Business Events Perth secures Australia’s largest life sciences conference

Business Events Perth has secured Australia’s largest life sciences conference, AusBiotech, to come to Western Australia in 2022. Business Events Perth chief executive Gareth Martin said AusBiotech 2022 is expected to attract over 1000 delegates to Perth, as well as bring new commercial opportunities to Western Australia’s thriving biotechnology industry.

“Western Australia’s life science industry is one of the fastest growing in Australia, with the total economic contribution estimated to be $29.7 billion last year,” Mr Gareth Martin said.

“The AusBiotech conference and Australia’s leading life sciences investment event will be held in our thriving state is an important opportunity to showcase Western Australia’s significant expertise in the biotech and life sciences sector, not only to the rest of Australia, but also to the world.”

“Business events, like conferences, act as a front door for trade and investment, and AusBiotech creates a platform for current and future biotech leaders to pitch their new products to potential investors, creating new opportunities and collaborations, supporting local jobs.”

Lorraine Chiroiu, CEO, AusBiotech said, “AusBiotech is thrilled to be partnering with Business Events Perth and the WA Government to bring two of Australia’s premier life science events to Perth in 2022, for the first time in more than 15 years. The mature sector continues to flourish and deliver social and economic benefits to the country, and these platforms offer critical opportunities for industry to engage with each other and with potential investors and partners. Business Events Perth is focusing on securing tradeshows and events aligned to defined State strategic priorities, demonstrating sector capabilities that drive innovation, foster trade, productivity, global competitiveness, and job diversification in Western Australia.”

“The annual AusBiotech conference is an exciting opportunity for our medical and life sciences community to showcase its competitive advantages, build networks and secure new partnerships,” Science Minister Roger Cook said. “This conference will bring together national and international biotech leaders and stakeholders, attracting speakers from around the globe and showcasing more than 100 companies.”