Events

45th National Conference of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT 2925) 16 October 2025 @ 12:00 am - 18 October 2025 @ 12:00 am Location: The Esplanade Fremantle Region: Metropolitan Perth, Western Australia This conference will showcase high-quality, cutting-edge research and clinical practice that pushes the boundaries of traditional CBT while remaining grounded in evidence-based principles. We will explore how adaptations in formulation, intervention, and service delivery can enhance accessibility and effectiveness across diverse cultures, demographics, and conditions.

Endocrine Association of Australia (ESA) Clinical Weekend 2025 17 October 2025 @ 12:00 am - 19 October 2025 @ 12:00 am Location: The Westin, Perth Region: Metropolitan Perth The weekend promises to be one of learning, networking and collaboration, with keynote speakers and a conference dinner. Date: 17 to 19 October Location: The Westin, Perth Learn more and register (external site)

Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH 2025) 27 October 2025 @ 12:00 am - 31 October 2025 @ 12:00 am Location: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Region: Southeast Asia Meet the founders, investors and industry leaders who are working at the forefront of deep tech and frontier technologies that will shape the future. 

Child Health Research Symposium 03 November 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 07 November 2025 @ 2:00 pm Location: Perth Children's Hospital Region: Metropolitan Perth People with an interest in paediatric research are urged to save the date for this annual event, focused this year on Empowering Futures: Advancing Child Health.

2025 Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes Convention 04 November 2025 @ 12:00 am - 05 November 2025 @ 12:00 am Location: QT Hotel Canberra Region: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory The event brings together Australia’s medical research institutes, parliamentarians and other stakeholders for two jam-packed days of presentations, networking and information sharing

Epilepsy Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 05 November 2025 @ 9:00 am - 07 November 2025 @ 2:00 pm Location: Westin Hotel Perth Region: Perth CBD Major themes at the 205 meeting will be first seizures and newly diagnosed epilepsy, epilepsy prevention and treatment, and biomarkers.

FHRI Fund Open Day, Perth 05 November 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm The next Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Open Day is an opportunity for the WA research and innovation community to attend the launch of FHRI Fund programs and initiatives and get a forward view of other program openings across 2025-26 and 2026-27.

Wesfarmers Harry Perkins Oration 2025 17 November 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm In the 2025 Wesfarmers Harry Perkins Oration titled, Science and Trust in the 21st Century, Doug Hilton AO, Chief Executive, CSIRO, will discuss how Australia can build its science effort and bolster community trust in science for our collective benefit and for the benefit of future generations

New approaches to asbestos-related disease 18 November 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) presents experts in culturally appropriate health communication for First Nations communities, advances in mesothelioma clinical trials and treatment, and the latest research progress in asbestos-related diseases at this online and in-person public seminar.

Spotlight on 2025 26 November 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Spotlight on 2025 will be a special celebration of Western Australia's vibrant life sciences sector. Hosted by the Life Sciences WA, WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, and AusBiotech, the event will bring together key leaders and innovators from across the state’s life sciences community to connect, collaborate, and reflect on an outstanding year of growth and innovation.