Conference App
The conference app has everything you need for APS 2026! View the program, build a personalised schedule, connect with other delegates and plan your conference experience. Access to the APS 2026 app is available to registered delegates only, links were sent out to all delegates on Tuesday 14 April.
To ensure the agenda reflects the accurate time, please click on the “Data Consent” icon, scroll to the bottom and set the time zone to “Event time zone”.
Program
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, please email the Conference Secretariat at apsasm@dccam.com.au.
Venue
Venue Address
The Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC) is located at North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000. For further information please visit: Adelaide Convention Centre.
Parking
There is easy and accessible parking across two designated undercover car parks at ACC. Please click here for directions and rates. Please be aware payment is via card only.
Registration
Check in at the Registration Desk
The conference registration desk is located in Foyer G on the Ground Level of the ACC, closest entry is through the Main/East Entrance. 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 19 April 2026.
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 19 April
The workshop sponsors and meal breaks will be held in the Riverbank Foyer, Lower Level. This space will be open from 8:00am – 3:30pm. Catering break times can be found in the conference program.
Main Conference: Sunday 19 - Wednesday 22 April
The conference exhibition and catering breaks will be held in Hall G. 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 ACC in order to collect your special meal. Vegetarians are catered for in the main catering.
Conference Information
Name Badges
All delegates are required to wear their name badges for the entire conference. They are your official pass to sessions, meal breaks and access into the exhibition hall.
Mobile Phone Use
As a courtesy to others, please ensure your mobile phone is switched off, or on silent when you are in session.
Speaker Preparation
Located in in Foyer G3 on Ground Level, Speaker Preparation will be open from:
All presenters must visit the team at least 2 hours prior to their session start time.
Presentations should be brought on a USB. Speakers wishing to use their own laptop for their presentation are still required to visit Speaker Preparation.
Poster Display
The poster display will be located within the Exhibition Hall, Hall G.
Posters should be in place by 10:30am on Monday 20 April 2026 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 2026 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/Certificate 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 name or 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.
Conference Feedback
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 $150 VISA Gift Card.
Onsite Behaviour
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 3000 cups going into landfill at APS 2026 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, Adelaide experiences pleasant autumn weather, with temperatures typically ranging from 11°C (52°F) in the early mornings to around 23°C (73°F) during the day. The city enjoys cooler nights and plenty of sunshine during the day.
Time Zone
Adelaide operates on Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) which is UTC/GMT +10.5.
From Adelaide Airport
Train: Adelaide has free tram travel within the city centre, with the closest tram stop conveniently located a two-minute walk from the ACC, in front of the historic Adelaide Railway Station.
Taxi: Taxis can be booked for pick-up or drop-off at ACC, with a taxi rank located right in front of the Centre’s main entrance off North Terrace.
For more information regarding transport options to the ACC, 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:
Intercontinental Adelaide: +61 8 8238 2400
Holiday Inn Express Adelaide City Centre: +61 8 8112 3000
Oaks Embassy Suites Adelaide: +61 8 8124 9900
Contact Us
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 17 April 2026, please direct all enquiries via the email address above.
We look forward to welcoming you to Adelaide