Session 5C: Leaders in conversation: Leading the next generation of medicine
Tracks
Track 3
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
| Discovery & Advanced Therapeutics Breakout Room |
Details
Advanced therapeutics are redefining the future of medicine, and Australia is emerging as one of the world's leading centres of capability. With internationally recognised strengths in RNA technologies, cell and gene therapies, translational research, clinical development and advanced manufacturing, Australia has the foundations to lead the next generation of medicine.
The question is no longer whether Australia can compete, but how it can transform these strengths into lasting global leadership.
Bringing together internationally recognised leaders in advanced therapeutics, this strategic leadership conversation will explore the competitive advantages setting Australia apart, the partnerships needed to accelerate growth, and the bold decisions required to position Australia as the world's leading advanced therapeutics ecosystem.
Speaker
Mr Clay Alspach
Executive Director
Alliance for mRNA Medicines & Association of Clinical Research Organizations
Panellist
Dr Daniel Getts
Director
Aurora Biosynthetics
Panellist
Sue MacLeman
Advisor and Non Executive Director Healthcare Sector
Panellist