FameLab Australia 2026 National Final
Doors open | 5.30pm
Standard | $20
Concession | $17
Junior ( Ages 12-17) | $15
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Watch 12 of Australia’s brightest early-career researchers compete for the title of FameLab Australia 2026 Champion.
The challenge: No slides. No PowerPoint. No jargon. No boring.
Each finalist has three minutes to explain their research in clear, engaging language that anyone can understand. They will be judged on the three Cs of FameLab: Content, Clarity and Charisma.
Competitors may use only the props they carry onto the stage. They might sing, dance or take their presentation in an unexpected direction. Whatever their approach, they have three minutes to win over the judges and audience.
Meet Australia's next generation of science communicators
Representing universities and research institutions from across the country, the 2026 finalists are exploring some of today’s most pressing and fascinating scientific questions.
Join us for an entertaining evening of science, fresh ideas and outstanding storytelling. Hear about the research shaping our future, support the finalists and see who will be crowned the 2026 national champion.
The winner will be selected by a panel of judges. The event will also be livestreamed across Australia and around the world.
About FameLab
Created by Cheltenham Festivals in the United Kingdom, FameLab is the world’s leading science communication competition. Since launching in 2007, the competition has expanded to more than 40 countries and welcomed over 40,000 scientists worldwide.
Event Timing
5.30pm Doors open
6.00pm Event commences
7.30pm Interval & judges deliberation
7.45pm Winner announced
7.55pm Event concludes
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