Infectious Diseases Aotearoa Meeting

3-4 September 2026

Te Pae, Christchurch, New Zealand

Convenors: Jemma Geoghegan, University of Otago, Joanna Hicks, University of Waikato and Natalie Netzler, University of Auckland

This satellite meeting will bring together leaders in infectious disease research across biomedical, clinical, environmental, and genomic disciplines to discuss emerging threats, surveillance innovations, advancements in vaccine and drug development and real-time pathogen evolution.

Plenary & Invited Speakers:
Professor Deborah Williamson, University of St Andrews UK
Professor Eddie Holmes, University of Sydney
Asiata Professor Dr Satupaitea Viali, Oceania University of Medicine Samoa
Professor Daniel Watterson, University of Queensland
Professor Nikki Moreland, University of Auckland
Dr Lisa Connor, Malaghan Institute for Medical Research
Professor Gene Tyson, Queensland University of Technology
Professor Kate Seib, Griffith University, Australia

Travel awards for students and ECRs available!
If you are a student or ECR submitting an abstract and wish to be considered for a travel award, please indicate this during the abstract submission process following the instructions provided. Total travel prize is up to $750. Please note that to be eligible to apply an ECR is
defined as <5 years post-PhD (excluding career interruptions).

Key Dates:

Friday 1 May, 2026

Registration & Abstract Submission Open

Wednesday 24 June, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

Friday 17 July, 2026

Early Bird Registration Deadline 4pm

Thursday 20 August, 2026

Registrations close 4pm

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