CONNECT | INSPIRE | TRANSFORM

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

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

MICHELLE FREELING will explore How to Design Impactful Clinical Education that Transforms Learning Needs into Measurable Outcomes,

while OLIVIA GARGIONI will share Practical Approaches to Caring for the Carer, Supporting Staff Wellbeing, Preventing Burnout, and Building Resilient, High-Performing Healthcare Teams.

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

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Want to share APEC 2026 with your colleagues or team? Download our event poster and help us spread the word.

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.

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.

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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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is APEC?

How much are tickets and what’s included?

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What if I’m an educator in the Periop Concepts Nurse Education Program?

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Terms and Conditions

Australasian Perioperative Educators Conference – Terms & Conditions

Confirmation Process

1.1. Once you have completed your online registration form, please check your order carefully before confirming it. After you have made payment, submitted, and confirmed your reservation, we will process your booking immediately. Your booking is not confirmed until you receive an email confirmation from us outlining your order details.

1.2. If you do not receive our email confirmation within 24 hours of submitting your online registration form, please contact us at [email protected] as soon as possible before the start of the conference. It is your responsibility to update us with any changes to your contact details so we can communicate with you. Please email [email protected] to update or change your personal or contact details.

1.3. These Terms & Conditions and the Agreement are made only in the English language.

Event Details, Fees, and Payment

2.1. The Australasian Perioperative Educators Conference (APEC) will be held in person in Adelaide, South Australia on Saturday 17 October 2026.

2.2. Super Early Bird pricing runs until Saturday 17 January 2026 at 23:59 pm AEST and is $395.00 inc. GST.

2.3. Early Bird pricing runs from Sunday 18 January 2026 until Sunday 7 September 2026 at 23:59 pm AEST and is $495.00 inc. GST.

2.4. From Monday 8 September 2026 until Thursday 9 October 2026 at 17:00 pm AEST (when ticket sales close), tickets will be $595.00 inc. GST.

2.5. Ticket prices are correct and up-to-date at the time of your purchase.

2.6. All payments are collected through a third-party platform (Stripe). Periop Concepts assumes no responsibility for any malfunctions, errors, or issues with this platform.

Copyright / Intellectual Property

3.1. Any and all intellectual property (IP) in the conference materials shall remain our sole and exclusive property (or that of the appropriate third-party owner(s), if any). You shall not acquire any rights in such materials, including any developments or variations of them. Nothing in this Agreement grants you any IP rights in the conference materials. You agree not to reproduce, sell, or copy (in whole or in part) the conference material, except for post-conference reference purposes that we may supply. If you wish to use the conference materials for any other purpose, please email [email protected].

Data Protection

4.1. When you provide us with your personal details (including but not limited to your first and last name, date of birth, and email address), we will store and manage this information in accordance with the Periop Concepts Privacy Policy, available at periopconcepts.com.

Ticketing

5.1. Your APEC ticket is only valid for the Australasian Perioperative Educators Conference to be held in Adelaide, South Australia on Saturday 17 October 2026. It is not redeemable for future Periop Concepts events.

5.2. Periop Concepts Premium Memberships do not attract any further discounts.

5.3. All tickets are fully refundable up until 4 weeks prior to the event (Friday 19 September 2026). After this date, tickets are non-refundable. If you wish to cancel your ticket, please email [email protected].

5.4. All tickets are non-transferable.

5.5. Educators and managers who are part of our Nurse Education Program are entitled to one (1) complimentary ticket and up to two (2) additional tickets at 50 percent off. Discount codes will be provided directly to these teams.

Behaviour

6.1. APEC and its organisers prohibit discrimination, harassment, and bullying against any person for any reason. The organisers reserve the right to remove you from the conference if you engage in such conduct. Your ticket will not be refunded if you are removed from the event.

6.2. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available at the conference. Periop Concepts accepts no responsibility for any misconduct arising from the consumption of alcohol. Please drink responsibly.

General

7.1. Amendments and Changes: We may revise the conference program, including (but not limited to) speakers, topics, and presentation times. We will post the most current version on our website and/or social media as soon as possible after changes are made. Please check our website or social media regularly.