurate and his views…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – Reimbursement Dynamics & the Changing US Healthcare Policy
To be added to the wait list for this event, please call 9667 8181. Edward Black is the President of Reimbursement Strategies, LLC and will be in Melbourne for the Export Ready for North America Program. Medical technology has…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBreakfast – Leading Collaborations to Commercialisation
To be added to the wait list for this event, please call us on 9667 8181 “Collaboration is important not just because it’s a better way to learn. The spirit of collaboration is penetrating every institution and all…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – US Regulatory Landscape: Hills and Valleys at FDA
FULLY BOOKED. To be added to the wait-list, please call 03 9667 8181 Dr Mary Beth Henderson is the Senior Principal Advisor in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems at US based RCRI® (Regulatory & Clinical Research Institute, Inc.). Dr…
SOLD OUT – BioBreakfast – Strategies for China: Managing Risk to Build Opportunity
China is undergoing a massive transformation in healthcare, with the Chinese Government accelerating progress to address rising levels of chronic disease and support an ageing population. Combined with a burgeoning middle class that is fueling economic growth, there…
SOLD OUT – 9th Annual Connecting Women Lunch
The BioMelbourne Network Connecting Women Lunch is celebrating its ninth year. A unique and stylish affair, the lunch honours and applauds the successes of women in our most innovative industries. In the heart of Melbourne lies a chic…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – Navigating the Grantscape : Accessing Funding
This event is fully booked Back by popular demand, the BioMelbourne Network BioBriefing – Navigating the Grantscape is returning on Tuesday 16th May. Find out about the grants and non-dilutive funding opportunities that are available and how companies…
BioBriefing – Navigating the Grantscape Part II
When: Tuesday 16th May 2017 Time: Registration from 3:45 for 4:00pm – 5:15pm session, followed by a networking Where: KPMG, Tower Two, Collins Square 727 Collins Street Melbourne Cost: Members: $65 Non-Members: $130 (Prices include GST) To check if your organisation is…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – Commercialising Medtech – 6 Secrets to Success & Planet Innovation Facility Tour
Are you a medical technology company or entrepreneur seeking to enter a new market, develop a new product or commercialise technology? This BioBriefing and facility tour may help answer some of these questions for you: • Where should…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBreakfast – A Roadmap for the Medtech and Pharma Industry
This event is fully booked! To be added to the wait list, please call the BioMelbourne Network office on 03 9667 8181 You are invited to this BioBreakfast to hear CSIRO and MTPConnect (Medical Technology and Pharmaceuticals Industry…
BioBreakfast – Pathways to Europe: Pitfalls and Strategies for Success
Victoria has a long and rich relationship with the Europe, built on a history of migration, trade, investment and long established cultural ties. As major source markets for direct investment to Victoria, the major economies of Western Europe…
FULLY BOOKED – 5th Annual Devices + Diagnostics Lab
The theme for the 5th annual BioMelbourne Network Devices + Diagnostics Lab is Implantable Medical Technology. Speakers will address innovation in medical devices, with a focus on implantable medical technologies, across the product development life-cycle – from concept…
BioBriefing – New Kids on the Stock
Are you in the process of listing or are you thinking of listing? This New Kids on the Stock BioBriefing will profile recently listed companies and speakers will share their top-tips and the lessons learned from their experience of…
FULLY BOOKED: BioBriefing – Hot or Not : Trends for 2017
This event is fully booked What lies ahead for Melbourne’s biotechnology, medical technology and pharmaceutical industry in 2017? Our annual Hot or Not panel discussion will explore the global trends for the coming year with 5 speakers each presenting…
FULLY BOOKED: BioWorkshop – Outlook for 2017 and beyond: In Conversation with Thomas Lönngren
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED: To be added to the wait list, please call: 03 9667 8181 Outlook for 2017 and beyond: Regulatory and market access developments in Europe and US In Conversation with Thomas Lönngren 2016 has…
BioMelbourne Network & AusBiotech Christmas Function
Members please join us in celebrating Christmas 2016 BioMelbourne Network and AusBiotech invite you to join us at Little Flinders for networking and Christmas celebrations. An important networking event on the Victorian biotechnology calendar, the evening will provide…
BioBreakfast with Dr Andras Nagy
International partnership networks in regenerative medicine DON’T MISS OUR LAST BIOBREAKFAST FOR 2016! The State Government of Victoria recently announced that the first Australian node of the internationally acclaimed Canadian Centre for Commercialisation of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) will…
BioWorkshop – Ask Industry Anything
BioMelbourne Network is proud to present a new approach to industry:academic engagement. Breaking down the barriers, participants from research and academia have the chance to ask industry professionals all the questions that they might think are awkward, naive,…
BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting & Networking Event – Registrations Closed
BioMelbourne Network members are invited to attend the BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event on Wednesday 16th of November. It’s a chance to reflect on the achievements of the year and hear more about the future…
Innovation Week Launch BioBreakfast – Genomics and personalised medicine: Have we arrived at our destination?
