Program

Program

Program

AOFOG 2026 program

AOFOG 2026 program

Acknowledgement of Country

The congress program time zone is GMT+11 AEDT, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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Tue 13 Oct
Wed 14 Oct
Thu 15 Oct

	Room 1	Room 2	Room 3	Room 4	Room 5	Room 6
0700-0745	Breakfast Session 1	Breakfast Session 2	Breakfast Session 3	Breakfast Session 4	Breakfast Session 5

	Darling Harbour Theatre
0800-0830	Opening Session
0800-0815	Welcome to Country
0815-0830	Welcome RANZCOG President/AOFOG Committee Chair
0830-1010	Plenary One
0830-0850	AOFOG President’s Lecture
0850-0910	CT Hsu Lecture
0910-0930	RCOG President’s Address
0930-0950	Presentation Four
0950-1010	RANZCOG Oration One

	The Gallery
1010-1040	Morning Tea and Exhibition

	Room 1	Room 2	Room 3	Room 4	Room 5	Room 6

1040-1220	C1 Models of Care Across the Globe Chair: Vijay Roach	C2 Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology Chair: Sonia Grover	C3 Prenatal Genetics and Testing Chair: Elisha Broom	C4 Simulation in Education and Training Chair: Katrina Calvert	C5 Rural and Remote Health Chair: Judith Gardiner	C6 Free Communications

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This session will explore diverse models of maternity care from around the world, examining how structure, setting, and funding influence outcomes, access, and equity. Topics include the economics of maternity care, midwiCfery-led models, the interface between public and private obstetric care, and the role of primary care in delivering obstetric services. The session will also highlight culturally responsive approaches such as the Birthing on Country model, which integrates clinical care with cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, researchers, policymakers, midwives, and community health leaders with expertise in maternity care delivery across varied contexts.	This session will focus on key clinical challenges and evolving practices in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology, with an emphasis on early intervention, fertility preservation, and patient-centred care. Topics include the assessment and management of abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents, acute presentations of obstructive Müllerian anomalies, and menstrual care for young people with special needs. Presentations will also address fertility-sparing approaches to adnexal pathology and best practice in the care of patients with differences in sex development or variations in sex characteristics. We welcome expressions of interest from clinicians, paediatric and adolescent health specialists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams working to improve care for this patient group.	This session will explore the expanding role of prenatal genetics in contemporary maternity care, with a focus on how emerging technologies and evolving guidelines are shaping clinical practice. Presentations will cover innovations in genetic carrier screening, the use of NIPA to assess fetal alloimmunisation risk, and the practical integration of genetic services within maternity care settings. The session will also consider the appropriateness and implications of offering fetal exome sequencing across a broader range of clinical presentations. All speakers will take part in a Q&A panel at the end of the session. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, genetic counsellors, researchers, and policy leads with expertise in prenatal screening, diagnostic testing, or implementation of genetic services, particularly those with experience navigating clinical uncertainty, service integration, or consumer communication.	This session will examine the evolving role of simulation in obstetrics and gynaecology education and training, with a focus on innovation, accessibility, and impact. Topics include the use of AI to enhance learning, preparing clinicians for leadership through simulation, and designing effective, low-cost simulation strategies suited to a range of settings. Speakers will also present evidence supporting simulation as a tool for skill development and system improvement. The session will conclude with a panel discussion exploring how approaches from high-resource environments can be adapted and applied in low-resource contexts. We welcome expressions of interest from educators, simulation specialists, clinical leaders, and those working in global health, particularly those with experience developing or evaluating simulation-based programs across diverse healthcare settings.	This session will explore the unique challenges and opportunities in delivering women’s health care in rural and remote settings, with a focus on innovation, equity, and workforce sustainability. Presentations will cover cervical cancer prevention efforts in underserved regions, culturally safe birthing for Indigenous women, and the expanding role of telehealth in bridging access gaps. The session will also reflect critically on the practice of surgical outreach to low-resource countries, and strategies for growing and retaining the rural health workforce. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, public health experts, Indigenous health leaders, telehealth innovators, midwives, and workforce planners with experience in rural, remote, or cross-cultural women’s health.	Information Currently Unavailable.


