ESIF speaker’s information

All you need to prepare for the Early-Stage Innovation Forum.

Congratulations!

Congratulations on being accepted into the AusBiotech 2025 Early-Stage Innovation Forum which will be held as part of AusBiotech International Conference 2025, Wednesday 22 October 2.00pm – 5.40pm.

We are delighted to have you involved. Please find an outline of important information below that will assist you in the preparation of your presentation.

Registration

We greatly appreciate the time and effort your team puts into presenting.

As part of your participation, you will receive complimentary admission to the conference on Wednesday, with the option to upgrade to a full conference pass.

Please complete your registration by clicking here. To confirm your place in the Forum, we kindly ask that you finalise your registration by Tuesday, 30 September, so we can include you in the programme.

Please note:

  • only the full conference pass provides access to the AusBiotech International Conference 2025 programme, exhibition, partnering, and networking events (including the welcome and closing receptions).
  • the Conference Gala Dinner is an additional cost and can be added during the online registration process.
Register here

Speaker dashboard

ESIF details

Action items

  • Date: 22 October 2025
  • Location: Melbourne Covention and Exhibition Centre
  • Expected Attendance: 1,500 +
  • Complete registration
  • Upload bio and headshot (part of registration form)
  • Check presentation requirements and criteria

Registration hours

Speaker preparation room

Registration desk will be located in the Exhibition Hall Foyer outside Door 5.

  • Tuesday 21 October              10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 22 October       8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Speaker preparation room will be located in the Exhibition Hall, Organiser Office 2.2

Please ensure you arrive at least 30 mins prior to your presentation. Please check in at the speaker’s preparation room and upload your presentation with the AV technician.

  • Wednesday 22 October       7:00am – 5:00pm

Presentation requirements

Presentation guidelines

Technical specifications

  • Presentations must be prepared using Microsoft Office PowerPoint compatible with the Windows Operating System.
  • Please bring your presentation with you on the day. We recommend you have a backup copy in case there is an issue with the first copy.
  • Familiarise yourself with the room set-up and audio-visual equipment in the speaker preparation area. This will allow you adequate time to work with the technicians to set up your requirements.
  • Speakers will use the lectern/microphone on the main stage of each conference room.
  • All presentations should be created and designed in 16:9 screen aspect ratio (wider image display). This will ensure your presentation uses the whole screen.
  • Off-line rather than on-line techniques should be used to present websites.
  • Speakers will not have to turn the microphone on or off, the Audio Technician assigned to the room will control volumes from the control panel.
  • The in-house audio-visual equipment must be used.
  • Please contact AusBiotech if you are preparing your presentation from a Mac or if you want to use a different solution than PowerPoint as we would have to check compatibility with our AV provider.

Presentation release authorisation

 With your permission, AusBiotech may distribute your presentation PDFs to attendees after the conference. Please indicate your consent for this during the speaker registration process. Your registration link has been sent via email or please click the button below to be taken directly to the registration form.

Presentation criteria to address

Your 7-minute presentation should cover as many of the following points as possible. Limit your slides to a maximum of 6 (excluding welcome or thank you slides).

1. Project title

2. Clinical problem statement (unmet need)

  • Introduce your pitch
  • Presenter, team
  • Affiliations, relevant capabilities

  • What problem are you addressing?

  • How are patient outcomes influenced by this problem?

  • Market size- segmentation

3. Description of approach (proposed solutin)

4. Differentiation

  • How are you solving the clinical problem?

  • Proof of principle data if available

  • How does the approach differ from existing/competitive approaches?

    • Address competition (techs/companies/products)

  • Competitive advantage/value proposition

    • Supporting data

5. Critical factors

6. Development plan and investment proposal

  • IP

  • Reg

  • CMC/scale up

  • Reimbursement

  • Other

  • Devices:

    • IP

    • Use case scenario

    • Business model/pricing

  • 12-month research plan and resources required

  • 3-year plan to clinical development

  • Where will this funding get you? What’s next?

Download PowerPoint template

You can download the PowerPoint template with conference branding and optimized layouts for your presentation below. We recommend you use the template; however, you are welcome to use your own branded slides if you prefer.

Download presentation template

Your session

Your session chair

Timekeeping

Room setup

Your session chair is Sarah Meibusch, Partner at OneVentures. 

Please do not contact the chair directly and instead direct all questions regarding your presentation’s length and content to invest@ausbiotech.org.

The flow of the event is contingent on keeping to allocated times.

You have seven (7) minutes to pitch your project to the investment panel. A bell will ring after six (6) minutes into your presentation to notify you that you have one (1) minute left. Please ensure your presentation does not exceed the 7 minutes that is allocated to you. A Q&A with the investment panel will follow immediately after your presentation.

The Forum room will be arranged with a lectern positioned at the front of the room. Each speaker will have an individual microphone to ensure clear audio, and water will be available for all speakers.

An AV technician will be on hand to provide support with microphones and other requirements throughout the Forum.

Media and social media

Media engagement

Accredited journalists will be present at the conference and may attend and report on sessions, including yours.

As a speaker at the AusBiotech International Conference, you may be invited to participate in media engagements coordinated by the public relations agency engaged by AusBiotech Ltd. to help promote the event and its programming.

Please note that all comments to the media are made in your personal capacity and should not be presented as representing the views of AusBiotech.

Social media

We would appreciate your assistance with promoting the conference via your social media networks. Please find social media tiles below.

Download social media tiles

LinkedIn: when posting, please tag @Ausbiotech and include the conference hashtags (below). For convenience, we have included a ready-to-use speaker spotlight post – you are welcome to use or adapt the one below.

Thrilled to present at the Early-Stage Innovation Forum at AusBiotech International Conference 2025 – Australia’s biggest week in biotech and the super connector for our thriving industry.

With 250+ global experts and 60+ sessions, AusBiotech 2025 is taking Australia’s biotech conversation to the next level, exploring global trends, forging connections, and building a stronger, more innovative global industry.

Join me in Melbourne, 22 October for the Early Stage Innovation Forum as we shape the future of life sciences together.

Register here: https://ausbiotechic.com/register/
View the full program: https://ausbiotechic.com/program/conference-program/

#AusBiotech2025 #AB25 #BiotechInnovation #LifeSciences #GlobalHealth

Frequently asked questions

How do I register for the conference?

All ESIF speakers receive a complimentary registration for the day they are presenting. You will have received a unique registration link via email. You can also upgrade this pass to a full Conference registration if you wish.

You have seven (7) minutes to pitch your project to the investment panel. A bell will ring after six (6) minutes into your presentation to notify you that you have one (1) minute left.

Please ensure your presentation does not exceed the 7 minutes that is allocated to you.

A Q&A with the expert panel will follow immediately after your presentation.

Your session chair is Sarah Meibusch, Partner at OneVentures.

You may bring your presentation on the day and provide it to the AV technician in the Speaker Preparation Room. Please ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your presentation to allow time for setup and testing.

We understand that last-minute changes can occur. If you are unable to attend on the day, please contact Gen Ward immediately on 0439 234 023 as soon as possible.

Contact us

Our Program Team is available to assist with any questions or concerns you may have.

  • Email: gward@ausbiotech.org
  • Phone: 0439 234 023
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00 am - 4.00 pm AEST