ASM /EduCon / Clinicon -COVID-19 update

Due to the evolving global medical crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and its current escalation in Australia, the Australian Society for Microbiology Executive has decided to postpone the Annual Scientific Meeting that was due to take place in July 2020.

This decision was not taken lightly and was made in consultation with the Chair of the Local Organizing Committee. It followed close monitoring of the rising global risk assessment by the World Health Organisation of the COVID19 outbreak. Although the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 Virus is currently assessed as moderate in Australia the global situation is changing daily in unpredictable ways, and Executive believed it was essential for us to adopt a responsible stand to show a duty of care to our members. Executive was aware that enthusiasm for the conference had gained momentum as the Local Organizing Committee worked hard to build an engaging and exciting program. So, this was a very hard decision to make.

All arrangements will be rolled over to the new dates and all members will be notified as soon as they are finalised. General information will be placed on the conference webpage.

Executive both regrets and apologies for this postponement but we look forward to seeing you at our next annual scientific meeting.

Registrations will be rolled over to the new dates once known. However, if you would like a refund, please contact Kara via email