See, listen and engage with the industry’s best and brightest on all things related to accreditation and conformity assessment. Deep dive into key themes and topics for industry leaders, experts and decision-makers around science, environment, technology, and more.
COUNTDOWN TO AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST ACCREDITATION CONFERENCE
It’s big. It’s bold.
It’s built to challenge, inform and inspire.
This is Australia’s largest and most important event on accreditation, testing, inspection and conformity assessment – Accreditation Matters 2025.
Can you afford not to be there?
So why do you need to be here?
Big Stats. Bigger Impact. This Gathering Is Anything but Ordinary.
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.
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
When Accreditation Speaks, NATA Leads the Conversation
Naomi Aitken
General Manager
NATA Education & Advisory Services
Nick Di Cresce
Deputy Sector Manager
Materials, Assets & Products
Shelly Fox
Principal Accreditation Specialist
Diane Hobday
Sector Manager
Materials, Assets & Products
Brett Hyland
Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Claire Lillee
Principal Accreditation Specialist
Paul McMullen
Sector Manager Calibration
Brodie Quine
Principal Accreditation Specialist
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
Additional Masterclasses
From Doubt to Decision: Results Through Measurement Uncertainty
Learn measurement uncertainty fundamentals through a structured, practical seven-step process for accurate laboratory evaluations.
From Doubt to Decision: Results Through Measurement Uncertainty
Learn measurement uncertainty fundamentals through a structured, practical seven-step process for accurate laboratory evaluations.
Turning Deficiencies into Opportunities
This Masterclass identifies and addresses common issues, enhancing management systems and preventing nonconformities.
Turning Deficiencies into Opportunities
This Masterclass identifies and addresses common issues, enhancing management systems and preventing nonconformities.
Cause Analysis & Corrective Action
We explore cause analysis, corrective actions, tools, and techniques to prevent recurring issues.
PURCHASE OPTIONS
1. Purchase a delegate pass and add a masterclass
2. Already registered and want to add a masterclass, please email events@nata.com.au
Who will be there?
Industry leaders, lab teams, regulators, and quality professionals are all heading to the one place where the future of accreditation is being shaped — together.
Be seen. Be heard. Be there.
Who will be there?
Industry leaders, lab teams, regulators, and quality professionals are all heading to the one place where the future of accreditation is being shaped — together.
Be seen. Be heard. Be there.
They are all going, Are you?
They’re growing, they’re collaborating, they’re leading and they’re all heading to Accreditation Matters.
Watch the video to meet them
They are all going, Are you?
They’re growing, they’re collaborating, they’re leading and they’re all heading to Accreditation Matters.
Watch the video to meet them
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