Justin Gooding Conference

HOMAGE TO
JUSTIN GOODING

You are cordially invited to a one-day conference followed by a dinner party to celebrate a milestone.
Save the date: 12 September 2026
Sydney, Australia
We invite the Gooding family, friends, and collaborators to join us for a special day dedicated
to celebrating the 60th birthday of Scientia Professor Justin Gooding. This event will be a tribute
to his immense impact on science and technology, his unwavering service to the community, and his profound dedication to mentoring the next generation of scientists.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The Gooding Legacy
Presentations from Professor Gooding’s past PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, showcasing the impact of his mentorship on their careers, academic and industry journeys
From Lab to Life
Hear from key industry partners on successful collaborations and the translation of cutting-edge research into real-world technologies.
Journey of Friendship & Discovery
Tributes and talks from long-standing scientific collaborators and friends, sharing insights from decades of shared discovery.
Conference venue: Tyree Room, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney
Dinner venue: Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney
Program
The full program will feature Scientia Professor Justin Gooding’s past Students and Postdocs, industry collaborators, and research collaborators.
Featured Speakers
Professor Maria Kavallaris
University of New South Wales
Professor Richard Tilley
University of New South Wales
Professor Eric Bakker
University of Geneva
Professor Benjamin Eggleton
The University of Sydney
Professor Yi-Tao Long
Nanjing University
Professor Wolfgang Schuhmann
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Professor Kevin Plaxco
University of California, Santa Barbara
Professor Dusan Losic
Adelaide University
Professor Kris Kilian
University of New South Wales
Registration
Registrations can be done using the following link:
REGISTER HERE
Attendee registration price:
$250 (AUD) Standard
The registration deadline is 30 June 2026
Registration includes: All conference sessions, Tea and coffee breaks, lunch, and dinner.
Sponsors

HOMAGE TOJUSTIN GOODING You are cordially invited to a one-day conference followed by a dinner party to celebrate a milestone.

Save the date: 12 September 2026

Sydney, Australia

Conference venue: Tyree Room, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney

Dinner venue: Leighton Hall, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney

Program

The full program will feature Scientia Professor Justin Gooding’s past Students and Postdocs, industry collaborators, and research collaborators.

Featured Speakers

Professor Maria Kavallaris

Professor Richard Tilley

Professor Eric Bakker

Professor Benjamin Eggleton

Professor Yi-Tao Long

Professor Wolfgang Schuhmann

Professor Kevin Plaxco

Professor Dusan Losic

Professor Kris Kilian

Registration

Attendee registration price:

$250 (AUD) Standard

The registration deadline is 30 June 2026

Sponsors

HOMAGE TO
JUSTIN GOODING

You are cordially invited to a one-day conference followed by a dinner party to celebrate a milestone.