Workshops

Analyst Workshops

Analyst workshops will be held on Friday 27 February 2026 at the Racing Analytical Services Ltd (RASL) laboratory (400 Epsom Road, Flemington).

 

Two concurrent hands-on workshops will be provided so delegates can choose only one to attend. Attendance at each workshop will be limited to a maximum of 20 delegates.

Introduction to Robotics – presented by Dr Rohan Steel and Stewart Willers

  • How to plan a robotic sample preparation workflow

  • How to integrate laboratory automation with existing workflows

  • Designing liquid handling robots for aliquoting and SPE

  • Robot programming from basic algorithms to finished product.

Investigative Testing of Miscellaneous Samples – presented by Sean Yamada and the RASL R&D team

  • Objectives of investigative testing in the context of racing

  • Inspecting exhibits such as syringes, pills and powders

  • Choosing appropriate sample preparation methods based on objectives

  • Data acquisition and processing tools (targeted and untargeted analysis

  • Interpretation of results.

The cost of each analyst workshop is AUD$500 + GST (Total = AUD$550) and confirmation of registration will be on a first-in basis.

Cost will include access to workshop materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

Veterinary Workshop

A pre-conference full day veterinary workshop will be held in Melbourne on Friday 27 February 2026 combining hands on practical sessions and tutorials from leading experts in the field.

Harnessing the Power of Technology – Technology and Devices for Regulatory Vets

The day will focus on accessible tools for regulatory veterinarians including:

  • Recording ECGs on Raceday - Kardia and EkoDuo

  • Quantitative Lameness Evaluation - Sleip and Equinosis

  • Endoscopy as part of a Post Race Veterinary Examination

  • Monitoring Weather on Raceday

  • First aid delivery - Kimsey and the Newmarket Splint

Attendance at the workshop will be limited to a maximum of 30 delegates.

The cost of each analyst workshop is AUD$350 + GST (Total = AUD$385) and confirmation of registration will be on a first-in basis.

Cost will include transport from the conference venue to and from the workshop, access to workshop materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.