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Queensland's brain injury research community is evolving – and this symposium is where you'll see how. Whether you're advancing science in the lab, delivering care at the bedside, developing new technologies, drafting health policy or navigating life after brain injury, you'll find your people here.

Date:          Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Time:          9am-5pm AEST  (8:30am arrival for a 9:00am start; networking 4pm-5pm)

Venue:       Translational Research Institute (TRI), 37 Kent Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102

**This event offers virtual attendance options for remote participants across Queensland and Australia

Cost:          Free - Catering provided

Register here

What to expect?

• Cutting-edge research
  From stroke and TBI to concussion and long-term rehabilitation—hear directly from the researchers leading QBIC's research portfolios and discover what's emerging in Queensland's labs and clinics.
• Innovation in action
  See how QBIC's seed funding is turning ideas into impact through rapid-fire project showcases. Plus, explore the technologies and partnerships bridging the gap between research discovery and clinical practice across our state.
• Voices that matter
  Perspectives from people with lived experience, regional clinicians tackling care delivery challenges, and industry partners pushing the boundaries of what's possible in brain injury treatment and recovery.
• Connections that count
  This isn't a passive conference. Expect interactive sessions, collaborative discussions, and genuine networking opportunities with the clinicians, researchers, industry leaders, and advocates shaping Queensland's approach to brain injury care.

Who should attend?

• Researchers and academics exploring translational pathways and collaborative opportunities.
• Clinicians and allied health professionals seeking the latest evidence and clinical innovations.
• Industry and technology partners interested in brain injury research translation.
• People with lived experience and carers wanting to understand the research landscape and contribute insights.
• Health service leaders and policymakers focused on improving brain injury outcomes statewide.

Connect and collaborate with a community dedicated to translating science into solutions that reach every Queenslander affected by brain injury.