Welcome

We invite you to attend the Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting.

Next year’s meeting will be held in the vibrant city of Melbourne at The Glasshouse from 9-11 November 2026.

Brewing Innovation

Within this theme, ASSCR 2026 will explore a range of exciting and cutting-edge topics, such as:

Within this theme, ASSCR 2026 will explore a range of exciting and cutting-edge topics, such as:

  • New innovations

  • Organoids

  • Disease modelling

  • Cell fate and development

  • Advanced therapies and high content screening

  • Translation to clinic

  • Policy and ethics

  • Education and engagement

We look forward to your participation and seeing you in Melbourne in November!

ASSCR 2026 ASM Organising Committee

ASSCR 2025 ABSTRACT BOOK

Important Dates


20th April 2026:
Call for Abstracts + Registration opens

1st August 2026: Abstract submission cut-off date

2nd October 2026: Early bird registration closes

Program Outline

Monday 9th November 2026

7:00 AM Exhibition Set-Up

9:00 AM Registration Opens

10:00 AM Conference Day 1 - Opening Session

5:30-7:00 PM Welcome Reception + Poster Session

Tuesday 10th November 2026

9:00 AM Registration Opens

10:00 AM Conference Day 2

7:00-10:00 PM Stem Stellar Mingle Night

Wednesday 11th November 2026

8:30 AM Registration Opens

9:00 AM Conference Day 3

3:00 PM Sessions Conclude + Exhibition Bump-Out

Times are indicative and subject to change

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