PROGRAM

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Conference Themes/Streams

Day 1 (10-June-2026)

GxP Principles

Reimbursement and Market Access

Prescription Medicine Regulation

Medical Device Regulation

Medical Operations

Leadership, Wellness and Resilience

The Knowledge Exchange Dome

Day 2 (11-June-2026)

Clinical Research

Non-Prescription and Complementary Medicine Regulation

Prescription Medicine Regulation

General Regulatory and Reimbursement Topics

BioBeacon / NSW Early Drug Discovery Forum

Pharmacovigilance

The Knowledge Exchange Dome

Day 3 (12-June-2026)

Clinical Research

Diversity, Inclusiveness and Consumer Engagement

Data, Technology and Informatics

General Interest Sessions

Leadership, Wellness and Resilience

Clinical Site Excellence

The Knowledge Exchange Dome

This is an example of how a typical day at the conference may be structured. Final sessions, speakers and timings may vary.

Starting from  08:00 AM 

Registration & Optional Breakfast Sessions

Start the day by registering, grabbing a coffee, and connecting with peers. Select mornings may include optional leadership or sponsor-hosted breakfast briefings.

Starting from  09:00 AM 

Opening Plenary

The day opens with a plenary session in the main auditorium, featuring:

  • Conference welcome and acknowledgments
  • Key industry updates

Starting from  09:30 AM 

Keynote & Sector Updates M

Hear from senior leaders and regulators on major developments shaping the life sciences sector, including policy updates, regulatory reform, and future directions.

Starting from  10:30 AM 

Morning Tea & Networking

An opportunity to network, visit sponsors, and transition between streams.

Starting from  11:15 AM 

Concurrent Sessions

Choose from multiple parallel streams aligned to key focus areas such as:

  • Prescription medicines and medical devices regulations
  • Clinical research and trials
  • Market access and reimbursement

Starting from  12:15 PM 

Lunch & Special Interest Forums

 Enjoy lunch while networking with colleagues. Some days may include optional forums or targeted discussion groups running alongside lunch

Starting from  1:30 PM 

Concurrent Sessions Continue

Afternoon sessions focus on practical application, emerging challenges, and future-focused strategies across regulatory, scientific, and operational disciplines.

Starting from  2:30 PM 

Session Changeover

Starting from  2:45 PM 

Industry & Regulatory Perspectives

Hear directly from regulators, industry experts, and thought leaders on:

  • Regulatory reforms and implementation
  • Safety, pharmacovigilance and compliance
  • Innovation, R&D and emerging technologies

Starting from  3:45 PM 

Starting from  4:30 PM 

Starting from  5:30 PM 

Afternoon Tea

Final Concurrent Sessions

End the formal program with sessions focused on leadership, wellness and resilience, diversity and inclusion, consumer engagement, or broader industry topics.

Evening I Network & Unwind

Wrap up the day with a relaxed networking event, providing the perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet new contacts, and reflect on the days insights.

Please note:

This schedule and the agenda above are provided as an indicative guide only. Session topics, speakers, formats and timings will vary across the three days to reflect the breadth of streams and themes offered throughout the conference. Session topics, titles, speakers, timings etc are subject to change.

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