17–18 August 2026 · Brisbane

Protein Australia 2026

The premier national meeting on protein science and technology, hosted by the University of Queensland's National Biologics Facility.

The premier national meeting on protein science

Join us in Brisbane from 17–18 August 2026 for Protein Australia 2026, hosted by the University of Queensland's National Biologics Facility. The meeting showcases contemporary research in protein engineering, veterinary science and bioproduct translation, bringing together leading academic and industry speakers from Australia and around the world for two days of science, exhibition and networking.

Dates
17–18 August 2026
Venue
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Hosted by
National Biologics Facility, UQ

Six tracks across the protein ecosystem

Human Medicine
Vaccines
Food & Fuel Production
Bioprocessing & Analytics
AI & Computational Sciences
Australian & Global Bio-Ecosystem

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Student & EMCR presentation opportunities

Students and early-to-mid-career researchers are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations, with prizes across both categories. Abstract submissions close 1 July 2026.

Oral · Best $300 Oral · People's Choice $100 Poster · Best $200 (3 prizes) Poster · People's Choice $100
Submit an abstract

Featured speakers

Prof David Ascher

Prof David Ascher

NHMRC Investigator & Professor University of Queensland
Sheila Barbero

Sheila Barbero

Senior Associate Patent Attorney FB Rice
Lukas Gerstweiler

Lukas Gerstweiler

Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Adelaide University
Jann Ledergerber

Jann Ledergerber

PhD Candidate EPFL
Dr Henry De Malmanche

Dr Henry De Malmanche

Postdoctoral Researcher University of Queensland
Prof Esteban Marcellin

Prof Esteban Marcellin

Group Leader & Director University of Queensland
Prof Sheryl Van Nunen OAM

Prof Sheryl Van Nunen OAM

Clinical Professor Murdoch Children's Research Institute
George Peppou

George Peppou

CEO & Founder VOW
Dr Thomas Pillow

Dr Thomas Pillow

Distinguished Scientist Genentech
Prof Sally-Ann Poulsen

Prof Sally-Ann Poulsen

Professor of Chemistry Griffith University
Prof Gary Schenk

Prof Gary Schenk

Professor of Biochemistry University of Queensland
Chris Smith

Chris Smith

Partner Brandon Capital
Dr Owen Tatford CBE

Dr Owen Tatford CBE

R&D Leader Biopharmaceuticals Consultant
A/Prof Jenny Vo

A/Prof Jenny Vo

Head, Centre for Biologic Therapies Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Steve Williams

Steve Williams

Director CBE
A/Prof Michelle Wykes

A/Prof Michelle Wykes

Group Leader; Founder & CSO QIMR Berghofer / Fovero Therapeutics
Dr Michael Wheatcroft

Dr Michael Wheatcroft

VP of Discovery Sciences Telix Pharmaceuticals

Proudly supported by

Platinum Sponsor
Sartorius

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