AMR 2026 Summit

Securing a future where antimicrobials still save lives

In February 2026, a unique, invitation-only summit on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) took place in Sydney, Australia. AMR 2026 focused on a One Health approach and was hosted by Australia’s National Science Agency, CSIRO, and the Fleming Initiative. Read the session reports below.

290+ attendees

Representing
37 countries


Theme 1: Political declaration: from ink to implementation

Theme 1: Political declaration: from ink to implementation

How global AMR political commitments can translate into actionable plans, accountability, and real‑world impact across health systems.
Theme 2: Data for decision-making

Theme 2: Data for decision-making

AMR data, analytics, and governance can drive informed decisions, stronger surveillance, and more effective One Health action.
Theme 3: Investing through an AMR lens

Theme 3: Investing through an AMR lens

Innovative financing, impact investment, and economic strategies can accelerate scalable solutions to antimicrobial resistance.
Theme 4: Standards, stewardship, and support

Theme 4: Standards, stewardship, and support

Practical system‑level approaches, collaboration, and strategies can be designed to deliver measurable One Health outcomes.
Theme 5: Solution ideation, innovation, and impact

Theme 5: Solution ideation, innovation, and impact

Discussing AMR innovations, AI‑driven insights, and solutions designed to overcome barriers and support equitable, real‑world implementation.
Theme 6: Consumers, communications, and campaigns

Theme 6: Consumers, communications, and campaigns

Minimising the impact of AMR through improved public communication, behaviour change strategies, and campaigns to build trust and awareness.
Theme 7: Evidence, equity, and economics

Theme 7: Evidence, equity, and economics

Understanding how AMR evidence, economic analysis, and equity‑focused approaches can shape sustainable policy, investment, and global action.
Theme 8: Early education

Theme 8: Early education

How AMR education, curricula, and global learning frameworks can empower future generations with the knowledge to address AMR.
Theme 9: Powering progress on AMR

Theme 9: Powering progress on AMR

Exploring forward‑looking AMR strategies that scale impact, strengthen global preparedness, and shape the next decade of One Health action.

View the event website for speaker details.


CSIRO

AMR 2026 was made possible through collaboration with forward-thinking organisations dedicated to addressing global challenges through a One Health approach. Learn more about how the support and expertise of our sponsors are helping to shape the summit’s vision and outcomes.

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CDC
United Nations Foundation logo

Pfizer logo

Monash Centre to Impact AMR
UNSW

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Medicines Discovery Catapult logo
Cureator logo

NSW Government - NSW Health logo