2026 e-Grad School Global Conference: Translating innovation into global impact

Building on the momentum of previous conferences, the free, one-day 2026 e-Grad School Global Conference will focus on how cutting edge research is translated into innovation, impact, and real world change locally and globally.

Keynote speaker:

• Distinguished Profesor Lyn Griffiths, Bridging genomics, technology, and translation for real-world impact.

Conference focus areas:

• Emerging technologies (AI, climate and sustainability, robotics, digital health, biotechnology, and next-generation research tools)
• Responsible and ethical innovation (addressing governance, Indigenous knowledge, research integrity, and the ethical use of emerging technologies)
• Entrepreneurship & commercialisation (industry partnerships, start-ups, intellectual property, funding pathways, career opportunities beyond academia)
• Global collaboration & systems impact (international research networks, cross-sector partnerships, and interdisciplinary approaches to complex global challenges).

Conference page: QUT - 2026 e-Grad School Global Conference