Research Summit

2026 Metro North Health Research Summit

This annual event brings together expert minds involved in health and medical research to consider an emerging topic of importance to our community. The summit provides an excellent opportunity to hear from, network and engage with some of the leading experts in health and medical research.

First Keynote announced

Mr Adam Spencer

Laugh and learn with one of Australia’s most dynamic and engaging minds.

Adam Spencer is the iconic star of radio and television and now a leading conference MC and keynote speaker on artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, the future of work, and the Chat GPT revolution.

Adam has hosted award-winning breakfast radio shows in Australia’s toughest markets and live current affairs TV. He has won improvised theatre competitions and once interviewed John Travolta in front of 75,000 people. Whether it’s a technically demanding event with dozens of moving parts, or flying by the seat of your pants, Adam prides himself on the high level of energy, engagement and entertainment that he provides whenever on stage, set or screen.

With 25 years of experience in television, radio and events, Adam loves curating challenging and thought-provoking conversations and keynote presentations. As a leading conference speaker on artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, the future of work, and the Chat GPT revolution, he’s informative, fun and guaranteed to impart take-aways you’ve never heard before.

More program details will be announced in May.

Proudly sponsored by

Metro North would like to thank our event sponsors, the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Foundation, the Prince Charles Hospital Foundation, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the University of Queensland (UQ) and the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMRB). Without their generous sponsorship, events like this would not be possible.

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