Invitation to Register: Biosecurity Simulation Exercise (BSX 2026)

The Asia Centre for Health Security (ACHS) is pleased to invite participants to register their interest for the upcoming Biosecurity Simulation Exercise (BSX 2026): Laboratory Incidents & Deliberate Biothreats, taking place on 27–28 August 2026 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore.

This tabletop simulation exercise is designed to strengthen inter-sectoral and inter-disciplinary preparedness for laboratory biosafety, biosecurity, and deliberate biothreat events. Through lectures, discussions, and structured scenario-driven exercises, participants will engage in high-stakes decision-making in a safe environment, gain insights into multidisciplinary approaches, and connect with international experts and regional counterparts.

Key Details

• Date: Thursday–Friday, 27–28 August 2026

• Venue: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore

• Course Fees:

  • Standard registration: SGD 750

  • LMIC registration: SGD 250

Featured Speakers

• Prof Stuart Blacksell – Professor of Tropical Microbiology, Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU), Thailand

• Prof Raina MacIntyre – Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Australia

• Moderator: Adjunct Associate Prof Poh Lian Lim – Lead, Biorisk Management, Asia Centre for Health Security

Registration

Registration of interest closes on 20 April 2026 at 5:00pm Singapore time (GMT+8). For eligibility criteria, registration, and payment details, please visit: ACHS BSX 2026 Course Page

For information about eligibility criteria and registration and payment details, please visit the ACHS website at https://asia-chs.org/course/bsx-2026/

For inquiries, please contact: achs@nus.edu.sg