1040-1100	Economics of Maternity Care Models	Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Adolescents	Genetic Carrier Screening: What’s New and How To	AI in Education and Training	Working Towards Zero HPV Related Cervical Cancer	Presentation One Presentation Two
1100-1120	Midwifery-led Models of Care	Management of Acute Obstructive Müllerian Anomalies	NIPA to Predict Fetal Alloimmunisation Risk	Training for Leadership	Safe Birthing for Indigenous Women: Balancing Cultural and Clinical Safety	Presentation Three Presentation Four
1120-1140	Public and Private Obstetric Care	Menstrual Management in Young People with Special Needs	Integration of Prenatal Genetics in Maternity Services	Designing Low Cost Simulation	The Expanding Role of Telehealth in managing Remote and Rural Women’s Health	Presentation Five Presentation Six
1140-1200	Obstetrics in Primary Care	Fertility sparing management of adnexal problems	Should All Pathologies Warrant a Fetal Exome	Evidence Based Simulation	Gynaecological Surgical Teams Visiting Third World Countries: Positives and Negatives of this Practice	Presentation Seven Presentation Eight
1200-1220	Birthing on Country Model	Management of Differences in Sex Development/ Variations in Sex Characteristics	Q&A Panel	Panel Session: Lessons from High-Resource Settings for Low Resource Countries	How to Grow or Maintain Your Rural Workforce	Presentation Nine Presentation Ten

	The Gallery
1220-1320	Lunch and Exhibition

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1320-1500	C7 Respectful Maternity Care Chairs: Sue Fleming and Alison Weatherstone	C8 Persistent Pelvic Pain Chair: Talat Uppal	C9 Advances in Ultrasound in Women's Health Chair: Sarika Gupta	C10 Environment Challenges and Women's Health Chair: Kirsten Black	C11 LGBTQIA+ Health Chairs: Shih-Ern Yao and Sophie Doherty	C12 YGA Presentations

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This session will explore the principles and practice of respectful maternity care, with a focus on cultural safety, dignity, and person-centred care throughout pregnancy and birth. Topics will include system-level perspectives on improving maternity experiences, models for delivering culturally appropriate care, and effective interventions in low-resource settings. Presenters will also examine what matters most to women in maternity care and where current systems may be falling short. All speakers will participate in a Q&A panel at the conclusion of the session. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, midwives, community leaders, researchers, and advocates working to improve maternity care experiences and outcomes.	This session will focus on the complex and often multifactorial nature of persistent pelvic pain, highlighting multidisciplinary approaches to care and system-level considerations in service delivery. Topics include models for integrated, multidisciplinary management, insights and challenges from establishing dedicated pelvic pain clinics, and emerging strategies for diagnosis and treatment. The session will conclude with a debate exploring the relative benefits of surgical versus non-invasive approaches to pain management. We invite expressions of interest from gynaecologists, GPs, pain specialists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and clinicians involved in pelvic pain care or service design.	This session will highlight recent advances in ultrasound technology and its expanding role in the diagnosis and management of obstetric and gynaecological conditions. Topics will include innovations in imaging techniques, the use of handheld devices and remote teaching models in low-resource settings such as Fiji, and the importance of ultrasound as a core diagnostic skill in everyday clinical presentations. A focused presentation will also explore how ultrasound is enhancing the diagnosis of conditions such as endometriosis, improving both accuracy and patient experience. All speakers will participate in a Q&A panel at the end of the session. We invite expressions of interest from sonographers, imaging specialists, clinicians, and educators involved in advancing the use of ultrasound in clinical practice, particularly those with experience in diagnostic innovation, remote training, or improving access to imaging in underserved areas.	This session will examine the intersection of climate change and women’s health, exploring how environmental challenges are shaping sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes and the responsibilities of clinicians and institutions in responding. Topics will include the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on sexual reproductive health, strategies for building climate-resilient health systems in low- and middle-income countries, and the role of obstetricians and gynaecologists as advocates and leaders in environmental sustainability. The session will also consider how national and international Colleges can contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of healthcare. All speakers will participate in a Q&A panel at the conclusion of the session. We welcome expressions of interest from clinicians, researchers, policy advocates, and sustainability leaders working at the intersection of climate change, public health, and women’s health—particularly those engaged in practice or policy in vulnerable or resource-limited settings.	This session will focus on advancing inclusive, respectful, and evidence-based care for LGBTQIA+ communities, with particular attention to the needs of transgender and gender-diverse people in obstetrics, gynaecology, and reproductive health settings. Presentations will explore gaps and opportunities in screening practices, fertility considerations, and communicable disease prevention, alongside practical guidance on creating inclusive clinical environments and embedding gender diversity education into healthcare settings. We welcome expressions of interest from clinicians, educators, and community health advocates with experience in LGBTQIA+ health, inclusive service design, and health equity.	Information Currently Unavailable.


