Synthetic biology, biosensors, biocomputing, biodiversity loss, food security, pandemics … understanding and responding to the biological world is a pressing concern, and our futures are inextricably linked with advances in the biological sciences.

Join us at The Future is Biological, a Convergence Series event, to explore the intersection of biology, defence, and national security.

Leading South Australian researchers and industry experts will share their ground-breaking work, offering practical insights and real-world applications.

Whether you are in government, a researcher, or an industry professional, this event is designed to spark conversations and help you forge transdisciplinary collaborations.

Speakers for the evening are:

Professor Mark Hutchinson, Co-chair SABRE Alliance
RaviTeja Duggeneni, ResearchSat
Associate Professor Jenny Mortimer, ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space
Dr Axel Bender, Operating in CBRN Environments, StarShot Leader, DSTG

VENUE
The Cumberland Arms
The Cumberland Room, Level 1 (via stairs), 205 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA 5000

PROGRAM
17:30 - Arrival
18:00 - Presentations
18:30 - Questions/Discussion
19:00 - Food and Networking
20:30 - Finish

BACKGROUND READING

Defence drives nationwide biotechnology alliance: Defence drives nationwide biotechnology alliance | DST

Synthetic Biology and National Security: Risks and Opportunities Synthetic Biology and National Security: Risks and Opportunities (PART 1 of 2) (csis.org)

Summary of NATO’s Biotechnology and Human Enhancement Technologies Strategy NATO - Official text: Summary of NATO's Biotechnology and Human Enhancement Technologies Strategy, 12-Apr.-2024

The Bio Revolution: Innovations transforming economies The Bio Revolution: Innovations transforming economies, societies, and our lives | McKinsey

Defence Innovation Partnership - Convergence Series