
2026 Conference
Pre-Conference Workshops will take place on 16 November 2026
Workshop 1- Statistics for HRECs – Prof Adrian Barnett (QUT)
Workshop 2- HREC Coordinators Workshop- Sophie Gatenby (RCH, Melbourne) and Sara Hubbard– (Cairns and Hinterland HHS)
Workshop 3- Privacy Considerations for HRECs and Researchers– Emma Pond (Simply Privacy, NZ) and Andrea Calleia (Helios-Salinger)
Workshop Presenters

Professor Adrian Barnett (QUT)
Adrain will deliver a half-day workshop on statistics for HRECs. For Adrian’s bio see https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/a.barnett

Andrea Calleia (Helios-Salinger)
Back for the 7th time, Andrea will keep all attendees abreast of developments in privacy. For Andrea’s bio see https://www.heliossalinger.com.au/team/andrea-calleia/

Emma is a former lawyer with over 20 years’ privacy and related experience. For Emma;s bio see https://simplyprivacy.co.nz/team/