Sponsorship opportunities are now open
The 2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium will bring together delegates from across eight of Australia’s key agricultural, government and community sectors – including some of the most innovative minds and influential players.
The Symposium was a resounding success in 2019, providing sponsors and exhibitors with multiple opportunities to network with key stakeholders related to your industry or organisation and to showcase your products and services.
We invite you to be a part of the 2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium, providing you with the opportunity to connect with, and promote your company, organisation, or products to this incredibly diverse audience.
We offer a selection of sponsorship, exhibition and promotional opportunities at various levels and can work with you to create a package that fits your needs and budget. For more information, view our sponsorship prospectus here:
For any inquiries email symposium@animalhealthaustralia.com.au.
Here are the amazing organisations that make the Australian Biosecurity Symposium possible
The Symposium organisers gratefully acknowledge the generous support provided by the below organisations.
Platinum and Delegate Supporter Sponsor
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment develops and implements policies and programs to enhance Australia’s agriculture, environment, heritage and water resources through regulation and partnerships.
Our role is to work collaboratively to protect Australia’s natural resources and develop strong agricultural industries. Ensuring our land, water and heritage are well-managed, protected and productive now and into the future.
We have staff located across the country and overseas, in diverse roles from biosecurity dog handlers to environmental assessors, research staff, scientists and accountants, in offices, airports, mail centres, shipping ports, laboratories and abattoirs, placed to meet the needs of the community, industry, and other governments.
Our focus is to be future ready and deliver meaningful and relevant outcomes for stakeholders and the nation.
Gold Sponsors
Biosecurity Queensland leads the Queensland Government’s efforts to prevent, respond to and recover from animal and plant pests and diseases that threaten agricultural prosperity, the environment, social amenity and human health. This is achieved by facilitating a collaborative approach to the management of animal and plant pests and diseases, as a shared responsibility between all levels of government, industry, communities and landholders.
The National Biosecurity Response Team (NBRT) is a group of trained and experienced personnel that may be deployed to assist a jurisdiction in the response to biosecurity incidents. NBRT members are personnel from government agencies with knowledge, experience and training in emergency management, incident management or more specifically, responding to biosecurity incidents.
Silver Sponsors

One of the world’s leading institutions focusing on the tropics, Australia’s James Cook University is surrounded by the spectacular ecosystems of the rainforests of the Wet tropics, the dry savannahs, and the iconic Great Barrier Reef. Our unique location enables students from Australia and overseas to study in a diverse physical environment unparalleled by any university in the world.
Bronze Sponsors

The core objective of CEBRA is to deliver practical solutions and advice for assessing and managing biosecurity risks that inform the risk management role of the department and ministry. With the support of the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the department), the Ministry for Primary Industries of New Zealand (the ministry) and The University of Melbourne CEBRA was established in July 2013. CEBRA ensures that biosecurity regulatory standards, procedures and tools are underpinned by world-class research and understanding of the issues, risks and response mechanisms.
Welcome Reception Sponsor

Wildlife Health Australia is the peak coordinating body for wildlife health in Australia. Our network includes 45 agencies and organizations and over 800 members who work to protect and enhance our natural environment, biodiversity, economy and animal and human health through strong partnerships. Our vision is “Healthy wildlife, healthy Australia”.
Session Sponsor

Proud supporter of the 'Connecting the dots - enhancing the system and its resilience' panel at the Symposium.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We are the leading provider of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software and services for research, analysis, discovery and diagnostics. In Australia and New Zealand, you can access the renowned Thermo Scientific portfolio as well as premium, through Thermo Fisher Scientific. Our comprehensive range includes high-end analytical and process instrumentation, laboratory equipment, a complete range of consumables, chemicals and reagents as well as the service and support to optimise your business.