Bridging lab, data and patients: Digital approaches to AMS and AMR

Explore how digital tools, genomics and artificial intelligence are being applied to antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at this full-day Melbourne symposium for World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2026. The program connects laboratory science, health data and patient care, with options to attend in person or online.

Who it’s for

• Clinicians, researchers, data scientists and pharmacists
• People working in, or interested in, AMS, AMR or digital health innovation

On the program

• Digital AMS and AMR research
• Genomics, AI-driven resistance prediction and outbreak investigation
• Stewardship across hospitals, aged care, veterinary practice and dentistry
• Clinical informatics, bioinformatics and digital surveillance initiatives
• A debate on AI and machine learning in AMS and AMR

Attendance and registration

• Online attendance is free.
• In-person attendance is $50 and includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
• In-person registrations close on Friday 13 November 2026. Online registration remains open closer to the event.
• Refunds are available until Friday 13 November 2026; no refunds can be issued after this date.
• You may attend the sessions most relevant to you.

Recordings and CPD

Sessions may be recorded for registered attendees, subject to recording quality. NCAS cannot issue CPD certificates; attendees should self-log attendance according to their college’s requirements.

Organised by NCAS, the RMH Guidance Group and the Doherty AMR Theme. For registration, accessibility or program queries, contact admin@ncas-australia.org.