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Join perioperative nurses, educators, and healthcare leaders from across Australia for a full day of world-class education, practical workshops, meaningful networking, and fresh ideas that will shape the future of perioperative care.

SAHMRI, Adelaide

Saturday October 17, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

⏳ Tickets Close Wednesday, 14 October

One Last Week to Join Us at APEC 2026

The countdown is on! Join perioperative educators and healthcare leaders in Adelaide for a day of practical education, inspiring speakers and valuable connections.

Final opportunity to book — ticket sales close Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at 5:00 pm AEDT.

Saturday, 17 October 2026  ·  SAHMRI, Adelaide

Proudly presented by Periop Concepts, Australia's leading provider of perioperative nursing education.

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Proudly presented by Periop Concepts, Australia's leading provider of perioperative nursing education.

Session Topic

Practical Approaches to Caring for the Carer — Supporting Staff Wellbeing, Preventing Burnout, and Building Resilient, High-Performing Healthcare Teams

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How to Design Impactful Clinical Education that Transforms Learning Needs into Measurable Outcomes

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Keeping Them With You: Engaging Learners in Practical Skills Sessions

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Understanding Ourselves, Understanding Each Other: A TetraMap Approach to Communication and Collaboration

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Designing Simulation That Changes Practice: What Learners Notice, How They Make Sense of It and What They Take Back To Practice

World-Class Speakers • Action-Packed Workshops • One Unmissable Day of Networking

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Why Attend APEC 2026
✦ Why Attend ✦

More Than
A Conference

APEC 2026 is designed specifically for perioperative professionals who want practical knowledge, meaningful conversations, and ideas they can immediately take back to their teams.

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Industry Experts

Hear from respected leaders sharing practical strategies, clinical insights, and real-world experience.

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Practical Education

Engaging keynotes and workshops focused on today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities.

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Meaningful Networking

Meet like-minded professionals from across Australia and build valuable connections.

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Fresh Ideas

Walk away with practical tools and evidence-based approaches you can implement immediately.

Perioperative Program

Full Day Programme

A Day of Practical
Education & Connection

8:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Perioperative Educators & Leaders

Join us for a full day of education, practical insights and meaningful conversations designed for perioperative educators, leaders and healthcare professionals.

8:45 – 9:00 AM

Welcome & Introduction

Sophie Dash

Chief Curriculum Officer – Periop Concepts

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Keeping Them With You: Engaging Learners in Practical Skills Sessions

Kevin Holliday

Clinical Sales Support Specialist – ARJO Australia

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Practical Approaches to Caring for the Carer, Supporting Staff Wellbeing, Preventing Burnout, and Building Resilient, High-Performing Healthcare Teams

Olivia Gargioni

Social Media & Content Creator Coordinator – Periop Concepts

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Morning Tea

11:00 – 11:20 AM

Workshop – Topic to be Announced

Sophie Dash

Chief Curriculum Officer – Periop Concepts

1:20 – 2:05 PM

Lunch

2:05 – 3:05 PM

How to Design Impactful Clinical Education that Transforms Learning Needs into Measurable Outcomes

Dr Michelle Freeling

Program Director - Master of Clinical Nursing and Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

3:05 – 3:50 PM

Designing Simulation That Changes Practice: What Learners Notice, How They Make Sense of It and What They Take Back To Practice

Claire Webber

Lecturer, Clinical Education | Simulation Lead, Postgraduate Nursing

3:50 – 4:10 PM

Afternoon Tea

4:10 – 4:25 PM

Meet Periop Concepts: Supporting Your Perioperative Education Journey

Andrew Goyen

Chief Operations Officer – Periop Concepts

4:25 – 4:45 PM

Closing Panel Discussion

All Speakers

4:45 – 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Thank You

Sophie Dash

Chief Curriculum Officer – Periop Concepts

Let’s convince your manager to attend APEC?

If attending APEC would be valuable for you and your role, but you need approval, funding or both, we've made it easy to make the case.

Experience APEC at SAHMRI

South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
Adelaide, South Australia

APEC 2026 will be hosted at the iconic SAHMRI, one of Australia's leading centres for health research, innovation, and collaboration.

With modern conference facilities in the heart of Adelaide, SAHMRI provides the perfect setting for a day of learning, networking, and professional development.

Secure Your Ticket

Take advantage of standard pricing for full access to the conference. Your ticket includes full-day conference access, all keynote presentations and workshops, networking opportunities, catering throughout the day, and exclusive conference resources.

Final opportunity to book: Ticket sales close Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at 5:00 pm AEDT.

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  Need an Attendance Support Letter?

Need documentation to support your attendance at APEC 2026? Download our attendance support letter to assist with requesting professional development leave or approval to attend the conference.

APEC 2026 Accommodation
📍 Rockford Adelaide Hotel
164 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000
Use the exclusive discount code: APEC26
BOOK YOUR STAY

Stay for APEC 2026

We're pleased to offer APEC 2026 attendees access to a special accommodation rate with our official accommodation partner, Adelaide Rockford Hotel.

Attendees can book using the direct booking link or enter the code APEC26 when booking.

The offer is also available for guests who would like to stay one night before or one night after APEC on 17 October, making it easier to plan your trip to Adelaide.

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