Program

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All days and times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AESD). Program is current as of 11 February 2026 and is subject to change.

Friday 15 May 2026

9:00am - 12:00pm

Practical Skills Workshop


12:00pm

Registration open


1:00pm - 1:15pm

Welcome to Country and Welcome from MDSANZ President
Dr Kelly Bertram


1:15pm - 3:00pm

Session 1: The Biology of Parkinson's Disease


3:00pm - 3:30pm

Afternoon tea


3:30pm - 5:15pm

Session 2: Managing Hyperkinetic Disorders


5:15pm - 6:30pm

Welcome function

Saturday 16 May 2026

8:30am

Arrival tea & coffee | Registration open


9:00am - 10:30am

Session 3: Does Genetic Testing Change Treatment?


10:30am - 11:00am

Morning tea


11:00am - 12:30pm

Session 4: Parkinson's Disease and Dementia


12:30pm - 1:30pm

Lunch


1:30pm - 3:30pm

Session 5: Hyperkinetic Disorders 2


3:30pm - 4:00pm

Afternoon tea


4:00pm - 5:00pm

Session 6: Comprehensive Care in Movement Disorders


5:00pm - 6:00pm

Video Session


7:00pm - late

Boston Scientific gala dinner

Sunday 17 May 2026

8:30am

Arrival tea & coffee | Registration open


9:00am - 10:30am

Session 7: Emerging Treatments in Movement Disorders


10:30am - 11:00am

Morning tea


11:00am - 1:00pm

Session 8: Clinical Trials in Movement Disorders


1:00pm

Farewell and meeting close


1:15pm

Lunch

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