ABSA International’s
4th Biosecurity Virtual Symposium
May 12-13, 2026
ABSA International’s 4th Biosecurity Virtual Symposium
The Symposium will bring together biosecurity professionals from a wide range of disciplines with varying expertise to share their experiences and knowledge on diverse biosecurity topics. The Symposium will offer attendees an opportunity to learn the latest in biosecurity and have thought-provoking conversations about real-world biosecurity issues, concerns, and scenarios.
Who should attend?
Biosafety and biosecurity professionals, defense contractors, emergency responders, government employees, law enforcement personnel, security personnel, policymakers, regulators, researchers, students, and other interested parties.
Symposium Highlights
- Virtual Professional Development Courses: Enhance your biosecurity knowledte and skills through specialized online courses
- Two Full Days of Presentations and Panels: Engage with leading experts in biosecurity, covering the latest developments, best practices, and challenges in the field
- Keynote Speakers: Hear from prominent leaders delivering insights into the future of biosecurity
- Online Posters: Explore innovative biosecurity strategies and research from around the globe
What is biosecurity?
Biological security, biosecurity, is the risk- and threat-based control measures established to prevent the unauthorized access, misuse, loss, theft, diversion and intentional release of valuable biological materials, pathogens, toxins, information, expertise, equipment, technology and intellectual property that have the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, plants, the environment, public safety or national security.