JOIN US IN NEWCASTLE

Join us at ABNA's 2025 Annual Conference "Biobanking Evolving Through Time" in Newcastle, 22-24 October 2025. The star event in the annual ABNA calendar, this meeting provides an opportunity to connect with biobankers and biospecimen scientists from around the world to discuss shared strategies to shape the future of biobanking.

Our 2025 program will once again foster professional growth and encourage a commitment to excellence through expert talks exploring novel approaches to traditional biospecimen science as well as and cutting-edge biobanking technology.  Enjoy workshops, special interest group meetings, rapid fire presentations, poster displays, and elevator pitch presentations as well as a range of networking events including biobanker speed networking, a site visit and gala dinner to facilitate collaborations with researchers, policymakers, corporate sponsors and industry leaders to drive innovation and partnership.

With a backdrop of cafes, live music, vineyards, wildlife conservation areas, coastal walks, stunning beaches and a dynamic working harbour, don't miss this chance to engage with the Australasian Biobanking community in the stunning regional city of Newcastle – New South Wales’ second largest city and home to a thriving research and education sector.

See you there!