1320-1340	The Big Picture in Maternity Care	Multidisciplinary Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain	Imaging Techniques**	The Impact of Climate Change on SRH	Health Care Screening in the Transgender Population	Presentation One Presentation Two
1340-1400	Culturally Appropriate Care	Gains and Pains in Setting up Pelvic Pain Clinics	Handheld Devices and Remote Sonographer Teaching in Fiji	Climate Change, Women’s health, and the Role of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Leadership	Fertility Issues in LGBTIAQ+ Communities	Presentation Three Presentation Four
1400-1420	Interventions That Work in Low Resource Countries	Presentation Three	Core Diagnostic Skill in Presentations in Obstetrics and Gynaecology	What Role can our National and International Colleges Play in Environmental Impact and Sustainability	Communicable Disease Screening in the Transgender Community	Presentation Five Presentation Six
1420-1440	What are Women Seeking and What is Missing	Presentation Four	Utility of Ultrasound in Improving Diagnosis of Endometriosis	Building a Climate-Resilient Health System in Indonesia	Education about Gender Diversity in the Health Care Setting	Presentation Seven Presentation Eight
1440-1500	Q&A Panel	Debate: Pain Management Debate (Surgery Vs Non-Invasive Approach)	Q&A Panel	Q&A Panel	Setting up your Inclusive Practice	Presentation Nine Presentation Ten

	The Gallery
1500-1520	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition

	Room 1	Room 2	Room 3	Room 4	Room 5	Room 6

1520-1700	C13 Timing of Birth Chair: Boon Lim	C14 Safe and Accessible Abortion Care Chair: Gillian Gibson	C15 Multiple Pregnancy Chair: Elisha Broom	C16 AI and Women's Health Chair: Vijay Roach	C17 Migrant and Refugee Women's Health Chairs: Nisha Khot and Sarika Gupta	C18 YGA Presentations

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This session will explore the evidence, policy, and clinical decision-making that guide the timing of birth, with a focus on improving outcomes for mothers and babies. Presentations will include insights from national programs aimed at reducing preterm and early term births, strategies for reducing stillbirth rates, and approaches to screening and managing preterm birth risk, including the use of cerclage. The session will also examine the complexities surrounding timing of delivery and induction of labour, including where the evidence is clear—and where it is not. All speakers will participate in a Q&A panel at the end of the session. We invite expressions of interest from obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, midwives, and researchers working in perinatal care and pregnancy outcomes.	This session will focus on delivering safe, timely, and accessible abortion care, with attention to clinical quality, equity, and service design. Presentations will explore the integration of contraception and abortion care, strategies to improve access—particularly in underserved areas—and clinical considerations for second trimester surgical abortion. All speakers will participate in a Q&A panel at the conclusion of the session. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, public health practitioners, advocates, midwives, and service designers working to improve access to abortion care across diverse settings.	This session will address the complexities of managing multiple pregnancies, with a focus on clinical decision-making, emerging interventions, and evolving standards of care. Presentations will cover complications associated with higher-order multiples, current approaches to therapeutic interventions in conditions such as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and twin anaemia–polycythaemia sequence (TAPS), and evidence guiding mode of delivery in twin pregnancies. The session will conclude with a panel discussion where all speakers will engage in a conversation on current controversies in the management of twins. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, researchers, and fetal medicine specialists with experience in multiple pregnancy care and complex perinatal decision-making.	This session will explore the current and emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in women’s health, with a focus on clinical application, ethical considerations, and global equity. Speakers will examine how AI is currently used across the healthcare sector, with specific presentations on its role in gynaecology, obstetrics, and low-resource settings. The session will conclude with a debate on the future of AI in healthcare—whether it represents an existential risk or a transformative opportunity. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, researchers, digital health experts, and innovators working at the intersection of AI and women’s health.	This session will explore the health needs and systemic challenges faced by migrant and refugee women, with a focus on culturally safe, trauma-informed, and inclusive models of care. Topics will include engaging men in conversations around domestic and family violence, adolescent health for migrant girls, and the often-overlooked impact of internal migration on access to reproductive and sexual health services. The session will also examine the experiences of migrant healthcare workers themselves, including barriers to care and professional integration. All speakers will participate in a Q&A panel at the conclusion of the session. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, community leaders, public health practitioners, and researchers with experience in migrant and refugee health, gender-based violence prevention, or health workforce equity.	Information Currently Unavailable.


