Sponsor & Exhibitor Profiles

Wilderlab is a world-leading, ISO-accredited commercial eDNA provider, delivering high-quality molecular and analytical solutions for environmental monitoring. Our purpose-built laboratories offer a comprehensive suite of eDNA tools, from sample collection kits to multi-marker metabarcoding, supporting applications across conservation, biosecurity, education, and the primary industries.

We partner with government agencies, environmental consultancies, universities, industry organisations, and community groups. With facilities in Wellington, Sydney, and Seattle, Wilderlab has been at the forefront of eDNA monitoring and surveillance across the Pacific region.

Our multidisciplinary team brings deep expertise in molecular biology, ecology, and bioinformatics. Through collaborative research partnerships, we have developed and standardised highly sensitive eDNA tools, including a comprehensive multi-species assay panel and a world-first eDNA-based ecosystem health index: the Taxon-Independent Community Index (TICI).

We also recognise the vital role of communities in environmental stewardship. Through outreach initiatives, we have enabled hundreds of volunteers to generate robust environmental data, helping to expand monitoring efforts at scale.

By combining scientific excellence with accessible tools and strong partnerships, Wilderlab is scaling up biodiversity monitoring and supporting better environmental decision-making.

The Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER – www.tropwater.com) conducts influential research in fields related to water science, resource management and the ecology of aquatic ecosystems. The Centre has a strong, but not exclusive, focus on tropical systems, both in Australia and internationally. It is concerned with major issues in water science, including water resources, water quality and aquatic biodiversity, in relation to economic, social and environmental needs, constraints and change.

TropWATER is leading large-scale research programmes aiming to develop rapid and cost-effective eDNA technology to identify and monitor species of management concern in northern Australia. This technology is revolutionising how we investigate biodiversity and the TropWATER team are experts in using eDNA-based approaches for practical monitoring and assessment of terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity. We are currently applying eDNA techniques to estimate the presence and distribution of aquatic invasive species (tilapia, climbing perch, snakeheads, cane toads), rare and endangered species (sawfish, frogs, turtles), invasive terrestrial species (invasive ants, invasive bees and Varroa mites) and to determine the potential effects of fish passage barriers on barramundi movements.  We have a special focus on developing simple methods that enable citizen scientists and Indigenous Ranger groups to undertake eDNA monitoring in remote environments.

Minderoo Foundation is an Australian philanthropy, founded by Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Nicola Forrest AO in 2001, working to forge a fair future.

A fair future means every person has the opportunity to thrive in a healthy environment – now and for generations to come. We focus on three areas: uplifting communities, supporting gender equality and safeguarding our natural ecosystems. Alongside these focus areas, we respond to existential threats and urgent challenges in an agile and targeted way through a series of impact missions.

We invest in people and ideas tackling tough and persistent problems – in policy, science, advocacy and on the ground. Our work is grounded in evidence and driven by strong partnerships. By standing alongside those already making an impact, we help solutions go further to deliver lasting change.

Minderoo Foundation is an Australian philanthropy, founded by Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Nicola Forrest AO in 2001, working to forge a fair future.

A fair future means every person has the opportunity to thrive in a healthy environment – now and for generations to come. We focus on three areas: uplifting communities, supporting gender equality and safeguarding our natural ecosystems. Alongside these focus areas, we respond to existential threats and urgent challenges in an agile and targeted way through a series of impact missions.

We invest in people and ideas tackling tough and persistent problems – in policy, science, advocacy and on the ground. Our work is grounded in evidence and driven by strong partnerships. By standing alongside those already making an impact, we help solutions go further to deliver lasting change.

The Centre for Biodiversity Analysis (CBA) is a collaborative initiative of the ANU, CSIRO and University of Canberra that connects scientists and their research to exploit new and emerging technologies in the discovery, understanding, conservation and restoration of Australia’s unique biodiversity in the face of accelerating environmental change.

Minderoo Foundation is an Australian philanthropy, founded by Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Nicola Forrest AO in 2001, working to forge a fair future.

A fair future means every person has the opportunity to thrive in a healthy environment – now and for generations to come. We focus on three areas: uplifting communities, supporting gender equality and safeguarding our natural ecosystems. Alongside these focus areas, we respond to existential threats and urgent challenges in an agile and targeted way through a series of impact missions.

We invest in people and ideas tackling tough and persistent problems – in policy, science, advocacy and on the ground. Our work is grounded in evidence and driven by strong partnerships. By standing alongside those already making an impact, we help solutions go further to deliver lasting change.

