Join us in the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua for four days of cutting-edge molecular science, early-career development workshops, educational talks and plenary presentations form international guests.

Between sessions, explore the city’s 200 km of walking and mountain biking tracks, experience some of the stunning geological attractions or relax at award-winning cafes.


Rydges Rotorua, 10 Tryon Street 

Whakarewarewa, Rotorua

Registration from 2:00 pm on November 11th 2025


Confirmed Plenary Speakers


The NZSBMB covers a broad area of interest, including evolutionary biology, enzymatic mechanisms, structural biology, and cell biology (among many others), and our members affiliate with academia, industry and education.

At the 2025 conference, talks with education and mātauranga themes will be interwoven throughout different sessions and we welcome abstracts on these topics.


ABSTRACT and REGISTRATION OPENING - 1st JUNE 2025

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE - 1st SEPTEMBER 2025

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DATE - 1st SEPTEMBER 2025


We have heavily discounted registration costs for students and educators (incl. teaching fellows) and discounted costs for postdoctoral fellows.
— Please see Registration for details.

Sponsors

Gold sponsors


Silver sponsors


Bronze sponsors


Other Sponsors


Organising committee

  • Dr William Kelton & Dr Adele Williamson , University of Waikato

  • TBA