Joint conference with the 13th Asia Pacific Marine Biotechnology Society (APMBS) and 5th ANZMBS conference.

In October we held a successful joint conference with the Asia Pacific Marine Biotechnology Society (APMBS). The 13th APMBC and 5th ANZMBS conference took place in the Adelaide Convention Centre and hosted 290 delegates from over 15 countries and regions, including Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, USA, Indonesia, Switzerland, Netherlands, France, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan. Over 4 days we heard some excellent talks that really showcased the diversity of research themes that encompass marine biotechnology.  The breath and quality of the research presented clearly demonstrate how marine biotechnology continues to make substantial progress in areas of natural product discovery, biomaterials, algal biotechnology, and aquaculture. The conference also highlighted the important role marine biotechnology is playing in supporting the circular economy and in addressing global challenges related to climate change and sustainability.

In addition to formal talks and poster sessions the conference held several discussion forums including the Student/ ECR Networking Forum, the Women in Marine Biotechnology Leadership Forum, and the Industry Investment Forum, providing networking opportunities for current and emerging leaders in the marine biotechnology space.

Congratulations to the winners of the APMBS2023 student talks and poster prizes.  A special congratulations to Hayley Stent who was awarded the ANZMBS Joe Baker award for the best student talk. A big thank you goes to all the presenters, session chairs and most importantly to the local organisers for such a successful event.

Keep a look out for the announcement of our next ANZMBS conference, hope to see you all there.