1520-1540	A National Program for the prevention of preterm and early term births – What Australia has to offer?	Contraception and Abortion Care	Higher Order Multiples – Case Series of Complications	How AI is Currently Employed in the Healthcare Sector	How to Make Men Part of the Conversation Addressing Domestic Violence	Presentation One Presentation Two
1540-1600	Reducing Stillbirth Rates – A Difficult Problem to Solve. How can we improve Further?	Improving Access to Abortion Care	Therapeutic Interventions in TTTS and TAPS	AI in Gynaecological Care	Adolescent Healthcare for Migrant Women and Girls	Presentation Three Presentation Four
1600-1620	Screening and Management of Preterm Birth Risk/Cerclage	Second Trimester Surgical Abortion	Mode of Delivery in Twins	AI in Obstetric Care	Internal Migration and its Implications for Women’s Health	Presentation Five Presentation Six
1620-1640	When to Deliver – Evidence and Controversies for Inducing Labour	Values Clarification and Attitudes to Abortion	Panel: Controversies in Management of Twin Pregnancies	Utility and Opportunities for AI in Women’s Health in Low-Resource Settings	Healthcare for Migrant Healthcare Workers	Presentation Seven Presentation Eight
1640-1700	Q&A Panel	Q&A Panel	Q&A Panel	Debate: Is AI the End of the World or the Future?	Q&A Panel	Presentation Nine Presentation Ten

	Room 1	Room 2	Room 3	Room 4	Room 5	Room 6
0700-0745	Breakfast Session 1	Breakfast Session 2	Breakfast Session 3	Breakfast Session 4	Breakfast Session 5

	Darling Harbour Theatre
0830-1010	Plenary Two
0830-0850	SS Ratnam Lecture
0850-0910	RANZCOG President’s Address
0910-0930	WHO President’s Address
0930-0950	FIGO President’s Address
0950-1010	Oration #2

	The Gallery
1010-1040	Morning Tea and Exhibition

	Room 1	Room 2	Room 3	Room 4	Room 5	Room 6

1040-1220	C19 Fetal Growth Disorders Chair: Elisha Broom	C20 Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Chair: Talat Uppal	C21 Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Low Resource Settings Chair: Adam Bush	C22 Skills Maintenance in Low Resource Settings Chair: Benjamin Bopp	C23 Indigenous Women's Health Chairs: Sophie Doherty and Marilyn Clarke	C24 Free Communications

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This session will focus on current approaches to the assessment and management of fetal growth disorders, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and long-term outcomes. Presentations will include updates on the use and selection of growth charts, best-practice investigations and surveillance strategies for small-for-gestational-age (SGA) and fetal growth restriction (FGR), and insights from clinical programs optimising delivery timing and perinatal outcomes. The session will also address the longer-term health and developmental impacts of FGR beyond birth. All speakers will participate in a Q&A or panel discussion at the end of the session. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, sonographers, researchers, and those involved in the development or evaluation of growth assessment models or perinatal care pathways.	This session will provide a comprehensive look at the management of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) across the reproductive lifespan, with a focus on evidence-based care, equity, and public health implications. Presentations will address clinical approaches in perimenopausal women, surgical options and outcomes, and the unique needs of adolescents. The session will also explore disparities in access to care (including medical, surgical, and radiological management options) and the broader public health burden of untreated or under-managed HMB. We welcome expressions of interest from gynaecologists, GPs, Haematologists, adolescent health specialists, public health professionals, and clinicians working to improve access and outcomes in menstrual health.	Information Currently Unavailable.	This session will explore practical strategies for maintaining and developing surgical and clinical skills in low-resource settings, both within Australia and internationally. Presentations will include approaches to upskilling in regional Western Australia, maintaining laparoscopic and gynaecological oncology skills in resource-constrained environments, and strengthening cervical screening programs through targeted training. Speakers will also share insights into what has and has not been effective when delivering or receiving skills-based support in global health and international assistance contexts. All speakers will participate in a panel discussion at the end of the session. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, educators, and global health practitioners with experience in training, capacity-building, or clinical service delivery in low-resource settings.	This session brings together speakers with clinical, research, and community leadership experience to explore equity and access in reproductive health. Presentations will examine culturally safe models of maternity care in Australia and the integration of cultural competence in obstetric training in Aotearoa New Zealand. Speakers will also reflect on delivering obstetric care in limited-resource settings, access to gynaecological care for Indigenous populations, and how attitudes and values influence contraceptive choice. The session aims to prompt discussion on how systems, training, and clinician behaviours can support—or undermine—equity in care. We welcome expressions of interest from clinicians, educators, midwives, community leaders and researchers working to advance culturally responsive care in partnership with First Nations communities.	Information Currently Unavailable.


