APS 2026 Registration Form
Data Processing Consent

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> Use of Personal Information 


Information you provide in this Registration Form, and at any other time during the Conference, will be collected and stored by the Organisers to:

• register your attendance at the Conference;
• assist with administrative and planning purposes;
• facilitate your requirements in relation to the Conference; and
• allow the compilation and analysis of statistics relevant to the Conference.

If you do not give consent for your details to be held for the above purposes, you cannot register for the Conference and you will be redirected to the Conference website. If this is the case, please contact the Data Control Officer noted below to discuss your concerns..

> Data Controller Contact


DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1
3-5 West Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Australia
+61 2 9954 4400
info@dccam.com.au

> Data Protection Officer Details


Dianna Crebbin, Director
+ 61 2 9954 4400
info@dccam.com.au

> Conference Delegate List


The Conference will produce a delegate list to be made available during the Conference. The delegate list will be displayed on the Conference app and may be provided to third parties such as sponsors.

> Why are we processing your personal data?


We ask for your personal data to facilitate your registration for the event. Your data will be shared with other organisations and third parties in order to process your registration. These will include:

• The hotel you choose to place a reservation with
• Conference sponsors (please note that you have the opportunity to opt out of allowing your information to be shared with sponsors during the registration process)
• Stripe Credit Card Gateway Service
• Conference app supplier
• Conference venue (should you have a dietary or special requirement)
• MailChimp
• Microsoft Azure

> How long will we store your personal data?


Your personal data will be retained by us for up to 24 months after the conclusion of this event.

> Conference Delegate List


The Conference will produce a delegate list to be made available during the Conference. The delegate list will be displayed on the Conference app and may be provided to third parties such as sponsors.

> Additional Information


You retain the right to request that we forget or anonymise your personal data. If you have attended any event with us, we will retain any financial, tax or event attendance records for reporting reasons, but will remove all personal data from our database, leaving an “anonymised” record for reporting reasons.


Please note: 
• You may withdraw your consent at any time by notice in writing to the Managers.
• You are entitled to access the information held by written application to the Managers.

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For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Delegate Information
Contact Details
Primary Address

If you require a specific address to be included on your invoice/receipt, please ensure you add it here.

Professional Information
Membership Status

If you are an APS Member, please enter your membership number

Tip: Check your recent APS newsletter email, your membership ID is included in the greeting line

Professional Discipline

Please select your primary professional discipline from the list below, or select 'Other' and enter your primary discipline in the text box provided.

Please indicate if you are an early to mid-career researcher
Exhibiting Companies & Advertising Regulations

To help our exhibitors comply with advertising regulations, kindly identify if you belong to one of the following groups. (Note, you may be asked to provide supporting documentation.)

  • I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (i.e. I have an AHPRA number). Please note, this does not include healthcare students who have not yet registered with AHPRA.
  • I am a herbalist, homeopathic practitioner, naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine
  • I am engaged in the business of wholesaling therapeutic goods
  • I am a purchasing officer in hospitals
  • I purchase therapeutic goods on behalf of a registered charity, government or government authority (including a foreign government or foreign government authority);
  • I am a purchasing officer or practice manager, for health practitioners (excluding retail pharmacists), dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental prosthetists and oral health therapists

Your stated profession will be listed on your name badge. This provides exhibiting companies with important context and guidance on the appropriate parameters for their engagement with you.

Additional Information
Dietary Requirements

The venue caterers are pleased to meet dietary requirements for delegates with medical or religious needs. If you have an allergy to certain foods please select "Other" from the options below and note your allergy in the "Other" text box.

Delegates with preferential dietary requirements are encouraged to self-select.

Other Requirements

If you have any other requirements please enter the details in the field below (eg: wheelchair access required, vision impaired etc)

Pronouns

If you would like your pronouns included on your name badge, please list them below. If we do not have your preferred pronouns, please choose "Self Describe" which will give you an open text box to enter your preference.

How did you hear about the conference?
Are you a first time APS ASM attendee, who would like to be informally paired with other first time APS ASM attendees?
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Delegate List Consent

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Registration

For further information on registration fees, please visit the Conference Website.