Fully Booked! The personalisation of healthcare is one of the biggest global drivers of innovation in medical technology and pharmaceuticals today. Advances in genomics have created opportunities to deliver patient specific information to tailor treatments to the individual…
Fully Booked – 10th October – BioBriefing – Novel Cancer Immunotherapies
International Speaker: Dr Michael Rosenzweig, Ph.D., Executive Director, Biology-Discovery, IMR Early Discovery, Merck Research Laboratories What’s next for cancer immunotherapies? Targeting T cell checkpoint proteins have delivered amazing results for cancer treatment, but not all patients respond. Pushing forward into…
4th October – Fully Booked – BioBriefing – Navigating the Grantscape
The National Science and Innovation Agenda has created a new approach to non-dilutive funding in Australia and a range of new Federal Government initiatives. This is creating new opportunities for companies to access support, with a focus on…
20th September – BioBreakfast – India Unplugged
The world is looking at India from a new perspective, in a way that is challenging stereotypes and catalysing change – especially in healthcare. Healthcare system transformation in India has seen tremendous industry growth and innovation, particularly in…
13th September – BioBriefing – Corporate Culture and Risk
The BioMelbourne Network with Seer Pharma present – Corporate Culture & Risk Successful decision making is strongly influenced by your organisation’s risk culture which is concerned with how you make decisions – and how you allow those around you…
8th September – BioBreakfast – Advances in Cancer Therapeutics
The BioMelbourne Network and WEHI present – Advances in Cancer Therapeutics New combinations of therapeutic agents for oncology are delivering positive results for patients and attracting strong interest from global pharmaceutical partners. What’s in the R&D pipeline for clinical…
Fully Booked – 31st August – BioBriefing – The Future of Health
The BioMelbourne Network and EY present – The Future of Health The health sector in Australia is seeing a once in a lifetime transformation. An explosion in big data and mobile health technologies is enabling real-time information creation and…
25th August – BioBriefing – Medtronic Diabetes and Data Driven Healthcare
The BioMelbourne Network and KPMG present – Medtronic Diabetes and Data Driven Healthcare Diabetes is a data-intense disease where people with diabetes track glucose, insulin, meals, medications, sleep and activity to make decisions on an event-by-event, hour-by-hour basis. The…
18th August – FULLY BOOKED – Seminar – The Role of Universities in the Innovation Ecosystem
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED The BioMelbourne Network and Biomedical Research Victoria present International Guest Speaker, Dr Gerald Chan, CEO, Morningside, USA Free Seminar: The Role of Universities in the Innovation Ecosystem With Australia’s changing economy, the role of universities…
10th August – BioBreakfast – Partnering Through the Healthcare Product Life-cycle
The BioMelbourne Network presents – Partnering Through the Healthcare Product Life-cycle Supported by Swinburne University of Technology and the ARC Training Centre in Biodevices at Swinburne The challenges of taking an idea to market in the healthcare sector requires a…
Non Executive Director Lunch Series
The BioMelbourne Network in partnership with EY is pleased to offer a four-part series of Non-Executive Directors Luncheons throughout 2016. Topics to date have included: Executive and board remuneration – what does the future look like? The Fundamentals of…
27th July – Information Session – Proposed Medtech Trade Mission to the US
Victorian Medtech Trade Mission to the US in October 2016 The BioMelbourne Network, on behalf of the State Government of Victoria, is proposing to lead a major Medtech Trade Mission to the United States including attendance at AdvaMed 2016…
SOLD OUT – 5th July – BioBriefing – Health-Tech and Hype: Lessons from Theranos
SOLD OUT – The BioMelbourne Network with Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick present Health-Tech and Hype: Lessons from Theranos The rise and fall of Theranos has seen the unraveling of this US based health-technology start-up, with the once heralded company now…
21st June – BioBriefing – Biocontainment Capability for Biotech
BioMelbourne Network with the CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory present: Biocontainment Capability for Biotech The CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) helps protect Australia’s multi-billion dollar livestock and aquaculture industries, and the general public from emerging infectious disease threats. It is…
31st May – CFO Post-Budget Lunch
BioMelbourne Network in partnership with EY CFO Post-Budget Lunch Hosted by EY with Mr Nigel Baade, CFO, Starpharma This is an Invitation Only event however if you wish to attend the next CFO Lunch in the series, please contact…
