2026 Queensland ACE Annual Conference

Overview

In anaesthesia, we are often called upon to create sanctuary in the moments patients feel most vulnerable. Whether in the operating theatre, labour ward, emergency setting or perioperative clinic, our role extends beyond technical expertise alone — providing calm, safety, trust and reassurance in environments that can otherwise feel uncertain or overwhelming. This year’s meeting, The Sanctuary Symposium, is built around that idea: a space to pause, reconnect with colleagues, reflect on our practice, and explore the evolving future of our specialty together.

Set within the relaxed surroundings of the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, we hope this meeting offers delegates a genuine sense of sanctuary itself — an opportunity to step back from the pace of clinical life, exchange ideas, and engage in meaningful professional development in a collegial and welcoming environment.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Sanctuary Symposium — a meeting designed to inform, challenge and inspire, while celebrating the unique role anaesthetists play in creating sanctuary for patients, colleagues and each other.

Location and venue 

Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort

Program

It is anticipated that the full program will be available in the coming weeks. 

Sunday workshops will include:

• Acute Severe Behavioural Disturbance 
• Anaphylaxis 
• CICO Workshop
• Gastric Ultrasound

Invited speakers 

Delegates will hear from a fantastic line-up of speakers. You can find full details in the event program coming soon.

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

Social Program

Friday 17 July 2026: Welcome reception, included in registration cost.

Saturday 18 July 2026: Gala Dinner, extra cost.

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.
 
Registrations close 20 June 2026. 

Registration includes welcome reception, Saturday plenary sessions, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea throughout (Please ensure you also select the 'welcome reception' option to register your attendance for this when completing your registration). 

Workshops and gala dinner must be selected separately when registering. Additional tickets can be purchased for your guest for the welcome reception only (limited positions available).
 
Full registration: $550
Allied health professionals/trainees: $440
Retiree registration: $330

Optional additions
Workshops: $125 - $150 
Welcome reception (Additional guests): $100 (adult), $50 (child)
Gala dinner: $180 (unfortunately, due to limited numbers, we cannot offer guest options for the Gala dinner at this stage but may offer this closer to the date should there be availability)

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 with Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove Resort can be booked here https://book.passkey.com/go/ACE2026

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 or emergency responses categories.
 
Category 1: Practice evaluation
Category 1: Practice evaluation – cultural safety
 
Category 2: Knowledge and skills activities
Category 2: Knowledge and skills – learning sessions
Category 2: Knowledge and skills – short format learning
 
Category 3: Emergency response 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.
 
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 Sanctuary Symposium, please see prospectus here.

Contact us

For further information, please contact us.