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Emerging Respiratory Diseases Symposium

EARLY BIRD CLOSING - FRIDAY 4 JULY

ASID is hosting the inaugural meeting on emerging respiratory diseases on 1 & 2 August 2025 at Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney.

The theme for the conference is Respiratory Resilience: One Health Approaches to Tackling Emerging Infectious Threats. The program will focus on a variety of topics across human and animal health and bring together all special interest areas in infectious disease management.

The program has been announced and is available on the conference website.

Key Speakers include:

  • Professor Paul Kelly, former Chief Medical Officer and Head of Interim Australian Centre for Disease Control

  • Professor Allen Cheng, Professor/Director, Infectious Diseases, Monash Health

  • Professor Ian Barr, Deputy Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza

  • Dr Michelle Wille, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Pathogen Genomics, WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza 

  • Professor Catherine Bennett, Deakin Distinguished Professor and Chair in Epidemiology

  • Emma Rooke, Assistant Director, One Health Unit, Interim Centre for Disease Control  

  • Dr Katherine Gibney, NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, Department of Infectious Diseases 

  • Professor Peter Richmond, Consultant Paediatric Immunologist, Perth Children’s Hospital, Head of the Immunology Department, Emerging Respiratory Disease Child and Adolescent Health Service in WA

For details on all speakers and their biographies visit the speaker page of the website.

Early Bird registration closes on 4 July 2025 so don’t miss the opportunity to attend this excellent two day program. Registration rates start at $295 for an Associate Member.

For any questions email the secretariat at events@asid.net.au.

Education is a cornerstone of ASID. Our events deliver expert knowledge, foster collaboration, and support professional growth across the infectious diseases’ community. 

 

Why Attend ASID Events?  

🧠 Cutting-edge education from leading experts and emerging voices 

🤝 Networking opportunities with peers across Australia, New Zealand, and globally 

💡 Exclusive member discounts 

📅 Diverse calendar of online and in-person learning  

Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM)  

Held each April or May over three engaging days, our flagship conference offers: 

  • Be part of a community where together we shape the future of infectious diseases 

  • Connect, collaborate, innovate and build partnerships  

  • We bring together adult and paediatric clinicians, researchers, microbiologists, public health professionals, policy makers, nurses, pharmacists, OneHealth and other ID professionals  

  • 450+ attendees  

  • ASID welcomes international attendees from more than 14 countries 

  • Expert presentations and posters 

  • Networking events with peers 

  • Support trainees  

  • Engage with leading partners, sponsors and exhibitors 

  • Member only access to content and recordings 

Our next ASM:

2026 Annual Scientific Meeting

13-16 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart

AFWG & ANZMIG Webinars 

Real-life mycoses cases + expert panel discussion across Asia Pacific. 

  • Held quarterly 

  • Regional collaboration 

  • Interactive, case-based learning 
     

Other Signature Events in 2025 

  • Meet the Expert Sessions 

  • Annual Networking Drinks 

Engage with the latest in research, education, advocacy and clinical practice. 

 

Collaborative Events 

We co-host events with other societies, focused on: 

  • Shared learning 

  • Diverse formats 

  • High-impact educational outcomes 

The collaboration can take on many different styles and the outcome is always our priority – excellence in education. Please contact events@asid.net.au for further information on co-branded event opportunities. 

 

Support Global Engagement 

As the peak body representing infectious diseases across Australasia, ASID actively bids for regional and international meetings, bringing global infectious diseases education to Australia and New Zealand. 
📩 Contact our Events Manager for further information: events@asid.net.au