Full Registration
AUD 945.00
AUD 1,045.00
AUD 1,095.00
AUD 1,495.00
AUD 1,625.00
AUD 1,675.00
AUD 300.00
AUD 350.00
AUD 400.00
Day Registration
AUD 525.00
AUD 575.00
AUD 600.00
AUD 800.00
AUD 850.00
AUD 875.00
AUD 525.00
AUD 575.00
AUD 600.00
AUD 800.00
AUD 850.00
AUD 875.00
AUD 525.00
AUD 575.00
AUD 600.00
AUD 800.00
AUD 850.00
AUD 875.00
Speaker Registration
AUD 0.00
AUD 420.00
AUD 470.00
AUD 495.00
AUD 0.00
AUD 0.00
AUD 0.00
Sponsor & Exhibitor Registrations
AUD 575.00
AUD 675.00
AUD 725.00

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Pre-Conference Workshops

Pre-Conference Workshops will be held on Sunday 19 April 2026.

To allow delegates to attend multiple workshops, the majority of pre-conference workshops are half-day workshops.
If you choose to attend the Acute Pain FULL DAY pre-conference workshop, please choose to attend TWO half day workshops under the options below.
IMPORTANT: You will then make your specific workshop/s selection on the next page.

For further information please visit the Pre-Conference workshops page of the Conference Website.

MORNING Half Day Pre-Conference Workshops: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Acute Pain AM
Pain in Childhood
Psychology in Pain Management
Purpose Over Pain - NEW!

AFTERNOON Half Day Pre-Conference Workshops: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Acute Pain PM
Basic Pain Research
Pharmacology in Pain Management 
Physiotherapy in Pain Management

I wish to attend ONE half day Pre-Conference Workshop
AUD 230.00
AUD 305.00
I wish to attend TWO half day Pre-Conference Workshops
AUD 280.00
AUD 425.00

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Pre-Conference Workshops

Pre-Conference Workshops will be held on Sunday 19 April 2026.

To allow delegates to attend multiple workshops, the majority of pre-conference workshops are half-day workshops.
If you choose to attend the Acute Pain FULL DAY pre-conference workshop, please choose to attend TWO half day workshops under the options below.
IMPORTANT: You will then make your specific workshop/s selection on the next page.

For further information please visit the Pre-Conference workshops page of the Conference Website.

MORNING Half Day Pre-Conference Workshops: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Acute Pain AM
Pain in Childhood
Psychology in Pain Management
Purpose Over Pain - NEW!

AFTERNOON Half Day Pre-Conference Workshops: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Acute Pain PM
Basic Pain Research
Pharmacology in Pain Management 
Physiotherapy in Pain Management

I wish to attend ONE half day Pre-Conference Workshop
AUD 180.00
AUD 305.00
I wish to attend TWO half day Pre-Conference Workshops
AUD 230.00
AUD 425.00
I do not wish to attend a Pre-Conference Workshop

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Pre-Conference Workshops

Please select the ONE half day Pre-Conference Workshop you wish to attend.

AM Pre-Conference Workshops

Sunday 19 April 2026, 8:30am - 12:30pm

PM Pre-Conference Workshops

Sunday 19 April 2026, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Pre-Conference Workshops

Please select the TWO half day Pre-Conference Workshops you wish to attend.

AM Pre-Conference Workshops

Sunday 19 April 2026, 8:30am - 12:30pm

PM Pre-Conference Workshops

Sunday 19 April 2026, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Other Sessions
APS Discipline Sub Group Meetings

These meetings will be conducted at no charge to members, this is your opportunity to share information and promote discussion within your pain discipline. 

Date: Sunday 19 April 2026

Time: 5:05pm - 6:00pm

Meet the Minds: Q&A and Networking Session

Join us at this exclusive Q&A and networking event designed for those looking to deep dive into the latest in pain research and clinical practice. This is your chance to pick the brains of leaders in the field, engage in meaningful discussions, gain valuable insights, and establish new collaborations.

Whether you're a student, early-career researcher, clinician, or just eager to learn, come along and connect with top minds and fellow attendees.

Date: Monday 20 April 2026

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Cost: $15 per person, includes a drink on arrival

AUD 15.00
Sponsored Sessions

SAGED Sponsored Session: Reframing Pain Management: Practical and Evidence-Based Applications of Medicinal Cannabis in Clinical Care

Further information on the content of this session will be made available once details have been confirmed, please visit the conference website for updates.

Session includes breakfast.

Please note that sponsors/exhibitors from other organisations are not permitted to attend these sessions

Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026

Time: 7:00am - 8:15am

Montu (SAGED) Sponsored Breakfast Session

AUD 0.00
Topical Concurrent Sessions

Please note - Sessions can be selected and/or changed up until the day of the meeting. You are not required to contact the Conference Secretariat if you wish to change your concurrent session preferences.

You can only select one session from each time allocation.