1040-1100	What Growth Chart is Best? An Update	Management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Perimenopausal Women Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Presentation One	How to Upskill in Low Resource Settings in Western Australia Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Culturally Safe Models of Maternity Care: Australia	Presentation One Presentation Two
1100-1120	Evidence Based Investigations and Surveillance in SGA and FGR	Surgical Options and Outcomes for women with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding	Presentation Two	Laparoscopic Skills Instigation Maintenance in Low Resource Settings	Cultural Competence in Obstetric Training: Aotearoa New Zealand	Presentation Three Presentation Four
1120-1140	Optimising Management and Delivery Timing in Fetal Growth Restriction – Outcomes of the Growth Clinic	Addressing Disparities in Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Care	Presentation Three	Developing Skills in Gynaecology	Obstetrics in Limited Resource Settings	Presentation Five Presentation Six
1140-1200	Long Term Outcomes of Fetal Growth Restriction: Beyond the Delivery	Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: A Public Health Perspective	Presentation Four	Cervical Screening	Access to Gynaecological Care for Indigenous Populations	Presentation Seven Presentation Eight
1200-1220	Q&A Panel	Comprehensive Management of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Adolescents	Q&A Panel	Methods of Upskilling in Low Resource Setting/What Have You Found To Be Helpful in International Assistance	Attitudes and Values Regarding Contraceptive Choice	Presentation Nine Presentation Ten

	Exhibition Hall	Room 7
1220-1320	Lunch and Exhibition	Sponsored Lunch and Learn

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1320-1500	C25 Induction of Labour: Who? How? Chair: Pelle Kempe	C26 Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis Chairs: Adam Bush and Talat Uppal	C27 Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence Chair: Jerome Melon	C28 Access to Training in Women's Health Chairs: Sophie Doherty and Boon Lim	C29 Leadership in Women's Health Chairs: Gillian Gibson and Jared Watts	C30 Free Communications

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This session will examine how decisions around the induction of labour are made, what outcomes we are aiming to achieve, and how different methods influence success. It will look at current outcomes across Asia and Oceania and explore how to select the most appropriate induction method for different clinical situations. The session will finish with a panel discussion looking at different approaches to decision-making around who to induce, how to induce, and the impact of these decisions on labour and birth outcomes. Speakers with experience or interest in labour management, induction outcomes, or regional practice patterns are invited to express interest.	This session will provide an in-depth look at current and emerging approaches to the diagnosis and management of endometriosis, with a focus on individualised care and improving long-term outcomes. Presentations will cover innovative diagnostic tools aimed at earlier detection, comparisons of hormonal therapies, and the evolving role of surgery in treatment pathways. The session will also examine non-surgical options under investigation and provide guidance on managing endometriosis in women seeking to conceive. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals involved in endometriosis care, clinical trials, or fertility management.	This session will explore current evidence and surgical strategies in the management of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence, with a focus on patient-centred decision-making and complex case management. Topics will include minimally invasive approaches, uterine-sparing options, and managing recurrent vault prolapse. Presenters will also address considerations when treating stress urinary incontinence alongside prolapse, and the management of urogenital fistula in both local and global contexts. We welcome expressions of interest from urogynaecologists, pelvic floor surgeons, and clinicians with experience in complex pelvic surgery or reconstructive care.	This session explores the factors that support—and limit—access to high-quality training in women’s health across diverse settings. Speakers will reflect on practical, cultural, and systemic challenges to training, including the availability of resources in Pacific Island nations, equity in surgical exposure, and the importance of psychological safety in O&G education. The session will also consider how we prepare the next generation of leaders in obstetrics and gynaecology, with a focus on teaching skills in leadership, communication, and management. Speakers with experience in clinical education, training reform, or regional capacity-building are encouraged to express interest in contributing to this session. All speakers will participate in a Q&A panel at the end of the session. We invite expressions of interest from educators, clinical supervisors, trainees, program leads, and those involved in developing or advocating for O&G training in regional, remote, or international settings.	This session will explore leadership in women’s health through the lens of equity, personal development, and team wellbeing. Presentations will consider the role of gender in leadership pathways, practical strategies for emerging leaders, and lessons from experienced leaders in navigating complex challenges. Topics will include leading through crisis, supporting team wellbeing, and preventing burnout in high-pressure environments. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, managers, educators, and leaders at all stages of their career who are passionate about shaping the future of women’s health through strong, inclusive leadership.	Information Currently Unavailable.


