Program - For Publication | Accreditation Matters 2026 Conference

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July 7 - 8, 2026

Melbourne Convention and

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The Accreditation Matters 2026 program offers two days of learning designed to support meaningful growth for everyone working in accreditation, standards, measurement, testing and conformity assessment. Across four key streams - Industry Essentials - Digital Transformation & AI - Technical Knowledge & Innovation - Productivity, Industry & Regulation, the program provides space to explore emerging challenges, share expertise and deepen understanding. With carefully curated sessions, practical insights and thoughtful contributions from national and international speakers, the program aims to strengthen technical confidence, encourage connection and help delegates return to their organisations more informed, more capable and better equipped for the work ahead.

Key Themes

Industry Essentials

Digital Transformation

and AI

Technical Knowledge

and Innovation

Productivity, Industry

and Regulation

Session Picks

Accreditation as a Force Multiplier for Regulation

Accreditation can transform the effectiveness of regulation. Drawing on real world regulatory challenges, this session explores how accreditation strengthens assurance of compliance and enhances regulatory credibility.

How Robust Statistics Shape Credible Certified Reference Materials (CRMs)

Using real certification case studies, this session reveals how outlier tests and expert judgement influence data retention, uncertainty and assigned values especially when datasets are small or concentrations are low.

Automation Allows More QAP

Discover how expanded quality assurance testing improves accuracy, consistency, and competence by mirroring patient workflows, without adding extra burden on staff burden to mirror patient workflows, eliminate manual errors, and measure gains across time, subscriptions, paper use, and reporting performance.

When the “Small Stuff” Really Does Matter

From Mars missions to elections and missing COVID tests, small data or system oversights can have big consequences. Using real cases, this session explains NATA findings, links them to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 15189 clauses, and shows risks they prevent.

Internally Audit Your Way to Success

We highlight the traits of outstanding internal auditors and share practical tips for assembling a top-notch audit team and system. Gain hands-on strategies for embedding continuous improvement and compliance within your lab management framework.

75 Years of Continuous NATA Accreditation Driving Expert Solutions in Australia

ChemCentre is the longest continuously accredited laboratory in the world. Find out how NATA accreditation has been the key to the public trust necessary to deliver on results in legal, public health and environmental matters.

Conformity Assessment at Work: Heroes Without Capes

Strict conformity assessment is key to ensuring the safety of the ‘gadgets’ we use in our lives. From consumer products to Industrial to medical to automotive, see how the key roles of standards, regulations, testing, certification, and accreditation bring safety together.

Intelligent Accreditation: The Power of Data in NATA

Explore how data is igniting smarter decisions, strengthening performance, and accelerating next level accreditation at NATA, revealing practical insights, real examples, and proven strategies that turn information into impact.

Non-Conformances Done Right: From Issue to Improvement

Confidently respond to non-conformances by correcting the immediate issue, identifying and eliminating root causes, and using every finding as an opportunity to strengthen processes, prevent recurrence, and drive continuous, measurable improvement.

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