The 2025 AAMRI Convention brings together Australia’s medical research institutes, parliamentarians and key stakeholders for two jam-packed days of presentations, networking and information sharing.

The event also features the 2025 AAMRI Dinner in The Great Hall, Parliament House on Tuesday 4 November, which includes the presentation of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award, proudly sponsored by CSL.

Attendees will include Medical Research Institute Directors, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers and Chief Financial Officers, Institute Senior Managers and Board Members, along with Government policymakers and officials, and key business representatives.

• Hear from national leaders including Professor Steve Wesselingh (NHMRC CEO) and Ms Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM (leading the National Health and Medical Research Strategy) on the future of health and medical research in Australia.
• Explore the future of AI in research with Rita Arrigo, Strategic Engagement Manager at the National AI Centre.
• Panel on public trust in science, led by Shane Huntington, will explore how our sector can rebuild public confidence over the next decade.
• Sessions on workforce resilience, mentorship and research culture – including how to spot burnout, mentor equitably, and build safer workplaces.
• Engage in advocacy strategy discussions on aligning state and federal efforts, and hear reflections from the Centenary Institute case on improving research culture.
• Celebrate our sector at the AAMRI Dinner – held at Parliament House with a keynote from The Hon Mark Butler MP and presentation of the 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award.