ISBER is pleased to be co-hosting the 2025 Joint Biobanking Conference on September 29 - October 3, 2025 with Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN), with support from South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), Biodiversity Biobanks South Africa (BBSA) and Medical Biorepositories of South Africa (MBirSA). Join us at the Old Mutual Conference and Exhibition Centre, located in the heart of the iconic Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town!

This meeting brings together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals from the fields of biodiversity and human biobanking, and offers a platform for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange. This year’s theme, “Where Worlds Align: Biodiversity and Human Biobanks”, will explore the intersection of science, policy, and practice in these fields.

Registration:

• Click here to register now!
• In-person and virtual registration options are available.

Program & Speakers:

We are pleased to welcome the following keynote speaker at the conference:

• Prof Michelle Hamer: Michelle is an Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Life Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Full bio here.

Please click here to see the full conference schedule and speaker list.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities:

Gain exclusive exposure at this premier event by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor! Connect with key stakeholders, showcase your innovations, and expand your reach in the biobanking community. Click here to learn more!

Meeting Details:

For more information about the program, speakers, and registration, please visit the meeting website.