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Event date and time

Tuesday 27 - Thursday 29 Oct 2026

Location

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, Wurdi Youang Room; Level 5, 51 Little Malop St Geelong VIC 3220

For over 40 years, CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness has been a world leader in scientific research for prevention, preparedness, surveillance, and response against new and emerging infectious disease. Join us this October in Geelong for two very special events in the fields of One Health and emergency animal disease.

In 2026, both events will be held offsite, in person only in Geelong at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre (The Dome). Registrations are limited, and will open in the first week of September 2026.

Event Details

The Snowdon Oration

Tuesday 27 October 2026, 5:30pm – 8:00pm

The Snowdon Oration is a keynote speech held in honour of William (Bill) Snowdon, ACDP's (formerly AAHL) founding chief. Includes canapes alongside the guest speaker oration.

Further details to follow.

Recent Advances in Emergency Animal Diseases Symposium

Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 October 2026

The Recent Advances in Emergency Animal Diseases Symposium features presentations from world-leading veterinary and scientific experts on current and emerging animal diseases and provides updates from Australian and international perspectives. The symposium is targeted towards veterinary professionals in the fields of veterinary, animal disease research, government programs and policy and animal industry bodies.

Further details to follow.

Dates and Times

Event date: Oct 2026

27 October - 29 October 2026

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, Wurdi Youang Room; Level 5, 51 Little Malop St Geelong VIC 3220

More information

Registrations will open in the first week of September 2026.

Please note this is an in-person only event.