Upcoming Events

Sick of listening to endless seminars but still want to shoot the breeze with your fellow microbiologists? Join us for our winter wonderland edition of our Microbial Mixer night where you and your favourite microbiology colleagues can meet for a casual chat and drink!

Wondering whether it's worth being an ASM member in Vic and want to see what the fuss is all about? Come along to find out! Open to all ASM members and fellow microbial aficionados!

When: Thursday 3rd July, 2025
Time: from 5.30pm
Where: Natural History Bar and Grill, 401 Collins St, Melbourne Victoria 3000

14th - 17th July

Adelaide Convention Centre

The annual meeting is the premier conference on microbiology, bringing together a diverse group of scientists, clinical researchers and other professionals to discuss the latest advances in microbiology.

The meeting features an outstanding range of plenary lectures and symposium sessions, as well as extensive opportunities for networking with colleagues.

Key Dates:

Oral Submissions close: NOW CLOSED

Poster Submissions Close: Friday 28 March 2025

Earlybird Registrations Close: Monday 28 April 2025

Nature Microbiology Senior Editor Jess Thompson is partaking in the ASMVisiting Speaker Program following her attendance at the ASM National Meeting. We are fortunate enough to host Jess in Melbourne for 2 days across both Monash University and The Peter Doherty Institute.

Monash University - Thu 31st July 2025
What: Seminar with Jess followed by an EMCR lunch
When: Seminar 10:30am – 12:00pm
Where: BDI, 19 Innovation Walk, Clayton,
G-G02-Exhibition Space

Peter Doherty Institute - Fri 1st August 
What: Seminar with Jess followed by lunch
When: 11am – 12pm
Where: Doherty Auditorium, 792 Elizabeth St, Melbourne

There may be potential to meet with Jess and pitch your work to her. If you are interested please email your details (name, email, & institution) to vicbranch@theasm.org.au and yogitha.srikhanta@monash.edu by 5pm Friday 4th July