# Twelfth scientific biennial meeting of the Australasian Virology Society: AVS12 2024

## TL;DR

This report summarizes the 12th AVS meeting, highlighting discussions on virology research, career development, and Indigenous inclusion.

## Contribution

The paper provides a comprehensive overview of AVS12, emphasizing its role in promoting equity and multidisciplinary collaboration.

## Key findings

- AVS12 focused on career development and Indigenous virology through panel discussions.
- International speakers Joe Grove and Chantal Abergel presented at the meeting.
- The event celebrated multiple award recipients and outlined future priorities for the society.

## Abstract

The Australasian Virology Society (AVS) holds premier biennial virology meetings that foster multidisciplinary research and collaboration and promote equity and inclusion of early-career researchers. The 12th AVS meeting (AVS12), convened by M. Tate, J. Fraser, and G. Moseley, was held from 2 to 5 December 2024 on Dja Dja Wurrung country at the RACV Goldfields Resort in Creswick, Victoria, Australia. In this report, we give a brief overview of the history of AVS and outline the current and developing priorities for the society. We provide a summary of the insightful panel discussions held to address career development and Indigenous virology, highlight the presentations given by international plenary speakers Joe Grove and Chantal Abergel, and celebrate the recipients of the numerous awards.