28 April 2026
Leading researchers and industry professionals from across the globe will be travelling to Cairns to attend the BioEM 2026 conference in June.
Radiation Research and Advice Director at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), Associate Professor Sarah Loughran, is co-chairing the conference.
‘Bioelectromagnetics research is especially relevant to ARPANSA’s work investigating potential health effects of electromagnetic fields on humans and the environment,’ A/Prof Loughran said.
‘As co-chair for the conference, I’m looking forward to welcoming international experts to Australia to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and accelerate research in this important field.’
BioEM 2026 is the largest and most significant international conference in the field of bioelectromagnetics, and will be held at the Cairns Convention Centre from 21 – 26 June.
The program will include presentations and workshops from eminent professionals, scientists, and researchers working in engineering, biomedical sciences, public health industries, and wireless communications.
Conference themes include:
- Human, animal, and cell studies investigating the effects of EME, biomedical applications, dosimetry, electroporation, and mmWave research
- Highlights will include a plenary delivered by Distinguished Professor, Gordon Wallace, and a workshop highlighting EME research, measurement, and risk communication across Australia.
‘Australia punches above its weight in this area of science. Cairns will be a fantastic stage to showcase how researchers, government and the sector in Australia have collaborated to protect the public, workers and the environment from the harmful effects of EME,’ A/Prof Loughran said.
‘We hope to see lots of locals working in the bioelectromagnetics field attend the conference as it is unlikely to return to Australia anytime soon.’
ARPANSA is proud to be part of this important scientific event, which brings cutting edge research to Australia and helps inform our work under the Australian Government’s Electromagnetic Energy Program.
BioEM 2026 registrations are now open, with early bird rates available until the end of April.
Learn more: https://bioem.org/bioem2026/home/
