Fostering LMIC Engagement at the AMR Summit 2026

The AMR 2026 summit in Sydney will bring together researchers from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries to tackle antimicrobial resistance—a problem that kills more people in poorer nations due to limited resources, weak infrastructure, and high rates of infectious disease. Without direct input from those on the front lines, global strategies risk being irrelevant or unworkable in the places that need them most. This summit creates a structured platform for LMIC researchers to share their experiences, challenges, and successes, and to exchange knowledge with counterparts from wealthier countries. If successful, the meeting could shift how international AMR policies are designed—making them adaptable to local contexts rather than imposed from afar. The practical outcome would be more equitable and effective interventions, from better stewardship of existing antibiotics to smarter surveillance systems in clinics and hospitals. This is not fundamental science; it is a deliberate effort to ensure that the people most affected by AMR have a real voice in shaping the solutions.