Conference

Subject Matter Experts (SME)

Presentations will be delivered by both international & national guests and experts in their field.

Practical Demonstrations

NSWP Clandestine Laboratory Detectives and TFSU staff will provide a range of practical demonstrations exploring extraction, synthesis, and refinement processes.

Networking Opportunities

Cland Lab conferences are renowned to be the most important conference for those involved in clandestine laboratory investigations in respect to learning, sharing and networking with others involved in clandestine laboratory investigations.

Forensic Examination & Analysis

Technical Forensic Support Unit (TFSU) staff attend all Clandestine Laboratories with NSWP. Their tasks involve conducting on-site chemical analysis utilising portable instruments, such as Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, Gas Detection, Ion Mobility Spectrometry, and performing select wet chemical tests to preliminarily identify substances. TFSU staff will be in attendance to assist with practical demonstrations.

Event Schedule

Presentations will cover drug trafficking & manufacture, chemical diversion, organised crime and drugs trends both National & International. A full schedule will be emailed to attendees closer to the date. All classes are subject to change.

Course Dinner

An unforgettable course dinner showcasing the beautiful views of Sydney Harbour.

Exhibit

Showcase your products and services on a show floor designed for making connections and creating lucrative business opportunities.

Contact us

Email us at cliaoz2024@police.nsw.gov.au.

The Australasian Clandestine Laboratory Conference will be held in Sydney from 17 September – 20 September 2024.

The conference will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel, The Rocks and is aimed at clandestine laboratory and drug investigators. The conference will run for four days and will focus on emerging precursor chemicals, importation trends, organised crime networks, methylamphetamine manufacture techniques, MDMA manufacture techniques, psychedelic manufacture, extractions, breakaway groups for more specialist topics, plus special presentations and practical demonstrations.

Conference attendees will be provided with the opportunity to develop specialised knowledge in relation to drug manufacture investigative strategies, information helpful in shaping future investigations, and an increased understanding of the safety and risk considerations of clandestine laboratories for law enforcement personnel and others attending the site, ultimately helping to keep their community safe.

Tickets are $550 AUD with an early bird special of $500 AUD which concludes on 15 July 2024. Included in the price is access to the conference, daily morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea plus refreshments.

Further inclusions in the ticket price are a fully funded course dinner ticket for the Thursday night, which includes networking opportunities for national and international drug investigators. The venue host, the Shangri-La Hotel, is offering heavily discounted accommodation packages for course attendees which will also include a daily hot breakfast.