We’re thrilled to announce that, for the first time ever, the APS ASM is sold out! With a full house expected, the plenary hall, Grand 1 - 4, will be very full, we kindly ask you to be mindful of making use of every seat available, moving to the front of the room and not blocking aisles, to help accommodate all delegates.
If you prefer a little more space we have set up an overflow room – Element, just downstairs – where a live stream of all plenary sessions will be available.
The conference app has everything you need for APS 2025! View the program, build a personalised schedule, connect with other delegates and plan your conference experience.
Conference Program
A one-page program is available to download here. For a full program and further information please view the Agenda module within the app.
Additional Sessions
Add to your conference experience by attending a Pre-Conference Workshop, Discipline Sub Group Meeting or Meet the Minds Session. Explore the following links to discover all the additional sessions that are available to you:
If you have not selected to attend a paid session during your initial registration and wish to attend, email the Conference Secretariat at apsasm@dccam.com.au. Once we're onsite, please visit the Registration Desk
Social Program
The social program has been curated to allow time to connect with other colleagues, exhibiting companies and build your network. For more information, please see the Social Program module in this app, or our Social Program webpage.
Venue Address
The Pullman Melbourne Albert Park is located at 65 Queens Road, Albert Park. For further information please visit: Pullman Melbourne Albert Park Website. The conference is predominantly being held on the First Floor, easiest access is via the main stairs in the Pullman hotel lobby.
Car Parking
A discounted day parking rate of $20 is available to APS 2025 delegates. The Pullman car park is located at 65 Queens Road, Albert Park, Melbourne. To take advantage of this offer, simply scan the QR code available in the conference app.
Registration Desk
The conference registration desk is located in the Grand Atrium Lobby on the First Floor. The opening times are as follows:
Staff at the registration desk will be happy to help with any queries.
Registration Entitlements
Full Registration entitlements include: Admission to all scientific sessions, access to the conference app, attendance e-certificate and morning/afternoon teas and lunches on each day of the conference, APS Discipline Sub Group Meetings and one ticket to the Welcome Reception on Sunday 13 April 2025.
Day Registration entitlements include: Admission to all scientific sessions on the day of your registration, access to the conference app, attendance e-certificate and morning/afternoon teas and lunch on the day of your registration. This registration type does not include a ticket to the Welcome Reception. If you would like to attend the Welcome Reception, please contact the Conference Secretariat.
Exhibition Opening Hours & Catering Details
Pre-Conference Workshops Only: Sunday 13 April
The catering breaks for the Pre-Conference Workshops will take place in the State Lobby. Detailed break times are available in the conference program.
Main Conference: Monday 14 April - Wednesday 16 April
The conference exhibition and catering breaks will be held in the Exhibition Hall, Grand 5/6/7/L, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Catering break times can be found in the conference program.
Dietary Requirements
If you have advised of a special dietary request, please make yourself known to banqueting staff at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park in order to collect your special meal. Vegetarians are catered for in the main catering.
Name Badges
All delegates are required to wear their name badges for the entire conference; they are your official pass to sessions and meal breaks and access to the exhibition hall.
Poster Display
The poster display will be located within the Exhibition Hall, Grand 5/6/7/L.
Posters should be in place by 10:30am on Monday 14 April 2025 and will be displayed for the duration of the conference in the Exhibition Hall. Posters must be printed in A0 portrait, presenters are asked to bring their own ‘hook and loop’ velcro to affix their posters to the display wall.
Digital versions of the posters are included in the APS 2025 conference app, alongside a copy of the poster author's abstract.
Poster presenters will be standing by their hard copy poster to answer any questions during the poster viewing sessions. Details are as follows:
CPD Points/Certificates of Attendance
All delegates attending a pre-conference workshop and/or the APS conference will receive an e-certificate of attendance. The certificates will be emailed to all delegates shortly after the conference; no hard copies will be available. Please contact the Conference Secretariat if you need to update your email address.
The attendance certificate will note the number of educational hours completed. You will need this certificate to apply for CPD accreditation points through your chosen college. We recommend delegates self-record as colleges differ in their professional development point systems.
Delegates will be emailed a link to a daily evaluation at the end of each day; participation is appreciated. Feedback is important to ensure changes and improvements are made to future conferences. Delegates who complete the evaluations can go into the running to win a complimentary registration to the 2026 Australian Pain Society 46th Annual Scientific Meeting.
Ethical behaviour of APS Members & ASM Delegates
Our community is strengthened by the diverse and intersecting stories and experiences of all the clinicians, researchers, and people with pain who allow us to learn from them. The APS is committed to nurturing a culture where all individuals are and feel included, listened to, valued, and respected. The APS has zero tolerance towards any forms of discrimination, either through action or language, based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, disability, or age. To review the full policy, please click here.
Lanyards
The lanyards that will be available to delegates onsite have been made from environmentally sustainable bamboo. For hygiene reasons, we are unable to reuse lanyards and so instead encourage delegates to bring their own lanyards from home, where possible.
Reusable Cups
We all know how much that morning coffee helps get us through that first plenary session of the morning, but we urge all delegates to bring their reusable coffee cups with them. If every delegate used a reusable coffee cup instead of a one-use takeaway option we could save over 2000 cups going into landfill at APS 2025 alone!
Bottled Water
We also ask all delegates to bring a reusable water bottle with them to the conference. Water will, of course, be available throughout the event, however only glasses and jugs will be offered.
Satchels
The APS ASM does not supply conference satchels. We hope delegates and exhibitors will support our move away from offering something we are increasingly told “ends up in the bin”! We encourage exhibitors to offer digital copies of their sales materials. We also encourage all delegates to dig through your cupboards and find a past APS ASM satchel to bring along!
Climate - April
In April, Melbourne experiences mild autumn weather, with temperatures typically ranging from 11°C (52°F) in the early mornings to around 20°C (68°F) during the day. The city enjoys cooler nights and comfortable days, though it's known for its unpredictable nature, with occasional rain showers and rapid changes in conditions.
Time Zone
Melbourne operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) which is UTC/GMT +11.
From Melbourne Airport
The SkyBus provides convenient transfers from all terminals at Melbourne Airport, taking you directly to Melbourne's city centre. To book your trip and learn more, click here. Additionally, trains and trams are available for travel from Melbourne Airport to Albert Park. For further details, click here. For more information regarding transport options, please click here.
Accommodation
If you have booked your accommodation through the Conference Secretariat your reservation has been confirmed with the hotel. Any amendments to bookings must be sent via the Conference Secretariat. Should you wish to contact the Hotel directly for any other queries, please use the following contact details:
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park: +61 3 9529 4300
Mercure Melbourne Albert Park: +61 3 9529 4300
The hotel is excited to offer APS delegates staying with them, a special breakfast rate of just $25 per person, per day for all APS attendees during their stay with us. The buffet breakfast is hosted at Windows Restaurant and normally has a walk-in rate of $38 per person.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact the Conference Secretariat on +61 2 9954 4400 or email apsasm@dccam.com.au.
After Friday 11 April, please direct all enquiries via the email address above.
The APS has a strong online following. Join us online and share the conference with those who aren’t able to make it.
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We are looking forward to welcoming you to Melbourne/Naarm