Friday, October 23, 2026

2:55 PM - 3:40 PM

Discovery & Advanced Therapeutics Breakout Room

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The global race for biotechnology has entered a new phase. Around the world, governments are investing in biotechnology not only to improve healthcare, but to strengthen national resilience, economic security and geopolitical competitiveness. From biosecurity and advanced manufacturing to sovereign capability and trusted supply chains, biotechnology is increasingly recognised as strategic infrastructure. As new partnerships emerge between industry, government and defence, this leadership discussion explores how these investments are reshaping innovation, creating new funding and commercialisation pathways, and positioning Australia to become a trusted global partner in the next generation of strategic biotechnology.

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