Australasia’s premier gathering of healthcare leaders and decision-makers.
28 – 30 Oct 2026 Cairns Convention Centre, Queensland
Join hundreds of health leaders from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific at the 2026 ACHSM Congress in Cairns. Explore the latest thinking in healthcare leadership, hear from leading experts, and connect with peers from across the sector.
What can you expect?
Over 125 international and Australian speakers
5 x plenary sessions
15 x concurrent stream sessions
4 x Congress workshop options
2 x Fullday pre-Congress workshops
25 x digital posters
20+ exhibitors
Multiple networking sessions and events
Fellows Dinner
Special ACHSM member pricing
Speaker Program
Our full congress program is now avilable to view LINK
Sponsorship Opportunities
This is the major annual health management professional event offered across the Australasian health sector. For more information, visit our sponsorship opportunities section.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Points
Attendance of the full congress will earn 15 ACHSM MOC (CPD) points
Call for abstracts
Our 2026 call for abstracts is now closed.
Discover Cairns
Nestled between the World Heritage–listed Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest, Cairns is more than just a conference destination – it’s an experience.
Delegates will be treated to a tropical city that blends world-class facilities with breathtaking natural wonders, making networking and knowledge learning, all the more memorable.