Speakers
Anna Meares, opening keynote
APASC25 will open with the powerhouse that is Anna Meares. Hot on the heels of her recent appointment as Chef de Mission for the 2028 LA Olympics and bubbling with stories from her time as Chef de Mission in the Paris Olympics, Anna is sure to keep us enthralled.
As the first and only Australian athlete from any sport to have ever won individual medals at four consecutive Olympic Games, she will speak to success, team work and motivation.
Steve Sammartino, closing keynote
With the theme of evolution ever-present at APASC25, the amazing Steve Sammartino will close us out in style with a look into the future of health and physiotherapy. Steve is a globally esteemed futurist and expert in Artificial Intelligence.
He is best known for his dynamic and humorous keynote presentations that delight and illuminate audiences. His blend of energy, humour and profound insights will captivate us and take us on a journey into the future.
International speakers
The highlights of our exceptional program are our international speakers who have been secured to share their expertise, ensuring APASC25 delivers cutting-edge insights and global perspectives for all our delegates.
Dr Carl Clarkson
Acupuncture and Dry Needling group
Associate Professor Chris Burtin
Cardiorespiratory group
Professor Teresa Liu-Ambrose
Gerontology group
Professor Chad Cook
Musculoskeletal group
Associate Professor Filip Maric
Occupational Health group
Dr Kathryn Schneider
Paediatric group
Professor Jo Nijs
Pain group
Professor Kristian Thorborg
Sports and Exercise group
Jilly Bond
Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health group
Conference location
Adelaide Convention Centre
North Terrace, Adelaide
South Australia 5000
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