
Key Dates
Abstracts Opening: Now Open
Registration Open: February 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday 7 March 2025
Local Government and Student Award Deadline: Friday 7 March 2025
Author Notification Deadline: Friday 2 May 2025
Early & Author Registration Deadline: Friday 4 July 2025
Symposium Program Available: July 2025

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Call for Abstracts
The Conference Committee is now calling for papers for the 16th Mosquito Control Association of Australia (MCAA) and 14th Arbovirus Research in Australia (ARA) Symposium. The theme of the symposium is “Beyond the Bite: Addressing the Evolving Landscape of Vector Control and Vector-Borne Diseases”
The Symposium
The 16th Mosquito Control Association of Australia (MCAA) and 14th Arbovirus Research in Australia (ARA) Symposium will be held at the RACV Torquay Resort, Great Ocean Road, Torquay, VIC. The Symposium will be held from 24-28 August 2025
The theme of the symposium is “Beyond the Bite: Addressing the Evolving Landscape of Vector Control and Vector-Borne Diseases”.
The program will showcase some of the innovative and strategic responses to mosquito threats locally and their implications for managing global vector-borne disease threats. Issues covered will range from local government and their work “on the ground” to world class research in Australian and overseas institutions.
For the first time, this meeting will be held in Victoria, in the beach front town of Torquay, known as the gateway to the Great Ocean Road.. The beachside town is famous for its surfing beaches including Bells Beach and Jan Jac, and is the home of the world’s longest running surfing competition (Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach). This location will provide a wonderful opportunity for those involved in mosquito and mosquito-borne disease management and research to showcase the innovative work being undertaken across the state. In particular, a session at the conference will be dedicated to the emerging risk of Mycobacterium ulcerans, a bacterial infection believed to be transmitted via mosquito bites that can lead to the development of significant skin ulcers that can lead to significant health impacts. This symposium will introduce Buruli ulcer and the latest research assessing the role of mosquitoes in the transmission of Buruli ulcer will be presented.
The symposium has been an important forum for over 40 years and is of significance to anyone interested in exploring the latest advances in mosquito biology and ecology, the arboviruses they carry and their management. It will bring together over 120 mosquito and mosquito-borne pathogen research scientists, virologists, field biologists, environmental health officers, council staff, environmental consultants, clinicians, veterinarians, vector control specialists and research students.
The symposium is designed to promote collaboration and partnerships to improve preparedness, prevention, and the control of vector-borne diseases of medical importance. It will also allow delegates access to the latest developments on existing and emerging mosquito management technologies, methodologies and management options.
The five-day symposium will include outstanding Australian and international speakers, discussion groups and plenary presentations, as well as student activities. A welcome reception on Sunday evening and a Symposium dinner will ensure networking opportunities for all attending the event.
About the Mosquito Control Association
The Mosquito Control Association of Australia (MCAA) was established in 2000 to provide a community for mosquito control and management experts within Australia. The organisation brings together experts from Local and State Government, Universities, research organisations, the pest control industry and chemical manufacturers in an effort to share knowledge and experiences for improved mosquito management into the future.
The organisation provides training and conferences for the dissemination of information on mosquito control and management. Further the MCAA provides a central repository for reference material and other resources to ensure up to date information can be available for mosquito managers conducting control efforts in the field. Further, the MCAA issue a biannual Magazine including the latest state reports and interesting articles on mosquito management and control options.
A biennial conference allows the exchange of the most recent research into mosquito management and provides a local government perspective to current issues and control options available across Australia under differing environmental and habitat conditions experiences across our vast continent. The conference also provides up to date State reports on disease occurrence allowing a national perspective on disease control efforts. Every four years, the MCAA joins with Arbovirus Research in Australia (ARA) to hold a joint MCAA/ARA conference, providing the dissemination of the latest research and reports on arboviruses circulating in Australia and the potential for new arbovirus detection and threats to be discussed.
The MCAA has a strong leadership team that oversees the activities of the Association. There is a wide membership group including individuals and corporations across Australia. Further the MCAA is supported by a number of sponsors associated with mosquito control in Australia.
Additional information can be found at mcaa.org.au
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