Events

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2025 events

Abacus dx will support the below conferences and events in 2025 and 2026:

Abacus dx regularly takes part in industry events across Australia and New Zealand, including conferences, workshops, and exhibitions.

These events are a great opportunity for healthcare professionals, researchers, and laboratory staff to connect with the Abacus dx team, learn about the latest diagnostic and medical technologies, and explore how their specialised products can support your work.

Check back regularly to see upcoming event dates, registration info, and highlights from past events.

Upcoming Events:

1st - 3rd July

NZASI 2026

Bringing together around 100 researchers from across New Zealand, this event provides an excellent forum for colleagues from industry, universities, public research organisations (formerly CRIs), and independent research organisations to connect in a vibrant scientific setting. The programme will feature invited speakers, thematic symposia, and presentations across foundational, translational, clinical, and agricultural immunology.

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1st - 4th August

HGSA 2026

Welcome to the 49th Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) Annual Scientific Meeting to be held at Te Pae, Christchurch, 1-4 August 2026.

Cultivating the Future of Human Genetics in Asia-Pacific”. Our programme will spotlight the exceptional contributions of colleagues from throughout New Zealand, Australia, and the wider region, whose work is shaping ancestry-informed genomic medicine and equitable health delivery in Asia-Pacific.

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19TH - 21ST August

NZIMLS 2026

In 2026, the New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science marks an extraordinary milestone — 80 years of the medical laboratory science profession in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This anniversary provides a powerful opportunity to reflect on the scientific breakthroughs, technological advancements, and professional leadership that have shaped the discipline since its inception.

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31st August - 2nd September

QRW 2026

QRW is New Zealand’s biggest annual scientific gathering. It is a week of coordinated meetings covering a wide range of areas of science. The concept has developed from three different iconic New Zealand scientific meetings the Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research, (AWCBR) the Queenstown Molecular Biology (QMB) Meetings and the NZ Medical Sciences Congress (MedSci). These meetings agreed to co-ordinate their meeting programmes in order to create a critical mass.

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31st August - 2nd September

NRL 2026

Be part of the 42nd NRL Workshop on Infectious Disease Testing.

Over three engaging days, this flagship national event will bring together leading researchers, laboratory professionals, and global experts to share insights, explore emerging trends, and advance the future of infectious disease diagnostics. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and real-world application, the workshop offers a dynamic platform for learning and connection.

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1st - 4th September

ASCIA 2026

ASCIA is the peak professional body of clinical immunology and allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

The ASCIA 2026 Conference main program will feature current allergy and clinical immunology issues and research presented by more than 60 experts on a range of topics: Food Allergy, Urticaria, Angioedema, Insect, Drug and Respiratory Allergy, Inborn Errors of Immunity and Autoimmunity.

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11th - 13th September

NHC 2026

Hosted by the Australasian Association of Histology and Histotechnology,
the 2026 conference theme, ‘Stories in every section’ celebrates the profound impact that histotechnology has on patient care.

HISTO2026 brings together an engaged and influential audience from Australasia’s healthcare, medical and research sectors, including histologists and laboratory scientists, pathologists and clinicians, biomedical researchers, educators and academic professionals, industry suppliers and innovators.

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18th - 19th September

Clinical Mass Spectrometry Satellite Meeting by AACB

More Than Just Lectures, this meeting has been structured to go well beyond a traditional presentation format. It is intentionally designed to be highly interactive, with dedicated sessions for substantive discussion on the future of mass spectrometry automation. Participants will have a valuable forum to exchange insights, address shared challenges, and collectively consider the strategic direction of the field.

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15th - 17th October

NZSO 2026

NZSO brings together world-class clinicians, researchers, nurses, students, allied health professionals, and industry leaders to share cutting-edge insights, spark new ideas, and strengthen collaboration across our community.

A highlight of the conference is our exceptional international speaker programme, featuring renowned experts from around the globe who will share the latest developments in cancer treatment, research, and clinical practice. Their perspectives will help drive meaningful discussions and shape the future of oncology.

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18th - 21st October

BLOOD 2026

Blood 2026 brings together the following professions: Clinical and Laboratory Haematologists, Advanced and Basic Trainees in haematology, Scientists working in the haematology area including transfusion medicine, thrombosis and haemostasis, & malignant haematology, Nursing Staff involved in the care of haematology patients, Pharmacists and Allied Health professionals involved with haematological disorders, Clinical and Pre-clinical researchers in the haematology field BMT Scientists

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Past Events:

21st – 25th February

IVW 2026

From the Workshop’s origins in the late 1980s as a forum to discuss autoantibodies (ANCA), the International Vasculitis Workshop has evolved to be the key vasculitis meeting, covering advances in research and care not only in ANCA-associated vasculitis, but in all types of vasculitis.

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6TH - 8TH MARCH

Pathology Update 2026

RCPA’s annual conference for pathology professionals is where science meets medicine and collaboration drives progress.

Across every discipline, from discovery to diagnosis, this year’s event brings together the best minds in healthcare to explore new ideas and challenge established thinking to learn and innovate in pathology.

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17th - 19th APRIL

ASDG 2026

Join us for the Australasian Society of Diagnostic Genomics (ASDG) 2026 Interim Scientific Meeting, held in Canberra, Ngunnawal Country, ACT from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 April.

With the theme “Harmony, Diversity and Equity”, this year’s meeting celebrates the voices shaping diagnostic genomics across Australasia. Expect three days of connection, insight, and inspiration.

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29th - 31st may

ADIAP 2026

The Australasian Division of the International Academy of Pathology is dedicated to fostering education, research and to advance knowledge in pathology.

The conference aims to provide attendees with updates and recent research findings, with practical applications to enhance their day-to-day practice of pathology and enable them to tackle challenges ahead.

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22nd - 23rd june

ABCD+

Bringing together researchers and clinicians with shared interests in B cell biology, vaccination, and translational immunology, fostering exchange of data, new ideas, and collaborative opportunities.

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