About the Event
The ARCS Annual Conference is the premier event for the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors in Australia, bringing together industry leaders, policy makers, and top‑tier professionals from academia. Attendees will engage in plenary sessions, interactive workshops, and round tables tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities in the Australian market.
This event serves as a critical platform for shaping the future of the industry, with discussions relevant to professionals in regulatory affairs, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, health economics, quality/GMP, and the broader healthcare community. Expect the latest regulatory updates from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and Medsafe (the NZ Health Authority), advancements in clinical trial methodologies, and emerging sector trends. It’s the ideal setting to connect with Australia’s most influential figures, foster partnerships, and explore new opportunities to improve patient outcomes and drive industry growth.
Under the 2026 theme, “Life Sciences Unlocked: Shaping the Next Era”, the conference delivers a comprehensive 3-day program featuring parallel sessions and perspectives from across the sector.
To get a glimpse of what to expect, view a short preview video.
Agenda
This year’s program is designed to deliver value across all 3 days, regardless of functional area, supporting continuous professional development, insight and meaningful connection. View the full program.
ARDC will present in the following session:
- Mobilising Health Data for Research with National Infrastructure: Now, Next and Future (B23b), on Health Studies Australian National Data Asset (HeSANDA) and Health Data Australia
- Date: Thursday 11 June (Day 2)
- Time: 5 to 5:30 pm (AEST)
- Speakers: Dr Adrian Burton, Deputy CEO and Director, People Research Data Commons
Learn More
To learn more about the 2026 ARCS Annual Conference, visit the conference website.
Do you have questions about this event? Contact ARCS Australia.