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The annual AusBiotech conference is a key event to discuss pivotal issues and emerging topics facing the life sciences & biotech industry in Australia, attracting delegates from around the world.

This year, Spruson & Ferguson experts have been involved in developing parts of the programme, particularly the AgriBiotech section, and will feature in two key panel sessions. Find further detail of these below and please reach out to our Key Team Members directly if you would like to connect.

We hope to see you there!

Details: 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2024, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Main programme

Practical & legal considerations of deploying AI in the biotech sector – now and future – Friday 1 November, 2.10pm

AI is proving to be a useful time-saver for many industries, but in terms of discovery, development and ultimately intellectual property (IP) ownership in the biotech industry, where are the boundaries and what are the best uses for these developing technologies? Framing the discussion using the recent release of the Australian Government’s Voluntary AI Safety Standards, Sylvie will guide the panel through several topical issues:

  • what AI is currently being used for in the biotech landscape
  • practical challenges of utilising AI in creating or commercialising inventions
  • what role can AI play or shape the biotech industry for the next five to ten years?
  • positive impacts and/or concerns
  • legal challenges associated with protection of AI inventions
  • broader legal considerations in using AI.

Panel members

Chair: Sylvie Tso
Principal, Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers
Dr David Hansen, CEO Australian e-Health Research Centre, CSIRO
Dr Tim Boyle, CEO, ARCS Australia
Dr Pip Karoly, Senior Lecturer, University of Melbourne

AgriBiotech & Biosecurity Summit

Panel discussion | Investment for Innovation – Thursday 31 October, 3.35 – 4.50pm

Chair: Peter Brown
Principal, Chemical & Life Science

Peter will chair this fascinating panel discussion with investor perspectives from both the public and private sectors. Panellists will share their experiences, including what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised them, over the various stages of the innovation journey, from early-stage R&D to investment and impact.

Panellists

  • Michelle Goldsmith, Chief Executive Officer, Agriculture Victoria Services
  • Dr Andrew Kelly, Executive Director, Bio Pacific Partners
  • Dr Chris Nave, Managing Director & Managing Partner, Brandon Capital Partners
  • Steve Torso, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Wholesale Investor
  • Dr Elaine Stead, Principal, Main Sequence
  • Rowena Gracey, Director, ARCHIMED
Key Team Members
Sydney, Australia
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Sylvie Tso
Principal
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers: Commercialisation, Trade Marks
+61 2 9393 0300 sylvie.tso@spruson.com
Sylvie is a lawyer, notary public as well as a registered Australian Patent and Trade Mark Attorney and has over 20 years of experience in the IP field. Sylvie…
Sylvie is a lawyer, notary public as well as a registered Australian Patent and Trade Mark Attorney and has…
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Melbourne, Australia
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Michelle Blythe
Senior Associate
Patents | Engineering & ICT
+61 3 9067 0900 michelle.blythe@spruson.com
Michelle is a patent attorney with over 9 years’ experience in advising on patent and designs protection, portfolio management and IP strategy to Australian and overseas clients. She is…
Michelle is a patent attorney with over 9 years’ experience in advising on patent and designs protection, portfolio management…
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Melbourne, Australia
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Ean Blackwell
Principal
Patents: Chemical & Life Science
+61 3 9067 0900 ean.blackwell@spruson.com
Ean is a Principal in Spruson & Ferguson’s Chemical/Life Sciences team in Australia. He is an experienced patent attorney specialising in biotechnology, qualified to practice in Australia, New Zealand,…
Ean is a Principal in Spruson & Ferguson’s Chemical/Life Sciences team in Australia. He is an experienced patent attorney…
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Melbourne, Australia
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Dr Catherine Winbanks
Principal
Patents: Chemical & Life Science
+61 3 9067 0900 catherine.winbanks@spruson.com
Catherine Winbanks is a Principal in our Melbourne biotechnology team. Catherine specialises in patent matters for the biotechnology, agricultural and life sciences sectors. She practices in prosecuting and overseeing patent…
Catherine Winbanks is a Principal in our Melbourne biotechnology team. Catherine specialises in patent matters for the biotechnology, agricultural and…
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Melbourne, Australia
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Dr. Matthew Stewart
Special Counsel
Patents: Chemical & Life Science
+61 3 9067 0900 matthew.stewart@spruson.com
Matthew completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical, Forensic and Analytical Chemistry from Victoria University, graduating with First Class Honours in 2003. In 2009 Matthew was awarded a PhD…
Matthew completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical, Forensic and Analytical Chemistry from Victoria University, graduating with First Class…
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