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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Melbourne’s popularity as a world chief in medical analysis shall be additional strengthened with the Allan Labor Authorities asserting the town will host the World Hepatitis Summit 2027.
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Main Occasions Steve Dimopoulos at the moment introduced that Melbourne’s profitable bid to host the summit reinforces the town’s popularity as a premier vacation spot for international medical conferences – in a win for native lodges, eating places and companies.
Secured by the Labor Authorities by way of the Melbourne Conference Bureau (MCB) in partnership with the Burnet Institute and the Doherty Institute, the summit is anticipated to draw virtually one thousand attendees from all around the globe.
The biennial World Hepatitis Summit brings collectively specialists and practitioners from across the globe to share the newest developments in liver illness – together with viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver illness and hepatocellular carcinoma. It’s additionally a possibility for attendees from various fields to share information and collaborate on analysis over 4 days.
The 2027 summit will showcase Melbourne’s globally recognised analysis amenities and promote Australia as a world-renowned location for hepatitis analysis – underscoring Victoria’s popularity as a hub of medical analysis excellence.
The summit provides to a powerful line-up of worldwide medical occasions coming to the town within the subsequent two years, together with the World Most cancers Leaders’ Summit 2025, the World Congress of Gastroenterology 2025 and the Worldwide Diabetes Federation’s Western Pacific Regional Congress 2026.
Quote attributable to Minister for Tourism, Sport and Main Occasions Steve Dimopoulos
“By bringing experts from around the world to Melbourne for a four-day conference, we’re backing local hotels, restaurants and attractions who will reap the rewards – and this is just one of many global conferences coming to our city that will bring people from all around the globe.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Well being Mary-Anne Thomas
“Victoria remains a global leader in medical research and health excellence – the Global Hepatitis Summit will be an opportunity for experts in the field to share knowledge and collaborate in the health capital of Australia.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Financial Development and Jobs Danny Pearson
“Our exceptional infrastructure, facilities and medical research community are key factors in making Melbourne a hub of excellence in this sector – and events like this only strengthen our reputation.”
Quote to be attributed to Melbourne Conference Bureau Chief Government Julia Swanson
“Melbourne continues to grow an international reputation as a hub for medical research conferences and we’re excited to add this summit to a fantastic pipeline of upcoming events in the field.”
Quote attributable to Doherty Institute Director Professor Sharon Lewin
“Melbourne offers an excellent environment for this event, with its state-of-the-art facilities, vibrant academic community and proven track record in hosting international conferences. This event will be a landmark moment in the global fight against hepatitis.”
Quote attributable to Burnet Institute Director Professor Brendan Crabb
“The Global Hepatitis Summit is an opportunity to bring together hepatitis researchers from across the world, and for the Victorian and Australian medical research community to showcase our research capabilities and to meet and collaborate with like-minded researchers to address this global health issue.”
