Accreditation Matters 2025: Bigger. Better. Bolder.

Accreditation Matters, Australia’s leading and largest dedicated conference on accreditation, testing and conformity assessment, is returning in 2025. 

Don’t miss your chance to join and network with national and international subject matter experts, industry heavyweights, regulatory and Government representatives to discuss all things related to accreditation and conformity assessment.  

Over 500 industry, quality professionals and technical experts attended Accreditation Matters 2024 in June and the 2025 conference will be bigger and better with a lineup of speakers and sessions over two-packed conference days, plus stay tuned for some exciting new developments.  

    So why do you need to be here?

    Big Stats. Bigger Impact. This Gathering Is Anything but Ordinary.

    Next level Networking   

    This is unrivalled industry networking. Engage, expand and enjoy mixing with more than 500 industry leaders.

    Sensational
    Speakers

    A veritable who’s who of industry experts from across Australia and the globe who will discuss, deliberate and debate essential subjects and outcomes of relevance to you.  

    Sizzling
    Sessions

    From international trade, AI and health and the future of energy; to building trust in forensic science, why good staff make mistakes, lab lessons from assessments and much, much, more.

    CPD Points
    Matter

    Make every moment count and earn 18 CPD points that don’t just tick a box, they tip the scales. It’s professional currency that sharpens your edge, keeps you relevant, and sets you apart in a fast-moving field.

    Industry heavy weights will be there

    Cathy Foley
    Former Chief Scientist 
    AO PSM, Australia’s 

    Martin Michelot
    Executive Director
    TIC Council Europe

    Dr Sarah Tynan
    Director Policy & Government Relations
    Science & Technology Australia

    Rod Balding
    CEO
    Standards Australia

    Ian Oppermann
    Commonwealth Data
    Standards Chair  

    Catherine Farow
    Scientific Director of the Respiratory
    Function Laboratory
     Westmead Hospital  

    FEATURED SESSIONS

    1.

    How to Know What your Staff Know: Training and Assessing Competence

    2.

    Assessment Techniques for Building Trust, Rapport, and Understanding 

    3.

    Measurement Uncertainty Minus the Maths – Making Informed Decisions with Uncertain Results 

    4.

    Debunking Common Myths About NATA Accreditation 

    5.

    Why Good Staff Make Mistakes: A Scientific Approach to Better Lab Training  

    6.

    How Do We Build Trust in Forensic Science Through Quality Assurance  

    7.

    Dodging the Danger Zones: Lab Lessons from Assessments

    8.

    Right Result, Right Test, Right Patient  

    9.

    How government shapes science policy, investment and collaboration 

    It’s a wrap!

    A massive thank you to all those that spoke at and attended Accreditation Matters 2025. It was a huge success with more than 500 in attendance.

    Delegates enjoyed more than of 70+ sessions given by 100+ industry leaders as well as next level networking opportunities.

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