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2024 SMA & ACSEP Conference – SMA early bird registrations open

Mar 29, 2024

Join us at the 2024 SMA & ACSEP Conference, a unique, co-convened event dedicated to excellence in sports and exercise medicine, sports science and physical activity.

With an expected attendance of over 700 delegates representing the multidisciplinary field of sports medicine, it will expand your knowledge and your networks.

Global and local speakers at the forefront of their profession will share their expertise and take on cutting edge science. Symposia and workshops will deliver theoretical and hands-on learning to enrich your understanding of, and approach to sports medicine research and practice. Early and senior career researchers will give insights on the important progress they’ve made. There’s also opportunity to extend your skills in the lead up to the Conference through a number of courses offered by ACSEP.

The intense scientific program will be complemented by an immersive social program, where you can catch up with peers, make new acquaintances and expand your referral network.

Confirmed Conference keynote speakers include:

  • A/Prof Clare Minahan, Applied Sports Scientist, Griffith University and Research Lead, AIS Female Performance & Health Initiative.
  • Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM, ED Doctor, Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service and Co-founder, Doctors with Disabilities Australia
  • A/Prof Brent Edwards, Exercise Scientist & Research Excellence Chair, University of Calgary
  • Prof Lauren Ball, Dietitian & Exercise Physiologist, The University of Queensland
  • Dr Andrew Massey, Medical Director, FIFA
  • Prof Martin Hägglund, Physiotherapist & Chair of Sport Without Injury Programme (SWIPE), Linköping University

The full speaker line-up and program will be made available on the Conference website.

SMA Members save $304 if you purchase your ticket before early bird ends on 31 July. Register here.

ACSEP Registrars, Fellows, Associate Members and ACSEP Student Members MUST register for the Conference via the ACSEP Conference registration page.