Early-bird registration deadline has been extended until 30 May for the 2026 ASP Annual Conference which will take place on the Gold Coast, Queensland from Monday June 29 – Thursday July 2, 2026 at Mantra on View Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Register online before the deadline May 30, 2026 and for the best early-bird prices https://www.conftool.net/asp2026/
Join us face-to-face at the 2026 ASP Conference to discuss the latest research and state-of-the-art technologies in parasitology with our outstanding mix of quality international and Australian scientists. See all the details on the Conference website www.parasite.org.au/aspconference/
The scientific program will cover all parasitology themes from Veterinary Parasitology to Human Parasitology, with Malaria, Strongyloides, Bioinformatics, Microscopy, Livestock, Wildlife Parasitology, Fish Parasitology, Companion Animals and One Health. Prior to the 2026 ASP Conference, two one-day workshops will take place on Monday 29th June from 9am – 330pm. Strongyloides Australia will run a one-day workshop, and a one-day Oral Parasites Workshop will take place at the Conference venue, Mantra on View Surfers Paradise. Please select these options through your registration.(select through registration).
Invited Speakers
- Dr. Christopher Dean Goodman, The University of Melbourne, Elsevier Plenary Lecturer, International Journal for Parasitology (IJP)
- Dr. Kristina Lehnert, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany, Elsevier Plenary Lecturer, International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife (IJP:PAW)
- Professor Jonathan Marchant, Medical College of Wisconsin, U.S.A. Elsevier Plenary Lecturer, International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance (IJP:DDR)
- Professor Katherine Andrews, Griffith University, Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics & Nick White Memorial Symposium Invited Lecturer
- Professor Colin Sutherland, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine & Nick White Memorial Symposium Invited Lecturer
- Dr Liisa Ahlstrom, Elanco, Canine Parasites Symposium Invited Speaker sponsored by Elanco
- A/Prof Danielle Stanisic, Griffith University, Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics Symposium Invited Lecturer
- Dr Catherine Gordon, QIMR Berghofer MRI, Centre for Tropical Health & Emerging Diseases Invited Lecture
- Dr Swaid Abdullah, University of Queensland, Symposium Invited Lecturer
- Dr Deepani Fernando, QIMR Berghofer, Symposium Invited Lecturer
- Dr Jacinta McDonald, Griffith University, Symposium Invited Lecturer
- The 2026 Bancroft-Mackerras Medal for Excellence Winner
- The 2026 John Frederick Adrian Sprent Prize Winner
- The 2026 Bridget Ogilvie Medal Winner
We would like to acknowledge the generous support of our 2026 ASP Annual Conference sponsors, thanks to Elsevier and the International Journal for Parasitology (IJP), IJP DDR and IJP PAW, Elanco, QIMR Berghofer, Centre for Tropical Health & Emerging Diseases, Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics, Griffith University, Southern Cross Diagnostics, New England Biolabs and VectorBuilder.
To be eligible for a 2026 ASP Student Conference Travel Grant you must have a valid ASP Student membership by April 8, 2026 and meet all of the other criteria. Please apply for the ASP Student Conference Travel Grant online through your 2026 ASP Conference registration.
https://www.parasite.org.au/aspconference/advice/asp-student-travel-grant/
Apply for the Southern Cross Diagnostics Travel Award (SCD Travel Award) by the deadline 30 May 2026.
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Parents or carers with children will be able to watch and listen to the conference presentations live online during the conference in a room separate from the lecture theatres. A multi-faith prayer room will be available during the conference.
Please book your travel and accommodation for the Gold Coast early so that you get the best travel deals check out the accommodation section on the conference website https://www.parasite.org.au/aspconference/advice/accommodation/
The policy on Gender Equality, the Code of Conduct & Lodging a Grievance is on the Conference website https://www.parasite.org.au/aspconference/advice/policy/
If delegates are unable to attend due to flu/COVID19 or something else that stops them from being able to attend in-person we will be able to offer delegates virtual attendance options with all sessions live-streamed.