SOLD OUT – Friday 20th May 2016 – BioMelbourne Network Connecting Women Lunch
SOLD OUT The BioMelbourne Network Connecting Women Lunch is celebrating its eighth year. A unique and stylish affair, the lunch honours and applauds the successes of women in our most innovative industries. The stunning Mural Hall provides the…
SOLD OUT – 28th April 2016 BioBriefing – Advances in 3D Printed Biomedical Devices
3D printing enables the creation of medical implants and surgical tools customised to fit in a patient’s body or surgeon’s hand, rapid prototyping of devices for use in clinical trials, and creation of orthopaedic and dental implants with…
19th April 2016 Drop-In Sessions – Regulatory Clinic Complimentary Individual Sessions with Bioregulatory Consulting (BRC)
Bioregulatory Consulting (BRC) is based in Melbourne, Australia and has provided a specialised regulatory and development consultancy service to the biotech and pharmaceutical industry since 2002. Penny Field, as the Principal Consultant of Bioregulatory Consulting, has consulted on…
14th April – BioBreakfast – Scaling-up for success: Production, and manufacturing for commercial product development
Melbourne has a rich innovation ecosystem and one of the identified gaps is moving research out of the lab and into commercial product development. One of the barriers is around the ability to scale-up new biotech and medtech…
3rd March BioBriefing – The Entrepreneur’s Programme: Your guide to business & innovation support
The Entrepreneur’s Programme is an Australian Government initiative to help drive growth and competition, with a focus on emerging medical technology and pharmaceutical companies. You will hear how the programme can provide you with practical advice, matched grants,…
25th February 2016 BioWorkshop – Conversation with Thomas Lönngren: EU Market Authorisation, Market Access – and the Need for US Alignment
So you’re an Australian biotech company. What do you need to consider when developing your strategy for EU marketing authorisation, market access, and the need for US Alignment? This exclusive session with Thomas Lönngren will allow participants to…
23rd February 2016 BioBreakfast – Reshaping the Investment Landscape
2015 was a record year for capital raising and investment in biotechnology & medical technology in Australia. Worldwide the investment landscape is experiencing sweeping, disruptive change, with increases in private investing, a dominance of Venture Capital and Angel…
16th February 2016 BioBriefing – Innovation with Impact: Unrecognised Opportunities in Global Health
The global infectious disease product pipeline has been revolutionised over the past decade, with increased investment and R&D activity worldwide. Innovative collaborations between the public and private sectors are driving product development with investment flowing from corporate venture…
28th January 2016 BioBriefing – Hot or Not: Trends for 2016
This panel of speakers will present their views on the hot or not trends for 2016… When: Thursday, 28th January 4:00pm to 5:15pm – Presentation Followed by a Networking session Where: Philips Ormonde Fitzpatrick Level 16, 333 Collins…
10th December 2015 – BMN & AusBiotech’s Member Only Christmas Function
Strictly members only for this free event. When: Thursday, 10th December 2015 Registration – 5:30pm to 8:30pm Where: The Richmond Club Hotel 100 Swan Street Richmond, VIC, 3121 Speakers: N/A Price: FREE for Members RSVP: Monday, 7th December…
2nd December 2015 – Regulatory Consulting Triage Drop In Session
Complimentary Individual Sessions with Greengage Regulatory. When: Wednesday, 2nd December 2015 10am – 3:30pm – ‘drop in clinic’ 20 minute sessions Where: BioMelbourne Network, Level 2, Milton House, 25 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Speakers: Mr Ned Kilpatrick…
30th November 2015 BioBreakfast – Innovation Week 2015 Launch Breakfast
INNOVATION WEEK 2015 Monday November 30th to Friday 4th December 2015 www.innovationweek2015.org When: Monday 30th November 7:15am registration & buffet breakfast Presentation 8:00am to 9:00am Where: The Monash Conference Centre (MCC) Seminar Rooms 1, 2, and 3 Level…
27th November – Health Technology Partnering Forum – Collaborate to Innovate: Approaches to Partnering
The event brings together the healthcare innovation ecosystem of Melbourne to hear about approaches to partnering and collaboration from the perspective of global companies and local businesses. When: Friday, 27th November 2015 Event – 8:45am to 1:00pm Where:…
26th November – BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event
Strictly members only for this free event. When: Thursday, 26th November 2015 Registration 4pm for a 4:15pm prompt start, followed by Networking Function Where: EY Level 23, 8 Exhibition Street Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Speakers: BioMelbourne Network’s Board of…
24th Nov 2015 – Women in Global Business (WIGB) – University of Melbourne Survey
