14th Annual ASDP Conference
20 - 22 AUGUST 2026
PULLMAN MELBOURNE ALBERT PARK
The ASDP 2026 Conference website is now live, marking the official start of the countdown to the Fourteenth Annual ASDP Conference, to be held in Melbourne 20 - 22 August 2026, with pre-conference workshops and Special Interest Group meetings to be held on Wednesday, 19th August.
The conference theme for ASDP 2026 is Development and Learning, Unlocking the Puzzles. Come and join us in the festival city for a broad and exciting program that will focus on the intersection between the clinic and the classroom. What is best practice in childhood education and what is the clinician's role? How can we best bring sectors together so that kids can thrive? The diverse array of conference presentations will include learning disorders; intellectual disability; school refusal; trauma; pharmacotherapy; addiction medicine and more.
The conference will be hosted at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park and the enticing social program will aim to echo some of Melbourne’s great festivals. Registration is now open, with accommodation bookings available as part of the registration process. Delegates are encouraged to register early to secure their place and access the conference accommodation options.
This will be an in-person only event.
The countdown to ASDP 2026, Melbourne is on!
Conference Information
When
20–22 August 2026
The 14th Annual ASDP Conference will take place from Thursday, 20 to Saturday, 22 August 2026, with pre-conference Special Interest Group meetings and workshops held on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Where
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park
The conference will be held at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, offering a central location close to the CBD and Albert Park Lake, with accommodation available onsite.
Schedule
Wednesday - Optional pre-conference SIG meetings
Thursday - Members-only Day & Welcome Reception
Friday - Full-day Conference & Networking Dinner
Saturday - Half-day Conference
Program
Guided by the theme Development and Learning: Unlocking the Puzzles, the program explores the intersection of clinical practice and education. Sessions address key areas in neurodevelopmental paediatrics, with a strong focus on practical application and clinical translation.
SIG Meetings
Special Interest Group meetings provide a forum for focused discussion, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with colleagues working in similar areas of practice. These sessions are held on the pre-conference day and are open to registered delegates.
Networking
Planned networking opportunities are woven throughout the conference, including scheduled breaks, social functions, and the Conference Dinner. These moments offer time to connect with peers, speakers, and colleagues in a relaxed and collegial environment.
Why attend
The ASDP Annual Conference offers a rare opportunity to step away from day-to-day clinical pressures and engage with colleagues who understand the complexity of developmental paediatrics. It is a space for thoughtful discussion, shared problem-solving, and respectful challenge.
The program brings together clinicians, educators, researchers, and those with lived experience to examine how best to support children and families across clinical and educational settings. Sessions are designed to be practical and reflective, with a focus on insights that can be translated into everyday practice.
Equally important is the tone of the meeting. The ASDP conference is known for its collegiality, generosity of knowledge, and willingness to engage across disciplines. Whether reconnecting with long-standing colleagues or meeting new peers, delegates consistently value the supportive, inclusive environment that encourages open conversation and learning.
Program coming soon
The ASDP Fourteenth Annual Conference will feature a carefully curated program of local and international speakers, including clinicians, researchers, educators, and contributors with lived experience.
Speaker announcements will be released progressively as the program is finalised.
Please check back soon for updates.
James Carter
CEO
FutureWealth Global
Dr. Elena Martínez
Economist
World Bank
Michael Thompson
FinTech Innovator
FinTech Labs
Professor Li Wei
Reform Specialist
Singapore University
Venue
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park
The conference will be held at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, providing a comfortable and well-equipped setting for learning, discussion, and connection.
Address:
65 Queens Road, Albert Park, Melbourne VIC
The Pullman Melbourne Albert Park is centrally located with easy access to Melbourne’s CBD and is well serviced by public transport, making it convenient for both local and interstate delegates.
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