1320-1340	Induction of Labour: Defining Desired Outcomes and Ensuring Success	Innovative Diagnostic Tools for Early Detection of Endometriosis	Minimally Invasive Surgery	Training and Resources in Pacific Islands	Women’s Health Leadership – Do we need Gender Equity?	Presentation One Presentation Two
1340-1400	Current Outcomes of Induction of Labour in Asia and Oceania	Comparing Hormonal Therapies: Effectiveness and Side Effects in Endometriosis Management	Uterine Sparing Prolapse Surgery – What does the Evidence Say?	Surgical Training: How do we do better?	Are Doctor Natural Leaders? Starting your Leadership Journey	Presentation Three Presentation Four
1400-1420	Induction of Labour: Making the Right Decision for the Right Patient	The Role of Surgery in Treating Endometriosis	Recurrent Vault Prolapse – What Now?	Psychological safety in O&G Training	Tips and Tricks from a World Class Leader	Presentation Five Presentation Six
1420-1440	Inducing Labour: How to Choose the Right Method	Emerging Non-Surgical Treatments for Endometriosis: A Comprehensive Review	Concurrent SUI and Prolapse Surgery – How to Decide?	Birthing the O&G Leaders of Tomorrow	Leadership in a Crisis – Caring for your Team, Caring for you	Presentation Seven Presentation Eight
1440-1500	Panel Discussion: Who to Induce and How to Induce, and the Impact of IOL on Outcomes	Endometriosis and Fertility: Navigating Treatment Options for Women Seeking Pregnancy	Urogenital Fistula	Q&A Panel	Avoiding Burnout in You and Your Team	Presentation Nine Presentation Ten

	The Gallery
1500-1520	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition

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1520-1700	C31 International Organisations 1	C32 Update in Intrapartum Care Chairs: Jared Watts and Benjamin Bopp	C33 Reproductive Rights and Access Chairs: Rangi de Silva and Kirsten Black	C34 Gynaeoncology Chair: Shih-Ern Yao	C35 The Health and Wellbeing of the Maternity Workforce Chairs: Sue Fleming and Katrina Calvert	C36 Obesity and Nutrition in Women's Health Chair: Nisha Khot

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Session held for WHO and FIGO	This session will provide a forward-looking update on key areas of intrapartum care, examining evolving tools, technologies, and clinical thinking in labour management. Topics include the role of ultrasound during labour, the future of CTG interpretation, and whether traditional tools such as forceps and the partogram still have a place in modern practice. The session will also critically assess progress in managing postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) and explore where genuine innovation is occurring. We invite expressions of interest from obstetricians, midwives, researchers, and educators with a focus on intrapartum care, clinical innovation, or evidence translation.	This session will explore reproductive rights through the lens of access to contraception, examining how policy, geography, and social context shape women’s ability to make informed reproductive choices. Topics will include the role of contraception in reproductive autonomy, inequities in access across Australia and the Pacific, and the impact of national policies on fertility control in India and Indonesia. The session aims to bring regional and global perspectives to ongoing challenges in access and rights-based care. All speakers will participate in a Q&A panel at the end of the session. We welcome expressions of interest from clinicians, public health professionals, policymakers, midwives and advocates working in reproductive health and rights.	This session will highlight key developments and ongoing challenges in gynaecological oncology, with a focus on innovation, access, and collaboration across the region. Topics will include the impact of obesity on gynaecological cancer risk and outcomes, advances in robotic surgery, and evolving approaches to risk-reduction surgery in the Asia-Pacific context. Presentations will also explore the intersection of cancer care and fertility preservation, as well as collaborative training models between countries such as Fiji and Australia. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, surgeons, researchers, and educators involved in gynaeoncology, fertility care, or regional training partnerships.	This session will focus on supporting the health and wellbeing of the maternity workforce, with practical strategies to address burnout, mental health, and workplace culture. Presentations will include exploration of mental health tools for everyday use, creating leadership environments that foster wellbeing, and addressing the often-overlooked needs of neurodivergent clinicians. Speakers will also share evidence-based interventions that go beyond traditional employee assistance models. The session will conclude with a panel discussion, including a trainee representative, to ensure diverse perspectives are heard. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, educators, managers, trainees, midwives and wellbeing advocates committed to creating safer, more supportive maternity workplaces.	This session will explore the relationship between obesity, nutrition, and women’s health across the reproductive lifespan. Presentations will address clinical and surgical considerations for pregnancy and birth in women living in larger bodies, the impact of weight stigma in maternity care, and the increased cancer risk associated with obesity. The session will also cover the effects of weight on fertility, with a focus on evidence-based care and respectful, non-judgemental approaches. We welcome expressions of interest from clinicians, researchers, public health professionals, and advocates working to improve care for women impacted by obesity.


