Communicable Diseases & Immunisation Conference 2025
'Future directions for immunisation and communicable disease control: embracing ideas, innovations and improvements'
Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 June 2025 | Adelaide Convention Centre, Kaurna Country/Adelaide, SA
#CDIC2025
2025 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Premier Sponsor and Exhibitor | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Teegan Jeffs - Executive Assistant, National Immunisation Division
Jayne Foster - Director, Immunisation Engagement
A: PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601
E: Teegan.Jeffs@health.gov.au; Jayne.foster@health.gov.au
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing vision is better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations. For communicable diseases and immunisation, we develop policies and work with experts, organisations and other agencies to prevent and protect Australia from communicable diseases.
Associate Sponsor, Feery Oration Sponsor and Exhibitor | CSL Seqirus
Leonie Loyer
Director, Biosecurity, Government and In-licensed Vaccines
A: 655 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
CSL Seqirus is part of CSL Limited. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. In Australia, CSL Seqirus operates the only local manufacturing facility for seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccine and produces a range of unique medicines in the national interest including antivenoms and the world’s only human vaccine for Q fever. The company also in-licenses a broad range of paediatric and adult vaccines and specialty pharmaceutical products to help meet the needs of Australian public health.
Associate Sponsor and Exhibitor | Sanofi
James Martin
Strategic Partnerships Associate
A: 12-24 Talavera Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
P: 0412 730 027
W: www.sanofi.com/en/australia
We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the centre of our ambitions.
Associate Sponsor and Exhibitor | Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Media Relations, Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
A: Lvl 17, 151 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000
P: +61 2 9850 3333
About Pfizer Australia: Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives™
At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to improve health and wellbeing at every stage of life. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacturing of innovative medicines, with a diversified global healthcare portfolio, including biologic and small molecule medicines and vaccines.
Consistent with our responsibility as the world's leading biopharmaceutical company, we also collaborate with healthcare providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable healthcare. For more information, visit: www.pfizer.com.au.
Associate Sponsor, GSK Awards Sponsor, and Exhibitor | GSK
Daniel Safkouni
Head of NIP and Government Vaccines
A: Level 4, 436 Johnston Street, Abbotsford VIC 8003
P: +61 3 9413 7200
W: www.gsk.com
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We prioritise innovation in vaccines and specialty medicines, maximising the increasing opportunities to prevent and treat disease. At the heart of this is our R&D focus on the science of the immune system, human genetics and advanced technologies, and our world-leading capabilities in vaccines and medicines development. We focus on four therapeutic areas: infectious diseases, HIV, oncology, and immunology.
Associate Sponsor and Exhibitor | MSD
Daniel Barnaby
Brand Manager - Vaccines at MSD Australia & New Zealand
A: Level 1, 26 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2000
At MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA in the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities.
For more information, visit www.msd-australia.com.au
Support Sponsor and Exhibitor | Government of South Australia (SA Health)
Noel Lally
Executive Director, Communicable Disease Control Branch,
The Department for Health and Wellbeing (SA Health)
A: 11 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide SA 5000
P: 1300 232 272
W: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/
SA Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of all South Australians by providing leadership in health reform, public health services, health and medical research, policy development and planning, with an increased focus on wellbeing, illness prevention, early intervention and quality care.
International Speaker Sponsor | Moderna
Andrea McCracken
Medical Director, Moderna
A: L49, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
E: andrea.mccracken@modernatx.com
Moderna is a leader in the field of mRNA medicines. Through the advancement of mRNA technology, Moderna is reimagining how medicines are made and transforming how we treat and prevent disease for everyone. By working at the intersection of science, technology and health for more than a decade, the company is developing a range of new medicines and vaccines.
Moderna's mRNA platform is enabling the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases and autoimmune diseases. With a unique culture and a global team driven by the Moderna values and mindsets to responsibly shape the future of human health, Moderna strives to deliver the greatest possible impact to people through mRNA medicines.
For more information about Moderna, please visit modernatx.com.au
Exhibitor | National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)
NCIRS
A: Corner Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street, Westmead NSW 2145
E: SCHN-NCIRS@health.nsw.gov.au
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is Australia’s leading organisation in immunisation and vaccines. NCIRS provides expert advice to support evidence-informed immunisation policy and guideline development; evaluation of immunisation programs, particularly the National Immunisation Program; and the monitoring of vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccine coverage, and factors impacting vaccine uptake and vaccine safety. The organisation is nationally and internationally recognised in these arenas and has a growing program of global health work focused on the provision of technical support for immunisation system strengthening to countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Exhibitor | AstraZeneca
Byron Nyin
Vaccines Manager
A: 33 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
AstraZeneca’s Vaccines & Immune Therapies (V&I) is driven by our ambition to develop and deliver transformative vaccines and antibodies, providing long-lasting immunity for millions of people, where the burden of disease is greatest. We are committed to playing a central role in addressing current and future pandemic and endemic diseases, and to ensuring our science reaches and benefits millions more patients.
Exhibitor | Vitavo
Anthony Renehan
CCO
A: Suite 5, 3 Albert Coates Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
P: 1300 068 463
Vitavo (formerly VaxApp) is an innovative, fully digital immunisation management platform utilised across Australia to increase access and uptake of vaccinations. It streamlines immunisation program management and service delivery for community clinics, pharmacies, workplaces, schools and aged care. Our trusted clients include state and local governments, public health units, workplace health service providers and pharmacies. Providers using Vitavo are unlocking new capacity, allowing them to focus on delivering expanded programs and targeted campaigns within their communities - driving significant improvements in health outcomes.
Exhibitor | Australian National University
Dr Emma Field
Director, Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology (MAE)
A: 62 Mills Road, Acton ACT 2601
W: anu.edu.au
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Applied Epidemiology is a 22-month program that trains internationally accredited future public health leaders. Using an ‘on-the-job’ approach, students spend most of the program working within field placements. This supports capacity development in the health sector and ensures our alums gain real-life training contributing to the detection, investigation, response and control of acute public health events. Scholars also undertake short periods of intensive coursework and complete a research thesis.
Exhibitor | Survey Design & Analysis Services (SDAS)
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David White
Director
A: Unit 801, 241 Northbourne Ave, Lyneham ACT 2602
P: 0457 356 748
E: david.white@surveydesign.com.au
At Survey Design and Analysis Services (SDAS), we help researchers and health professionals harness the full potential of Stata, a powerful software for data analysis, epidemiology, and statistical modelling. As the official distributor of Stata in Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia, we provide expert support, training, and tailored solutions to empower evidence-based decision-making in public health and disease control.
Whether you're tracking outbreaks, analysing surveillance data, or conducting clinical research, Stata delivers the tools you need for reliable and reproducible results.
Find out more at surveydesign.com.au/stata.
Co-Host and Exhibitor | Public Health Association of Australia
PHAA
A: Unit 2 / 20 Napier Close, Deakin ACT 2600
The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) is recognised as the principal non-government organisation for public health in Australia working to promote the health and well-being of all Australians. It is the pre-eminent voice for the public’s health in Australia. The PHAA works to ensure that the public’s health is improved through sustained and determined efforts of the Board, the National Office, the State and Territory Branches, the Special Interest Groups and members. The efforts of the PHAA are enhanced by our vision for a healthy Australia and by engaging with like-minded stakeholders in order to build coalitions of interest that influence public opinion, the media, political parties and governments.
Public Health Association of Australia acknowledges the efforts of Business Events Adelaide in securing the rights to have Adelaide host our event. South Australia’s Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Adelaide Convention Centre have supported Business Events Adelaide’s work.
