Accreditation Matters 2025 is Australia’s biggest conference on accreditation and conformity assessment. Presented by NATA this two-day, in-person conference event will be attended by visionaries, industry leaders, Government stakeholders, quality professionals, technical experts and staff from Australia's leading Conformity Assessment Bodies and Testing Laboratories.

Why is Accreditation Matters 2025 important to NATA?

Accreditation Matters is a key part of NATA’s strategic plan, endorsed by the NATA Board, to promote and raise the visibility of the role of accreditation, by providing the opportunity for engagement and networking with the conformity assessment community including Member organisations, Technical Assessors, industry and government stakeholders.

When and where is it being held?

Accreditation Matters will take place on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31,2025, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. The ICC is situated in the beautiful Sydney waterfront precinct of Darling Harbour - a vibrant public domain with easy and close access to a host of hotels, restaurants, retail outlets and walking distance to the Sydney CBD.

Why should I attend?

You will join more than 500 industry leaders, technical experts, and quality professionals from key organisations across Australia’s technical infrastructure, for a highly engaging, diverse and informative conference program held over two full days(registration also includes a ticket to the NATA Celebration Dinner).

Can I claim Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points by attending Accreditation Matters 2025?

By attending Accreditation Matters 2025 sessions you may be eligible to claim Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. NATA recommends you check with your professional association for eligibility.

Will there be an opportunity to network with colleagues and key industry stakeholders?

Networking opportunities will be significant. You will meet and engage with colleagues, peers, industry subject matter and technical experts from Australia’s technical infrastructure as well as regulators and Government stakeholders. Accreditation Matters 2025 provides a truly captive audience and your registration includes networking drinks and a ticket to the NATA Celebration dinner being held on the evening of Wednesday, July 30.

Are Member fees being used to fund Accreditation Matters 2025?

We envisage revenue from registration fees as well as sponsorship and exhibitor fees will help offset the cost of staging the conference. Accreditation Matters is a key part of NATA’s strategic plan, endorsed by the NATA Board, to promote and grow the role of accreditation, provide the opportunity for engagement and networking with Member organisations, Technical Assessors and industry and government stakeholders and raising the visibility of NATA’s brand.