Workshops

Analyst Workshops

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Analyst workshops will be held on Saturday 21 March 2026.

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

Proudly hosted by Tecan

Presented by

  • Dr Rohan Steel (Manager, Biological Research Unit, RASL)

  • Stewart Willers (Technical Operations Manager, RASL)

  • Clair Joyce (Senior Sales Development Manager, TECAN)

  • Stuart Burton (Field Automation Specialist, TECAN)

Bus departs: Crown Promenade, 7:45am

Location: Tecan Showroom, Mount Waverley

  • 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

Proudly supported by ThermoFisher Scientific



Presented by Sean Yamada and the RASL R&D team

Bus departs: Crown Promenade, 8:00am

Location: Racing Analytical Services Ltd (RASL) laboratory (400 Epsom Road, Flemington)

  • 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 Saturday 21 March 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

Proudly sponsored by Sleip and supported by The University of Melbourne Equine Centre


Location: The University of Melbourne Equine Centre Werribee

The day will include presentations, practicals and panel discussions focusing on accessible tools for regulatory veterinarians including:

  • Lameness evaluation technology including Sleip and Equinosis – Dr Bronte Forbes and Dr Jamie Wearn

  • ECGs on Raceday including use of Kardia and EkoDuo Littman – Dr Laura Nath

  • Raceday endoscopy including resting vs exercise endoscopy – Prof Sam Franklin

  • First aid delivery including the Newmarket and Kimsey Splints – Prof Chris Whitton

  • Tour of the Equine Centre including diagnostic imaging technology – Prof Chris Whitton

  • Use of technology to monitor weather, microclimates and the horse – Dr James Mizzi

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.

Workshop Registration