Melbourne to host CINP World Congress in Neuropsychopharmacology in 2025

Melbourne has won its bid to host the International College of Neuropsychopharmacology (CINP) World Congress, 16-19 June 2025. This will mark the second time the event will take place in the city, underscoring its reputation as a leading global hub for medical research and innovation. CINP’s Annual Congress serves as a platform for the global exchange of knowledge between clinicians and researchers, connecting biologists, researchers, psychiatrists, neurologists, pharmacologists and psychologists from over 50 countries. CINP2025, which will be held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Asian College of Neuropsychopharmacology, is expected to draw over 1,000 of the world’s leading experts to Melbourne. The bid, spearheaded by Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) with support from the Victorian Government and Tourism Australia’s Business Events Bid Fund Programme, will contribute an estimated A$5.9m (US$3.78m) to the local economy. Neurosciences, including mental health, is one of the pillars of research excellence in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, with strengths across all facets of the drug development and commercialisation pipeline to become one of the world’s top drug discovery centres. There are 23,000 professionals engaged in the medical technologies and pharmaceuticals sector in the state of Victoria, which is also home to a network of 22 pharmaceutical manufacturers, supported by 16 major medical research institutes, 11 renowned teaching hospitals, and nine universities. Victorian minister for tourism, sport and major events, Steve Dimopoulos, said: “Melbourne has a strong track record in delivering world-class business events and we look forward to hosting the CINP World Congress in Neuropsychopharmacology in 2025.” Melbourne Convention Bureau chief executive Julia Swanson added: “Our city’s excellent infrastructure and collaborative partnerships spanning universities, research institutions, and hospitals have cultivated an environment where the world’s most brilliant minds converge. It’s a place where inspiration thrives, innovation flourishes, and tangible transformations emerge with world-leading research and development.”