Queensland Immunology Networking Symposium
SAVE THE DATE | 7-8 October 2026
SAVE THE DATE | 7-8 October 2026
Save the date for the 7th Annual Queensland Immunology Networking Symposium: Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October 2026 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane.
This two-day symposium will bring together researchers from across Queensland to engage with the latest research, connect with colleagues, and foster new and existing collaborations across the state’s immunology community.
The 2026 program will feature a curated line-up of speakers spanning areas including mucosal immunology, autoimmunity, tumour immunology, immunotherapy, vaccines, infection, inflammation, immunometabolism, and neuroimmunology. Associated events include a dedicated networking session and symposium dinner.
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KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
10:00am | Prof Shalin Naik (WEHI)
SESSION 1
10:40am-12:10pm
Immune Regulation Across Tissues
12:10pm Lunch
SESSION 2
1:00pm-2:55pm
Infection, Vaccines & Emerging Pathogens
2:55pm Afternoon Tea
PANEL DISCUSSION
3:25pm-4:40pm
5:00pm Networking Session
6:30pm Symposium Dinner
*More speakers to be added once confirmed
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SESSION 3 Immunometabolism, Neuroinflammation & Cell Fate
11:55am Award Presentation |
SESSION 4 Immunotherapy & Precision Medicine
2:45pm Afternoon Tea |
SESSION 5 Barrier Immunity, Microbiome & Mucosal Systems
4:50PM-5:00PM Close Meeting and Thank you |
*More speakers to be added once confirmed
Registrations open late July 2026.

Professor Gabrielle Belz
Email: g.belz@uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3443 8026
Professor Rajiv Khanna
Email: rajiv.khanna@qimrb.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3362 0385