The ASA2026 Conference will run from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May 2026, at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC). The virtual lounge will open on Wednesday 27 May, and new to ASA2026GC, additional pre-conference immersive workshops will be running on Thursday 28 May.
We are proud to have a dedicated full three-day cardiac program, showcasing expert keynote speakers, live scanning sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
Wednesday 27 May
Virtual Lounge will open from 9:30am
Thursday 28 May
Pre-conference immersive workshops
1st sessions 9.00am - 12.30pm
2nd session 1.30pm - 5:00pm
Friday 29 May
8:30am | Registration open
10.00am – 5.00pm | Opening plenary, lecture presentations and workshops*
5.00pm – 7.00pm | Welcome Reception
Saturday 30 May
8.30am – 5.15pm | Lecture presentations and workshops*
6.45pm – 11.30pm | ASA Gala Dinner, including Awards of Excellence, ASA Fellowships and Pru Pratten Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony
Sunday 31 May
9.00 am–1.30 pm | Lecture presentations, workshops and masterclasses*
time | Closing plenary, including prize announcements
*Workshops and masterclasses are only available to delegates attending in person.
3 Day In-person: 15.5 points
3 Day Virtual: 15.5 points
One day (Friday) in-person: 5.5 points
One day (Saturday) in-person: 6.5 points
One day (Sunday) in-person: 3.5 points
By attending a pre-conference immersive workshop as well as attending the main conference, you will be eligible for an additional 3 CPD points.
Please note: Social functions are not included with one day registrations. You may purchase social function tickets by selecting it as an add-on before completing your registration.
For 2-day attendance, it is best to choose the full 3-day registration, which includes social events and recordings.
This year we received an overwhelming number of abstract submissions, too many to fit into our 3-day program. To make room for all of these incredible presentations we have created the Virtual Lounge. Pre-recorded presentations will be available to view online from Wednesday 27 May and will be accessible for 3 months post-conference.
New for ASA2026, our Pre-Conference Immersive Workshops offer small-group, expert-led learning with a mix of live clinical scanning and professional enhancement designed for immediate application. Delegates can choose from six focused workshops on Thursday 28 May, each designed to deepen skills, build confidence and elevate practice before the main conference begins.
CPD points will be logged within a month after conference (ASA Members access via Member portal.) Non-members will receive an email to their registered email address.
In response to delegate feedback we recently made Workshop sessions a first come first serve basis, and we have removed the need to book. This year, we have increased the capacity of the live scanning rooms, with 3 out of 4 rooms having auditorium seating so no matter where you're sitting, you'll have the perfect view!
Masterclass bookings will become available after our Earlybird offer closes. Masterclasses are limited to one per person and will be available to in-person delegates only.
The final day to register in person will be Thursday 14 May, 2025. Virtual registration will remain open until Sunday 7th of June.
The dress code is semi formal. We invite you to get dressed up to celebrate the 2026 ASA Awards of Excellence recipients!
Yes. In order to be eligible for the student price, you must become an ASA member before registering for the conference. ASA Student membership is FREE, join now HERE.
Yes, all live lecture presentations from Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be recorded and will be available exclusively to conference registrants to view for 3 months from 13 June, 2025 until 6 September, 2025. If you have a 1-day in person registration you will only be able to access recordings for the day you have registered.
Please note, workshops, masterclasses and pre-conference immersive workshops will not be recorded.
The online content will be available for 3 months after the conference, from 13 June, 2025 until 6 September, 2025.
No, you do not need to watch it live. However, your CPD points will not be uploaded until you have viewed the recordings.
Registrations cancelled in writing at least 21 days before the event start date are eligible for a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee. Cancellations received after 8 May 2025 will not be refunded, unless in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of ASA. Written notice must be submitted by the stated deadline. Please email memberservices@sonographers.org if you need assistance cancelling your registration.
Yes, you can transfer your registration if you are no longer able to attend the conference. You will need to send this through in writing to events@sonographers.org no less than five business days prior to the conference.
For in-person registrations, payment will need to be made prior to the conference and there will be no registrations on the day. Virtual registrations will still be available during the conference. EFT payments will not be available from 1 May. Any registrations that have not been paid in full prior to the commencement of the conference will be cancelled.
The registration desk is located in the foyer of GCCEC.
Hours of attendance are:
Friday 29 May | 8.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday 30 May | 8.15am – 5.30pm
Sunday 31 May | 8.30am – 1.00pm
There will also be self-check-in kiosks for delegates to collect their name badges.
GCCEC offers convenient and secure underground parking at the Exhibition Centre at a flat rate of $15 per day, including two electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
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