1520-1540	Presentation One Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Ultrasound in Labour	The Role of Contraception in Reproductive Rights	Gynaecological Malignancy and Obesity	A Rummage Through a Toolbox of Mental Health Strategies	Pregnancy for Women Living in Larger Bodies
1540-1600	Presentation Two Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	CTG 2.0 What is Next?	Inequity of Access to Contraception in Australia and Pacific	Robotic Advances in Gynaeoncology	Creating Leadership Environments where Clinicians can Thrive	Challenges to Operative Vaginal Birth and Caesarean Section
1600-1620	Presentation Three Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Forceps, Is It Time for the Museum?	Fertility Control in India	Risk Reduction Surgery in the Asia/Pacific Region – Changing Risks for Women	Not Acknowledging the Typical in the Neuro-Atypical	Weight Stigma and Maternity Care
1620-1640	Presentation Four Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Is Anything Ever New in PPH Management?	Contraception in Indonesia: Impact of Government Policy on Reproductive Access	Oncofertility	Evidence Based Interventions for Wellbeing Support – Beyond Employee Assistance Programs	Cancer Risk in Obesity
1640-1700	Presentation Five Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Is it Time to Rethink the Partogram?	Q&A Panel	Training Changes: Helping each other out (Fiji/AU)	Panel Session	Fertility

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0700-0745	Breakfast Session 1	Breakfast Session 2	Breakfast Session 3	Breakfast Session 4	Breakfast Session 5

	Darling Harbour Theatre
0830-1010	Plenary Three
0830-0850	Malaysia Lecture
0850-0910	EBCOG President’s Address
0910-0930	ACOG President’s Address
0930-0950	Presentation Four
0910-0930	Presentation Five

	The Gallery
1010-1040	Morning Tea and Exhibition

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1040-1220	C37 International Organisations 2	C38 Birth Trauma Chairs: Alison Weatherstone and Vijay Roach	C39 Menopause and Ageing Chairs: Judith Gardiner and Julia Brownlie	C40 Assisted Reproductive Medicine Update Chair: Roger Hart	C41 Research in Women's Health Chair: Scott White	C42 TBC

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Session held for RCOG and ACOG	This session will examine the growing recognition of birth trauma as a significant issue affecting women, families, and clinicians, with perspectives drawn from across the Asia-Pacific region. Topics will include key findings from the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry, the psychological impacts of traumatic birth experiences, and the effects on clinicians involved in adverse outcomes. The session will also explore regional perspectives and responses to birth trauma, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for system improvement. All speakers will participate in a Q&A panel at the end of the session We welcome expressions of interest from clinicians, mental health professionals, researchers, midwives and consumer advocates working to address birth trauma in policy, practice, or education.	This session will examine the evolving landscape of menopause and ageing, with a focus on policy, equity, and clinical care. Topics will include key findings from the Australian Senate Inquiry into menopause and perimenopause, the recognition and management of mood disorders during the transition, and approaches to menopause care in low-resource settings. The session will also address sexual health after menopause and conclude with a debate exploring the broader implications of ageing for women’s health and wellbeing. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, researchers, public health experts, and policy advocates with an interest in midlife health and ageing.	This session will provide a comprehensive update on emerging approaches and ongoing challenges in assisted reproductive medicine. Presentations will address the medical, surgical, and ART-based strategies for managing male infertility, optimisation of gametes and endometrial receptivity, and the role of genetic and metabolic tools in embryo selection. The session will also explore the debated role of immune-modulating treatments in IVF and examine current evidence on the long-term health outcomes for children conceived through ART. We invite expressions of interest from fertility specialists, reproductive scientists, clinicians, and researchers engaged in ART practice, innovation, or long-term follow-up studies.	This session will explore practical and strategic considerations in leading research that improves outcomes in women’s health, with a particular focus on low-resource settings and translational impact. Presentations will include reflections on conducting research in resource-limited environments—both remotely and on the ground—as well as establishing effective translational and population-level implementation research programs. Speakers will share insights into designing studies that are locally relevant, ethically grounded, and capable of driving change at scale. All speakers will take part in a panel discussion at the end of the session. We invite expressions of interest from clinician-researchers, implementation scientists, and global health professionals with experience in women’s health research across diverse settings.	Information Currently Unavailable.


1040-1100	Presentation One Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	NSW Birth Trauma Enquiry	Findings from the Australian Senate Inquiry into the issues Related to Menopause and Perimenopause	What Medical, Surgical and ART Approaches Should we use to Overcome Male Infertility?	Leading Research in Low Resource Settings from a High Resource Setting	Presentation One
1100-1120	Presentation Two Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Psychological Impact of Birth Trauma	Mood Disorders in the Perimenopause	How to get the Best Sperm, Egg and Endometrium for the Best Fertility Outcomes?	Leading Clinical Research in a Low Resource Setting	Presentation Two
1120-1140	Presentation Three Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Traumatic Birth Impact on Clinicians	How Menopause is Managed in Low Resource Settings	Using Genetic and Metabolic Approaches: How can we Ensure we Select the Best Embryo for Transfer?	Establishing a Translational Research Program	Presentation Three
1140-1200	Presentation four Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Perspectives on Birth Trauma from around the Asia-Pacific	Sexual Health after Menopause	When Things aren’t Going well: Is There a Place for Immune Modulating Treatment in IVF?	Establishing a Population-level Implementation Research Program	Presentation Four
1200-1220	Presentation Five Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Q&A Panel	Debate: Women are the Losers in an Ageing Population	Can we Reassure Prospective Parents their Children will be OK? The Longer-Term Effects of IVF Treatment on the Offspring	Panel Discussion	Q&A Panel

