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Session 12A: Strengthening sovereign capability through advanced life sciences manufacturing

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Friday, October 24, 2025
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
Visionary Room

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Australia has developed recognised capability in advanced life sciences manufacturing, with significant capacity to expand and scale. As we move beyond existing niche areas and build confidence in local capability, we can shift from licensing offshore to delivering high-quality biotech, medtech, and diagnostics products to global markets. This session will highlight where Australian manufacturing is thriving, how advanced technologies can drive growth, and the role of investment, policy, and collaboration in accelerating success. Join us to explore how Australia can grow sovereign capability and position itself as a trusted global leader in life sciences innovation.


Speaker

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Dr. Kym Baker
General Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Panellist

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Mr Michael Junger
Director Industry And Government Relations
Vaxxas

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Dr. Dell Kingsford Smith
VP, Medical Affairs, Market Access & Government Affairs
Cochlear

Chair

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Ms Miriam McMahon
Manager Post Market Engineering
Cook Medical

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Mr Hitesh Mehta
COO & Co-Founder
Nutromics

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