Australia’s largest life sciences conference heads to Perth in 2022

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 1,000 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 AUD$29.7bn (US$23bn) last year,” Martin said. “The AusBiotech conference and Australia’s leading life sciences investment event 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,” he continued. Running in conjunction with the conference is the Australia Biotech Invest & Partnering event, which will provide opportunities for local companies and professional service providers to connect with key stakeholders and investors. There are currently around 40 biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and more than 50 medtech and digital health companies based in Western Australia, along with 22 research institutions and almost 65 services and support organisations. “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,” Martin added. “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,” WA science minister Roger Cook said. Business Events Perth partnered with the Western Australian Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and the City of Perth to secure the event.