Bioinformaticians, welcome to the first APBConnect.
Come and join industry professionals for an engaging bioinformatics networking event!
Why Attend?
Whether you're a student, early-career researcher, or seasoned professional, this is your opportunity to connect with Australia’s growing bioinformatics-in-industry community.
What’s on the agenda?
Entrepreneurship sessions
Launch of the Australian Bioinformatics Service Alliance (ABSA)
Career pathway discussions with leaders from research and industry
Networking with experts, peers & organisations
Date: 26th August 2025
Time: 1:30-5:30pm
Location: WEHI Auditorium, Parkville, VIC 3050
This event is free to attend but registration is required for catering purposes.
Speakers to be announced soon…
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 1:30 – 2:15 PM | Arrival & Registration |
| Part 1: Platforms & Translational Impact | |
| 2:15 – 2:20 PM | Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country & Opening Remarks – Vision for Breaking Silos in Bioinformatics |
| 2:20 – 2:40 PM | Talk 1: Launch of Bioinformatics Services Alliance |
| 2:40 – 3:00 PM | Talk 2: Bioinformatics Startups in Australia |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Panel discussion - From Bench to Business – Bioinformatician turned entrepreneur |
| Networking Break | |
| 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Afternoon Tea & Networking Break in the foyer |
| Part 2: Industry Application & Careers Pathways | |
| 4:00 – 4:40 PM | Industry Applications (4×10min talks) |
| 4:40 – 5:10 PM | Panel Discussion: Careers in Bioinformatics: Industry vs Academia |
| 5:10 – 5:15 PM | Closing Remarks and call for continued collaboration – Building a Connected Bioinformatics Community |
Accessibility
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Organising Committee
Amit Kumar, Monash Health, Victoria
Paul Wang, WEHI, Victoria
Richard Lupat, PeterMac, Victoria
Adele Barugahare, Monash University, Victoria
Anubhav Kaphle, CSIRO, Victoria
Chris Love, Geneseq Biosciences, Victoria
Mansi Aggarwal, Mass Dynamics, Victoria
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which this event will take place. We honour their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