 

Topical Session 1

Date: Monday 20 April 2026

Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm

 

Topical Session 2

Date: Monday 20 April 2026

Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

 

Topical Session 3

Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026

Time: 10:45am - 12:15pm

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Social Program

For further information on the Social Program, please visit the Conference Website.

Sunday 19 April 2026
Welcome Reception

Join us for a first look at the exhibition hall and a chance to catch up with colleagues and delegates you haven't seen since Melbourne!

Venue: Exhibition Hall, Adelaide Convention Centre
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: Included in registration fee for full delegates and sponsors/exhibitors.
Additional tickets: $60 per person

AUD 0.00
AUD 60.00
AUD 60.00
Basic Pain Research & Pain in Childhood SIG Dinner

Enjoy a meal and drinks with friends and colleagues interested in Basic Pain Research and Pain in Childhood. Delegates don’t have to be a member of the SIGs to join, everyone is welcome.

Venue: Station Road Adelaide
Time: From 7:30pm
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: $90 per person, guests welcome

AUD 90.00
AUD 90.00
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Gala Dinner

Indulge in 3 courses of delicious local flavours and wines. With plenty of time for dancing (of course!), the Gala Dinner is always considered a highlight of the conference, don't miss out!

Venue: Panorama Ballroom, Adelaide Convention Centre
Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Dress: Smart/Cocktail
Cost: $150 per person, guests welcome

AUD 150.00
AUD 150.00
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Cultural Connections Hosted Wine Tour
Relax following the end of APS 2026 with a private wine tour. Guests will discover flavours from our First Nations culture through an Indigenous wine and canapé pairing experience. Enjoy three selected wines from Indigenous producers, each paired with a selection of canapés inspired by local Indigenous ingredients, showcasing the significant connection Aboriginal people hold with Country.

Venue: National Wine Centre
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: $85 per person, guests welcome
 
 
AUD 85.00
AUD 85.00

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Plant-a-Tree

The Australian Pain Society will be working with Carbon Neutral to plant a tree for every APS 2026 registered delegate.

The Plant-a-Tree Program aims to restore landscapes and reproduce natural ecosystems by only planting trees and shrubs that are native to the region.

If you would like to contribute to this program, you can purchase additional trees at $2.50 each. This will be added to the tree that will be purchased on your behalf by the APS.

Please choose the number of trees you would like to have planted below. Since APS 2021, almost 5,000 trees have been planted, thanks to generous donations by delegates.

AUD 2.50

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Accommodation

Rooms have been secured at a selection of recommended hotels near the conference venue, with discounted rates exclusively for conference delegates.
To obtain these rates, please book your accommodation below.

A credit card number is required to secure your booking. If you are sharing a room with another delegate, please state their name below.

Please read the individual hotel terms and conditions carefully with respect to payment. 
*Note
  - All prices listed below are in AUD currency
  - Special rates for booking dates are valid between 17th - 22nd April 2026

To check the hotel's terms and conditions, visit the meeting website here.

Wanting to stay on and explore everything South Australia has to offer? Click here to explore pre and post touring options that include exclusive discounts for APS 2026 discounts.

Intercontinental Adelaide

Intercontinental Adelaide

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InterContinental Adelaide is the city’s leading luxury hotel. Located in the heart of the city, guests can access everything from world-class restaurants and lively bars, to cultural and nature-based experiences. Spacious guest rooms are well-appointed, offering expansive city or river views. Exceptional culinary experiences await at our award-winning restaurants, Riverside Restaurant and Shiki. Experience the height of luxury, personalised service, and elegance at InterContinental Adelaide.

0.1 km from Adelaide Convention Centre

Hotel Website Map Photos Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions

Any cancellations made within 30 days of arrival will incur a charge equal to one night's accommodation. A valid credit card is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation and cover incidental charges. The full accommodation amount will be charged 30 days prior to your arrival.

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    King Classic City View
    AUD
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    King Classic River View Room
    AUD
    FULL
Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre

Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre

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Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Center is located in the vibrant north-west quarter of Adelaide's CBD. The central location provides guests with easy access to Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Convention Center, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, the SA Health and Medical Research Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide Casino, and Rundle Mall, all within a 10-minute walk away. Providing accommodations to suit business and leisure travelers alike, the guest rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a refrigerator, kettle, ironing facilities and a flat-screen TV. You can start the day with a shower in the private bathroom before enjoying the free Express Start Buffet Breakfast or Grab & Go option. Free WiFi is also provided. Other facilities at Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Center include self-service laundry facilities, a meeting and business center and an on-site fitness room. Holiday Inn Express Adelaide holds a 5.5-star NABERS Energy rating with GreenPower and a 5.5-star NABERS Water rating

0.3 km from Adelaide Convention Centre

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Terms and conditions

* A non-refundable deposit of the first nights’ accommodation will be processed using the nominated credit card from each individual reservation at 30 days prior to arrival. * Rates are inclusive of FREE Express Start Breakfast – served daily in The Great Room. * The hotel requires a physical credit card to be present on arrival for a pre-authorisation. A digital credit card on a mobile phone is not valid. * Cancellations within 30 days of the event will attract a cancellation fee equivalent to 100% of total estimated accommodation charges.

