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Invitation to Attend

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Organising Committee, it gives us great pleasure to invite you to attend the 2026 ACIPC International Conference.

Sunday 8 – Wednesday 11 November 2026, Gold Coast, Queensland and Online

The 2026 conference theme, From Knowledge to Action: Delivering Impact in Infection Prevention and Control, will explore how evidence and expertise can be translated into meaningful outcomes across healthcare settings.

By attending the conference, you will learn from national and international experts, network with like-minded professionals, and meet with Australasia’s largest collection of IPC industry suppliers.

We encourage delegates travelling to the Gold Coast to extend their trip either side of the conference, so you can visit the many wonderful sights and attractions the city and Queensland have to offer.

So, save 8–11 November in your calendar now — we look forward to seeing you at the conference.

Sally Havers
President
Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control

Please visit the 2024 ACIPC International Conference website for more information.

ACIPC International Conference

The ACIPC International Conference is held annually and is an opportunity for anyone with an interest in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) to meet and learn with colleagues from across our region.

  • The conference attracts national and international experts as keynote speakers and invited speakers
  • Infection Control Professionals (ICPs) and others can submit papers for peer review for presentation at the conference
  • Presentations cover the latest research and evidence-based practice
  • 500+ conference attendees network with IPC colleagues and professionals from across Australasia
  • The conference includes Australasia’s largest exhibition of IPC industry suppliers with 50+ booths
  • Attendees can participate at the face-to-face meeting and online
  • The conference includes a series of pre-conference workshop on specific IPC fields and sectors

The conference includes a number of important College functions:

  • The announcement of the biennial The Claire Boardman Medal for Leadership in Infection Prevention and Control, which is the highest honour of the College
  • The ACIPC Board invites an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of infection prevention and control to deliver The ACIPC Lecture
  • The Annual General Meeting of the College, which includes biennial elections to the Board of the College

College members are eligible to apply for scholarships to support their attendance at the conference. Members are encouraged to apply via the Awards & Scholarship page.

The ACIPC Lecture

  • 2025 – Dr Peta-Anne Zimmerman, The Last of Us: Infection Prevention and Control, Global Disruption and Circles of Influence
  • 2024 – Professor Brett Mitchell AM, An antidote to infection control confusion
  • 2023 – Peter Collignon AM, Clinical Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases Physician, Inaugural ACIPC Patron
  • 2022 – Belinda Henderson, The Pandemic Springboard
  • 2021 – Dr John Ferguson, Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases Physician

Conferences

Visit the conference website for information on our past conferences.

  • 2026 – Gold Coast
  • 2025 – Hobart
  • 2024 – Melbourne
  • 2023 – Adelaide
  • 2022 – Sydney
  • 2021 – Online
  • 2020 – Conference Community
  • 2019 – Perth
  • 2018 – Brisbane
  • 2017 – Canberra
  • 2016 – Melbourne
  • 2015 – Hobart
  • 2014 – Adelaide