2026 NSW ACE Winter Meeting

Overview

Cardiac complexity is becoming an everyday reality in anaesthesia practice. Across theatres, preop clinics and emergency settings, we’re encountering patients with increasingly intricate cardiac histories, and the pace of change in cardiology means the goalposts never stay still for long. This year’s meeting, “Hearts at the Hilton” is built around that evolving landscape – a chance to pause, recalibrate, and deepen our understanding of the cardiac challenges shaping modern perioperative care.

Our program brings together a broad spectrum of topics designed to support anaesthetists at every stage of practice. We’ll explore contemporary approaches to perioperative cardiac risk and unpack the essentials of cardiology that matter most in our day-to-day decision making. Obstetric cardiac cases will also feature, reflecting the unique considerations these populations bring to the table.

Practical skills remain front and centre. Perioperative ECG and rhythm analysis will be incorporated, while updates on heart failure and STEMI definitions will ensure we’re aligned with current evidence and terminology. As always, the program has been shaped with annual CPD requirements in mind, incorporating emergency response activities, and opportunities for meaningful critical reflection.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hearts at the Hilton, a meeting designed to inform, challenge and inspire as we navigate the ever-expanding world of cardiac care together.

Meeting Co-Convenors
Dr Dave Gillespie and Dr Iain Stewart

Location and venue 

The 2026 NSW ACE Winter Meeting will be held at Hilton Hotel Sydney.

Program

See the meeting program here.

Invited speakers 

We would like to thank all the speakers who donate many hours of their time to organise, prepare and present at this meeting.

Cost and registration

Registration is now open, please register online with your college ID.
 
All other delegates including allied health members and other medical specialties can also register online. Please select “Create Account” at the top of the page and enter your details. Once you are set up, search for the event and register. You will also be able to use your ID number and password to register for future meetings. If you require assistance, please contact us.
 
Registration includes (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and conference proceedings) Workshops must be selected separately when registering. 
 
Full registration: $649
Allied health professionals/trainees: $484
 
Cancellation policy - Refunds will only be provided for cancellations advised in writing prior to the registration close date. Cancellations after the close date still incur venue and catering costs and therefore can’t be refunded.

All registration fees are quoted in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST.  Please visit the ANZCA terms and conditions when registering for an event. 

Accommodation

Accommodation for this event is not included within the registration fee. Accommodation can be booked by contacting Hilton Hotel Reservations Team on +1300 445 866 and providing the Accommodation Group code 93H. Or alternately book online. If you wish to stay at the meeting venue it is advisable to book your accommodation early as the event falls over a weekend.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Participants in the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program will automatically have their attendance auto-populated to their CPD portfolio within 14 days of the conclusion of the meeting.
 
ANZCA and FPM CPD Program
This event is claimable by ANZCA and FPM CPD participants within the knowledge and skills, practice evaluation or emergency responses categories.
 
Category 1: Practice evaluation
Category 1: Practice evaluation – Morbidity & Mortality session
Category 1: Practice evaluation – Cultural Safety activity

Category 2: Knowledge and skills activities
Category 2: Knowledge and skills – learning sessions
Category 2: Knowledge and skills – short format learning

Category 3: Emergency responses activities
Where the outline states that the workshop satisfies an Emergency Response CPD requirement, the workshop will be prospectively recognised as suitable to be claimed as an emergency response activity.

• Can’t Intubate Can’t Oxygenate  
• Advanced Life Support (Cardiac arrest)
• Acute Severe Behavioural Disturbance  
• Opioid Induced Ventilatory Impairment  

If you're not a member of our CPD program
If you’re not participating in the ANZCA and FPM CPD program, please check with your respective college/provider regarding your CPD classifications. Post-event, you may request an electronic certificate of attendance for CPD evidence from the event coordinator.

Exhibitors

If you wish to be an exhibitor at the 2026 NSW ACE Winter Meeting, please contact us.

Contact us

For further information, please contact us.