PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
2026 ARCS Australia Annual Conference
Life Sciences Unlocked: Shaping the Next Era
The ARCS Annual Conference stands as the renowned must-attend industry event where Regulatory Authorities, Government, industry professionals, consumers, patients, practitioners, researchers, and academia come together to unite, educate, inform and network. This year, the ARCS Annual Conference theme is "Life Sciences Unlocked: Shaping the Next Era", featuring a comprehensive program with parallel sessions spanning three days.
To watch a short video of what to expect at the conference - please click here. For more details on the conference three-day program and to secure your registration, please see the information below.
HOW TO GET THERE:
- Location: Level 2, International Convention Centre (ICC), Darling Harbour, Sydney.
- Date: 10-12 June 2026
KEY SPEAKERS AND PROGRAM
Visit the Speakers & Chairs tab in the navigation menu to learn more about the confirmed speakers and session chairs. The full conference agenda will be available soon via the Program tab.
The website will be updated regularly as additional speakers and sessions are confirmed, so be sure to check back for the latest information.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW:
This year’s program is designed to deliver value across all three days, regardless of functional area, supporting continuous professional development, insight and meaningful connection.
DAY 1: 10th June
The opening day of the conference will focus on the latest developments shaping the regulatory landscape in Australia and globally. Designed to deliver timely and practical insights, the program will provide essential updates for professionals working across prescription and non-prescription medicines, medical device regulation, GxP principles, and medical operations.
Continuing our longstanding collaboration with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the Day One agenda will feature updates from key TGA branches, highlighting significant initiatives, reforms and priority projects.
Some of the focus areas from the TGA will include:
- Keynote address, to include the high-level branch updates
- PMAB - Q&A panel section
- Pharmacovigilance
- Medicine shortages
- Clinical trials and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Labelling/TGO update
- CH Q12 implementation
- Software reforms and compliance including AI
- Reliance pathways, application audit framework and case management model
- IVD reforms and processes
- GMP clearance
- Section 19A application process
- Real World Evidence
The day will conclude with a highly anticipated welcome networking reception, a must-attend opportunity to connect with peers and industry leaders.
Educational Streams:
- GxP Principles (including GMP, manufacturing, supply chain and quality)
- Reimbursement and Market Access
- Prescription Medicine Regulation
- Medical Devices Regulation Summit
- Medical Operations
- Leadership, Wellness and Resilience
DAY 2: 11th June
The second day of the conference will deliver focused updates across prescription and non-prescription medicine regulation, pharmacovigilance, reimbursement and market access, clinical research, and data, technology and informatics. The program will highlight key sector developments and explore how technology is being leveraged across the life sciences landscape.
Building on our ongoing collaboration, we are again working closely with the TGA to ensure the agenda includes timely updates from relevant branches on priority projects, reforms and activities.
Day Two will conclude with a highly anticipated networking event, the Conference Dinner. Delegates are invited to enjoy an unforgettable evening while taking in the spectacular Vivid Sydney light displays from a unique Sydney Harbour-side dining experience.
Educational Streams:
- Clinical Research
- Prescription and Non-prescription Medicine Regulation
- Reimbursement and Market Access
- Data, Technology and Informatics
- Pharmacovigilance
DAY 3: 12th June
The final day of the conference will offer deeper insights into clinical operations from sponsor, site and patient perspectives. The program will introduce a dedicated stream focused on diversity, inclusiveness and consumer engagement, highlighting their critical role in research, workforce development and sector capacity.
The day will also feature sessions designed to support and connect entrepreneurs and innovators, alongside a new cross-sector stream delivering updates from Federal and State governments. Returning by popular demand, the student and early-career stream will once again provide valuable career guidance and sector insights.
The conference will conclude with a “must-attend” closing networking reception, providing a final opportunity to reflect, connect and celebrate.
Educational Streams:
- Clinical Research
- Diversity, Inclusiveness and Consumer Engagement
- NSW Early Drug Discovery / BioBeacon
- Innovation and General Interest
- Leadership, Wellness and Resilience
- Careers and the MTP Sector
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Travel Options
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