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    Run of House
    AUD
    FULL
Oaks Embassy Suites Adelaide

Oaks Embassy Suites Adelaide

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Oaks Adelaide Embassy Suites offers contemporary serviced apartments in Adelaide's vibrant west end. Combining stylish apartments with the comfort of first-class amenities and facilities just a short walk from the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Oaks Adelaide Embassy Suites is an easy choice for travellers looking to stay in central Adelaide with easy access to local attractions and hot spots. With an onsite Coffee Club for your convenience, Oaks Adelaide Embassy Suites offers everything you could want from accommodation in the Adelaide CBD.

0.3 km from Adelaide Convention Centre

Hotel Website Map Photos Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions

A credit card is required at the time of booking and will be charged by the hotel 30 days prior to arrival. Please note that the accommodation rates listed above are exclusive of GST. Cancellations made 30 days or more before check-in will incur a fee equivalent to one night’s stay. Cancellations within 14 days of arrival will be charged the full cost of the booking.

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    1 Bedroom Deluxe
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    2 Bedroom Deluxe
    AUD
    FULL

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Summary
Terms & Conditions

Registration Cancellation Policy
If notification of cancellation is made in writing to the Conference Secretariat prior to Tuesday 24 February 2026, a full refund will be given (less an AU$175 processing fee). After this date no refund will be given, however a substitute delegate may be accepted. Refunds for social functions will be given at the discretion of the Conference Secretariat.

Late Payment Policy
Early Bird Registration Fees
Early bird registrations fees are applicable for delegates who have registered before 24 February 2026. Please note, any early bird registrations not paid for by 17 March 2026 will automatically be amended and invoiced to the standard registration fee.

Standard Registration Fees 
Standard registrations fees are applicable for delegates who have registered after 24 February 2026. Please note, any standard registrations not paid for by 14 April 2026 will automatically be amended and invoiced to the late registration fee, this includes any delegates who originally registered at the early bird rate.

Liability / Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. Neither the Australian Pain Society nor DC Conference & Association Management will accept liability for, but not limited to:

  • Damages of any nature (including financial) sustained by participants, or loss or damage to their personal property in the event of industrial disruptions or natural disasters, loss;
  • Loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Conference or through cancellation of the Conference;
  • Loss of international/domestic air fares or accommodation through cancellation for any reason;
  • Medical Expenses.

Insurance is the responsibility of the individual delegate and should be purchased in your country of origin. Delegates are strongly recommended to take out a suitable travel insurance policy including coverage for non-refundable registration fees when you register for the meeting and book your travel.

Force Majeure
The Conference Secretariat shall not be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent such delay or failure is caused by fire, flood, strike, civil, governmental or military authority, acts of God, acts of terrorism, acts of war, epidemics, the unavailability of the venue or other similar causes beyond its reasonable control and without fault or negligence.

For one or more of such reasons, the Conference Secretariat and any co-organisers of the meeting may postpone, reschedule or cancel the event without liability on the part of Conference Secretariat and any co-organisers of the meeting. In the event the meeting cannot be held or is postponed pursuant to this section, the Conference Secretariat and any co-organisers of the meeting shall not be liable to attendee for any direct, consequential or incidental damages, costs, or losses incurred, such as transportation costs, accommodations costs, or financial losses.

Photography
There will be photographs taken throughout the conference and at the social events. These may be used for promotional activities, including the APS website and on social media. If you do not want your photograph taken, or used, please notify the photographer onsite.

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Payment

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

Thank You

Thank you for registering to attend APS 2026. A confirmation email will be sent to you shortly.

We look forward to seeing you in Adelaide!

APS 2026 Conference Website

For further information please contact
APS Conference Secretariat: DC Conference & Association Management
Suite 103, Level 1, 3-5 West Street, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
PO Box 637, North Sydney 2059
P: 612 9954 4400 | E: apsasm@dccam.com.au

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