Welcome to the 2026 APSA Conference
On behalf of the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA) and 2025 Conference Organising committee, thank you for attending our 2025 APSA Annual Conference from Sunday 7 to Wednesday 10 December at the University of South Australia, City West Campus, Adelaide.
We do hope you found the conference both professionally and personally rewarding.
It is our great pleasure to invite you to join us at the Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA) Conference in Melbourne at the RMIT City Campus from the 6th – 9th December 2026. The conference theme in 2026 is ‘Innovation with Impact: Bridging Pharmaceutical Science, Education, and Practice’
The APSA Annual Conference will bring together international and national academics, researchers and industry members in the fields of pharmaceutical science, clinical sciences, pharmacy practice, and pharmacy education for four inspiring days of scientific exchange, collaboration, and innovation in pharmaceutical science.
This year’s conference will showcase the latest advances across the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice and pharmacy education fields, highlighting both fundamental research and translational applications that are shaping the future of healthcare and medicines development.
The scientific program will feature keynote presentations from leading experts, plenary lectures, oral and poster sessions, and networking opportunities designed to foster new partnerships and collaborations.
We are particularly excited to showcase the outstanding work of early-career researchers and students, providing opportunities to present research, connect with mentors, and build lasting professional networks. The conference will also showcase APSA’s annual awards and prizes, recognising excellence in the field.
Melbourne is renowned for its vibrant culture, food, and welcoming atmosphere, and provides the perfect setting for this important gathering of our pharmaceutical science community.
We are confident that APSA 2026 will be an enriching and rewarding experience. You can find all of the information on the APSA2026 conference website.
We thank all of our generous Sponsors and we welcome additional sponsorships.
Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to seeing you at APSA 2026 and sharing an exciting, engaging, and memorable conference.
Who should attend?
We welcome members and non-members from related disciplines. The conference is particularly relevant for:
- academic and industrial scientists associated with drug discovery, drug formulation and drug delivery research and development
- regulatory and clinical scientists involved in bioavailability and bioequivalence study design and assessment, preparation and review of regulatory dossiers
- start-up company representatives faced with implementing strategies for rapid drug discovery and development
- researchers in the clinical and practice areas of pharmacy
- academics with an interest in pharmacy education
- students and postdoctoral fellows from Australia and New Zealand in all areas of pharmaceutical science and pharmacy.
Why attend?
The APSA 2026 Annual Conference offers an enriching program featuring scientific research presentations across all fields of pharmaceutical science, pharmacy practice and education. Attendees will have opportunities to network with leading international and national scientists and academics through various social and scientific activities, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
A key feature of the conference is the opportunity for early career researchers and students to present their findings through poster and oral presentation sessions. Additionally, the event will showcase APSA’s annual awards and prizes, recognising excellence in the field.
We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne for what promises to be an inspiring and rewarding event.
Latest updates
Key Dates
2 March
Call for symposia submissions open
1 May
Symposia submission deadline
9 June
Registration opens
16 June
Call for abstracts
4 September
Abstract submission deadline
23 October
Early registration deadline
2 November
Accommodation booking deadline
6 December
Conference commences
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
The organising committee gratefully acknowledge our sponsors, without whom this conference would not be possible.
Major Conference Sponsors
Key Conference Sponsor
Conference Dinner Sponsor
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