We are proud to announce that Australia has been shortlisted as a potential host of ICOPA XVI in Sydney in 2026! The ASP Council and ICOPA Bid Committee have been busy planning our bid, led by our President Prof Rebecca Traub and Bid Leader Prof Kevin Saliba. We’re proud of our scientific program bringing Australia’s world-class researchers to discuss Parasitology in a changing world. You can check out our Program here https://www.icopa2026sydney.org/
Sydney is a bucket-list destination with unrivalled beauty and renowned hospitality with modern facilities that will make #ICOPA2026Sydney a huge success. A movie, a nap and a meal, and you are here. Bring your family for a once in a lifetime experience! Between Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, Barossa Valley, Great Ocean Road, Kakadu and Melbourne, there are so many memories to create. Watch the bid video on our website and take a look at some of the reasons why Sydney is such an exciting, diverse and cultural place to visit for a world class congress. https://www.icopa2026sydney.org/
Australia is home to the oldest living culture in civilisation, and we are especially proud of our #ICOPA2026Sydney artwork. The ICOPA XVI artwork and logo was designed by Indigenous artist Bernard Singleton. Bernard comes from the Yirrganyji people, who are one of the traditional owner groups of the Cairns area located in Tropical Far North Queensland, Australia. He was raised in the small Aboriginal community of Coen, Cape York. Bernard’s family are Djabuguy, from Mona Mona mission and his father is an Umpila (east coast Cape York)/Yirrkandji man from Yarrabah mission. Bernard is an amazing visual artist, performer and curator and we are very grateful that he shares his story, culture and art with #icopa2026sydney https://www.icopa2026sydney.org/bid-artwork
We welcome the support of the World Federation of Parasitologist Member Societies who will vote during @ICOPAnhagen in Demark. #ICOPA2026Sydney
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