The Biomolecular Resource Facility (BRF) comprises expert staff delivering specialised services and equipment, supporting local, national and international research communities across biomedical, agricultural and environmental disciplines.

Our services offer world-class expertise across complex workflows from bespoke assay development and custom solutions to large-scale research projects driving innovation in biomedical and life sciences research and industry. Together, our teams and technologies form a vital hub for translational research and collaborative discovery.

Discover nature through the power of eDNA

eDNA Frontiers applies innovative environmental DNA techniques to explore a vast array of biodiversity, helping catalogue and protect ecosystems and the species within them.

Our eDNA service specialises in advanced eDNA metabarcoding techniques that enable biodiversity audits and biomonitoring to advance rapidly. Species specific testing and custom assay development to capture new interest groups help complete opportunities to enhance interpretive power in your decision-making.

Our experience spans multiple application fields including the oil/gas and minerals sector, environmental impact assessments, national and international conservation monitoring, and screening programs for invasive marine species detection in ports, shipping zones, and infrastructure builds. We can select from over 100 metabarcoding assays with detection ranges from broad captures (e.g., eukaryotes or vertebrates) to those focussed on specific taxa groups (e.g., elasmobranchs).

Expertise has been gained from over a decade working on ancient DNA and environmental DNA. We are an unrestricted service provider within Curtin University and can be openly accessed by industry, governments, and community, while also offering collaborative power with the highly cited academic group at the Trace and Environmental DNA lab (TrEnD).

In 2016, founders Dr Andrew Weeks and Dr Paul Umina led pioneering research of environmental DNA technology in Australia. Recognising the benefit of how scalable, science-backed insights can support meaningful action in conservation and industry, EnviroDNA was spun out of sister company Cesar Australia. eDNA is more than environmental intelligence. It’s the bridge between understanding ecosystems and protecting them. Today, EnviroDNA operates with a purpose. Backed by a diverse team of ecologists, geneticists, and data specialists towards a vision of a sustainably managed future, we help our clients make faster decisions, smarter conservation, and measurable environmental outcomes.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, consumables, reagents, software and services that support research, discovery, diagnostics and industrial applications. Across Australia and New Zealand, more than 1,000 colleagues work together to help customers accelerate innovation, improve productivity and address complex scientific and operational challenges. By bringing together our sales, service and technical teams, we make it easier for customers to access Thermo Fisher Scientific’s technologies, capabilities and global brands. We support customers across academia, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining and environmental testing, combining global scale with local scientific and application expertise. From research and development through to production and quality assurance, Thermo Fisher Scientific helps customers achieve reliable, high-quality outcomes and advance scientific progress.

SEQUENCH delivers cutting-edge molecular analysis of complex environmental samples, offering innovative, science-driven solutions for eDNA/eRNA-based environmental monitoring. Led by a passionate team of scientists and technicians with deep expertise in molecular research, we specialize in transforming challenging projects into success stories. We tailor every aspect—from customized sample collection strategy and design to advanced sequencing and comprehensive data analysis—to meet your specific needs. At SEQUENCH, we prioritize producing high-quality, reliable data, adhering to rigorous protocols aligned with the best practices in the field. Our commitment to scientific excellence and ethical integrity ensures that we deliver results that are precise, actionable, and tailored to your goals.

Sylphium molecular ecology is a company specialized in environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, providing reliable solutions for the isolation and detection of eDNA since 2012. We support laboratories and ecological consulting companies worldwide with validated tools and methods that can be implemented directly into their own workflows.

A major focus of Sylphium is the development of eDNA sampling materials and equipment for reliable field collection. Our key product is the eDNA Dual Filter, a closed, easy-to-use filtration system designed to process large water volumes while minimizing the risk of cross-contamination. The system is suitable for professional monitoring projects, citizen science applications, and routine ecological surveys.

In addition to sampling equipment, Sylphium develops and supplies kits for eDNA extraction and isolation. These products are designed to achieve nearly 100% DNA recovery from environmental samples, ensuring reliable and consistent downstream analysis. Our range also includes validated qPCR assays and laboratory reagents for the detection of a wide variety of target species.

By combining product development, laboratory expertise, and field experience, Sylphium offers complete solutions for the entire eDNA workflow: from sample collection and preservation to DNA isolation and molecular detection. Customized products, protocols, and expert support are available for specific research and monitoring needs.