	The Gallery
1220-1320	Lunch and Exhibition

	Room 1	Room 2	Room 3	Room 4	Room 5	Room 6

1320-1500	C43 International Organisations 3	C44 Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Chair: Pelle Kempe	C45 Urogynaecology in an Ageing Population Chair: Jerome Melon	C46 Screening and Risk Reduction in Early Pregnancy Chair: Elisha Broom	C47 TBC	C48 Gender Based Violence Chair: Rangi de Silva

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Session held for EBCOG et al.	This session aims to examine how maternal morbidity and mortality are monitored and addressed at a global and local level, and to explore opportunities for meaningful system change. We hope to highlight strategies for monitoring outcomes, address inequities experienced by Indigenous populations, and share approaches for creating frameworks that enable learning and improvement. Insights from the Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity will also be presented. Speakers with experience in global monitoring, Indigenous health, systems improvement, or mortality and morbidity review processes are encouraged to express interest. The session will conclude with a panel discussion focused on practical actions to strengthen care and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.	This session will focus on the evolving landscape of urogynaecological care in an ageing population, addressing common challenges and new approaches in clinical management. Topics include recurrent urinary tract infections in older adults, differentiating vulval dermatoses in elderly women, and current strategies for managing stress urinary incontinence and overactive bladder. The role of pessaries in supporting pelvic floor health and maintaining quality of life will also be explored. We welcome expressions of interest from urogynaecologists, pelvic floor specialists and researchers with a focus on women’s health in later life.	This session will examine the importance of early pregnancy as a critical window for screening, risk reduction, and intervention. Presentations will cover first trimester strategies to optimise maternal health, updates on pre-eclampsia screening and the role of low-dose aspirin post-ASPRE, and approaches to infection screening in high-risk populations, including CMV, HIV, and syphilis. The session will also explore the use of ultrasound screening in low-resource settings to improve outcomes. A debate will conclude the session, challenging the value and resource implications of first trimester pre-eclampsia screening. We invite expressions of interest from clinicians, sonographers, public health experts, and researchers involved in early pregnancy care, maternal-fetal medicine, or health policy.	Information Currently Unavailable.	This session will address the ongoing challenge of gender-based violence (GBV) and its impact on women’s health, with a focus on both regional and clinical responses. Presentations will explore the history and progress of GBV prevention in the Pacific, the short- and long-term health consequences for women, and innovative approaches to prevention and support. The session will also examine the role of women’s health professionals in identifying, responding to, and advocating against GBV in clinical and community settings. All speakers will participate in a Q&A panel at the end of the session. We welcome expressions of interest from clinicians, advocates, researchers, and program leaders working to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.


1320-1340	Presentation One Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Monitoring Maternal Morbidity and Mortality: A Global Perspective	Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly – How to Manage?	We can’t fix what we don’t know – Optimising Maternal Health in the First Trimester	Presentation One	Gender Based Violence and the Pacific: History and Progress
1340-1400	Presentation Two Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Indigenous Populations	Its Not Always Lichen Sclerosus	Pre-eclampsia Screening and Low Dose Aspirin – an Update Since ASPRE	Presentation Two	The Impact on Women’s Health
1400-1420	Presentation Three Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Creating Frameworks to Learn from Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Outcomes	Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence	Infection Screening in High Risk Populations – Updates on CMV, HIV and Syphilis	Presentation Three	Prevention and Response: Innovations in Combating Gender Based Violence
1420-1440	Presentation Four Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Findings from the Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity (CCOPMM)	What’s next in Overactive Bladder Management ?	Ultrasound Screening in Low Resource Settings to Optimise Outcomes	Presentation Four	The Role of the Women’s Health Care Worked in Prevention and Response
1440-1500	Presentation Five Speaker allocated – no EOIs required	Panel Discussion	Pessaries in Urogynaecology	DEBATE: First Trimester PET Screening is a Poor Use of Resources	Q&A Panel	Q&A Panel

	Exhibition Hall
1500-1520	Afternoon Tea and Exhibition

	Darling Harbour Theatre

The conference program is subject to change.

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