Protein Australia 2026 has concluded
The meeting was held on 17–18 August 2026 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Registration and abstract submission are now closed. The programme and speaker line-up remain below for reference. For news of the next meeting, see NBF events or get in touch.
Protein Australia 2026
The premier national meeting on protein science and technology, hosted by the University of Queensland's National Biologics Facility.
The premier national meeting on protein science
Protein Australia 2026 was held in Brisbane on 17–18 August 2026, hosted by the University of Queensland's National Biologics Facility. The meeting showcased contemporary research in protein engineering, veterinary science and bioproduct translation, bringing together leading academic and industry speakers from Australia and around the world for two days of science, exhibition and networking.
Six tracks across the protein ecosystem
Your registration covers
- Keynote speakers from Australia and around the world
- Scientific trade exhibition
- Expert panel discussions
- Student talk and poster competitions
- Social networking events
- Protein production workshop
Student & EMCR presentation prizes
Students and early-to-mid-career researchers presented their work as oral and poster presentations, with prizes awarded across both categories. Abstract submissions closed on 1 July 2026.
Featured speakers
Prof David Ascher
NHMRC Investigator & Professor University of Queensland
Sheila Barbero
Senior Associate Patent Attorney FB Rice
Lukas Gerstweiler
Lecturer, Chemical Engineering Adelaide University
Jann Ledergerber
PhD Candidate EPFL
Dr Henry De Malmanche
Postdoctoral Researcher University of Queensland
Prof Esteban Marcellin
Group Leader & Director University of Queensland
Prof Sheryl Van Nunen OAM
Clinical Professor Murdoch Children's Research Institute
George Peppou
CEO & Founder VOW
Dr Thomas Pillow
Distinguished Scientist Genentech
Prof Sally-Ann Poulsen
Professor of Chemistry Griffith University
Prof Gary Schenk
Professor of Biochemistry University of Queensland
Chris Smith
Partner Brandon Capital
Dr Owen Tatford CBE
R&D Leader Biopharmaceuticals Consultant
A/Prof Jenny Vo
Head, Centre for Biologic Therapies Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Steve Williams
Director CBE
A/Prof Michelle Wykes
Group Leader; Founder & CSO QIMR Berghofer / Fovero Therapeutics
Dr Michael Wheatcroft
VP of Discovery Sciences Telix PharmaceuticalsProudly supported by
Thank you to everyone who joined us
Protein Australia 2026 brought the national protein science community together in Brisbane on 17–18 August 2026. To hear about the next meeting and other NBF events, see our events page or contact the team.
See NBF eventsEnquiries: nbf@uq.edu.au