For the attention of all valued WIGB supporters. The purpose of WIGB’s research, conducted with the University of Melbourne, is to shape policy and programs and inform thought leaders on the best strategies to assist Australian businesswomen to…
26th October 2015 BioBriefing & Facility Tour – Seeing is believing: Advances in imaging technology R&D
Imaging technology is advancing rapidly, and global markets for medical imaging devices and applications continue to grow…… When: Monday, 26th October 3:45pm Registration 4:00pm – Presentation Followed by a Networking session (end at 6:00pm) Where: Australian Synchrotron 800…
20th October 2015 BioBriefing & Facility Tour – Quality Initiatives; Transformation and Training for Building Business Value
Hear from two speakers on the topics of quality initiatives for manufacturing transformation and reducing errors through best practice training. When: Tuesday, 20th October 3:45pm – Registration 4:00pm – Presentation Followed by a Networking session (end at 6:00pm)…
27th October, 2015 – Australian Tropical Medicine Commercialisation Grants Programme
Austrade invitation to participate in an information session on the Australian Tropical Medicine Commercialisation (ATMC) Grants Programme. This Programme will provide $7.1 million in grant funding over 3 years to commercialise research in new tropical therapeutics and diagnostics…
1st October – Regulatory Workshop: Orphan Drug Development and Registration
Presented by BioMelbourne Network together with ERA Consulting Group / Coté Orphan, LLC When: Thursday, 1st October 2015 Registration – 12:45pm Workshop – 1:00pm – 5:00pm Where: Spring Street Conference Centre, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Speakers:…
23rd September 2015 BioBriefing – Why Hack? – Hackathons for healthcare technology
BioMelbourne Network with Open Knowledge Foundation and Carlton Connect Initiative present this briefing.. When: Wednesday, 23rd September 3:45pm Registration 4:00pm – Presentation Followed by a Networking session (end at 6:00pm) Where: Carlton Connect Initiative LAB-14, 700 Swanston Street,…
17th September 2015 BioBriefing – Lean in the Blood Service & Facility Tour
The facility tour will showcase the state-of-the-art processing facility in West Melbourne that is responsible for processing 40% of Australia’s blood supply, also providing an understanding of the manufacturing processes and “Lean” journey the Blood Service has embarked…
3rd September 2015 – Conversation with Thomas Lönngren: An Intimate EU-Global Regulatory Workshop
Facilitated by Ned and Sarah Kilpatrick of Greengage Regulatory Consultancy. When: Thursday, 3rd September 2015 Registration – 2:15pm Presentation – 2:30pm – 5:00pm Where: Spring Street Conference Centre, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Speakers: Dr Thomas Lönngren…
18th August 2015 BioBriefing – Investor Relations: The JP Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference Experience
A discussion panel on a topic around the JP Healthcare Conference, which is held in January in the US each year, August is the time when companies should start thinking about going and planning. When: Tuesday, 18th August…
6th August BioBreakfast – Innovation in Epilepsy at the Interface of Industry and Research
Featuring a Panel of International Speakers When: Thursday, 6th August 2015 7:15am registration & buffet breakfast Presentation 7:35am – 8:40am Where: Ian Potter Auditorium Melbourne Brain Centre Kenneth Myer Building 30 Royal Parade (corner Genetics Lane) Parkville VIC…
30th July 2015 Briefing – MedTech Mission to US including AdvaMed Conference 2015
STC and BioMelbourne Network, on behalf of the State Government of Victoria, are leading a major Medtech Mission to the United States in early October 2015 (4th – 10th October) When: Thursday, 30th July 2015 Registration: – 3:45pm…
9th July 2015 BioBriefing – Hype or reality? Applied data transforming health
Healthcare produces massive amounts of data… When: Thursday, 9th July 2015 3:45pm – Registration 4:00pm – Presentation & Panel Followed by a Networking session (end at 6:30pm) Where: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute The Cox/Walford Meeting Room, Level 5,…
7th July 2015 BioBreakfast – Think Global: Strategies for International Positioning
Positioning globally in the healthcare market is essential for biotechnology and medical technology When: Tuesday, 7th July 2015 7:20am registration Presentation 8:00am – 9:00am Where: ACMI (The Cube) Federation Square Cnr Swanston & Flinders Street Melbourne Vic 3000…
1st July 2015 BioBriefing – Partnerships and Pathways to Market for Product Development in Tropical Medicine
With international guest speaker: David Reddy, CEO Medicines for Malaria Venture When: Wednesday, 1st July 2015 3:45pm – Registration 4:00pm till 6.00pm – Presentation and a Networking session (end at 6:00pm) hosted by the Burnet Institute Where: Alfred…
