Global Hepatitis Summit promotes Australia as a world-renowned location for hepatitis research and underscores Victoria's attention as a hub of medical research excellence. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/sean heatley
Melbourne’s status as a global hub for medical research has received another boost, with the city set to host the Global Hepatitis Summit 2027.
Secured through a partnership between the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), the Burnet Institute, and the Doherty Institute, the summit is expected to draw nearly 1,000 attendees from around the world. Over four days, leading researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers will come together to share the latest insights into liver disease, including viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos highlighted the economic and academic benefits of hosting such a high-profile event. "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."
The biennial Global Hepatitis Summit brings together experts and practitioners from around the globe to share the latest developments in liver disease – including viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. It's also an opportunity for attendees from diverse fields to share knowledge and collaborate on research over four days.
The 2027 summit will showcase Melbourne's globally recognised research facilities and promote Australia as a world-renowned location for hepatitis research, underscoring Victoria's reputation as a hub of medical research excellence.
Melbourne Convention Bureau Chief Executive Julia Swanson also welcomed the news, saying: "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."
The summit adds to an impressive line-up of international medical events coming to the city in the next two years, including the World Cancer Leaders' Summit 2025, the World Congress of Gastroenterology 2025 and the International Diabetes Federation's Western Pacific Regional Congress 2026.