SAAFE Solutions Summit 2023

SAAFE’s official launch and inaugural AMR Solutions Summit, held in 2023 at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide, brought together leading international and national AMR and industry experts, and partners from Australia’s food and agribusiness industries, environmental management sectors, government agencies and national research organisations who explored the latest technologies, trends and research to reduce the threat of AMR and translate Australia’s National One Health AMR action plan into practice.

Over the two-day summit, delegates heard producer, national and international perspectives on One Health and AMR, learnt about industry actions and priorities, had discussions around futurism, ethics, analytics and education, explored digital transformation for AMR decision making and management, and examined the relationship between AMR, ethical investment and sustainable development. Day two featured an AMR ‘Pitch Fest’ with presentations showcasing proven, developing and proposed solutions to AMR challenges.

Catch some of the Summit speakers' key messages.

Hear from Distinguished Professor Ed Topp about how the integrated assessment model attempts to document where AMR has developed and transmitted throughout the One Health continuum, and where the implementation of risk mitigation will have the greatest impact.

Faced with the challenge of tackling fungicide resistance, hear from board member Liz Riley about how the Australian wine industry stands to benefit from SAAFE’s unique opportunities for collaboration.

Distinguished Professor Ed Topp discusses the worst-case scenario of AMR.

Dr. Barry McGookin discusses his hopes for the future of the food industry’s collaboration with SAAFE CRC.

Prof. Nicola Spurrier reminds us that it’s important to be hopeful when wrestling with the future threat of AMR.

Two small things will help the AMR challenge. Prof. Nicola Spurrier gives us the lowdown.

Dr. Jo Coombe discusses the importance of collaboration in solving the AMR challenge, based on her experience leading the Animal Industries Antimicrobial Stewardship R, D & E Strategy.

It’s one thing to prescribe antimicrobials but dosages must stay relevant. Peter Coombe explains the situation for animal industries.

Prof. Branwen Morgan pinpoints the importance of a One Health approach in tackling AMR.

Prof. Erica Donner, SAAFE CRC’s Research Director, reflects on the inaugural summit and her hope that the AMR movement will take great strides during the life of SAAFE CRC.