The PBRI Symposium, a showcase of plant biosecurity research, development, and extension (RD&E), is being held at the State Library of Victoria, Melbourne on 12 & 13 May 2026.
Why attend the PBRI Symposium?
Collaborate Across Sectors: Connect with
researchers, industry leaders, growers, and government to tackle biosecurity
challenges together.
Learn from Experts: Hear cutting-edge insights on risk assessment, economic impact, diagnostics, surveillance, and novel pest management strategies, and behavioural sciences.
See Research in Action: Explore the impact of $72M investment in coordinated R&D supporting Australia’s $43.8B plant industries.
Grow Your Career: Students and early-career professionals gain exposure to plant biosecurity research and participate in the program with discounted access.
Networking: Join special events like the student networking event, the International Day of Plant Health morning tea and the Symposium Dinner for connecting and re-connecting with colleagues.
It’s a powerhouse event for anyone passionate about protecting Australia’s plant health.
The 2026 PBRI Symposium will showcase the following key areas:
Early warning and risk
Diagnostics and surveillance
Resilient crop protection systems
Readiness and recovery
Industries
Industries featured in the program and supported by PBRI will include horticulture, forest plantations, grains, wine, sugarcane, cotton, and new and emerging plant industries.
Program
The program will reflect PBRI’s valued partnerships with Plant Health Australia, Better Border Biosecurity (B3) New Zealand, Euphresco, ACIAR and the Australian Plant Health Committee.
Future
A dedicated session on future plant biosecurity leaders will include presentations and posters from up-and-coming leaders studying or working in the field of biosecurity.