Overview
Hosted every two years Physiotherapy Conference is PNZ’s largest event for the profession, bringing together members, speakers, stakeholders, and sponsors from across Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas. Physiotherapy Conference 2024 will be held from 6 to 8 September at the new Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch. This includes a multi-day programme filled with numerous streams and session formats, workshops, an exhibition area, and social events.
The theme for Physiotherapy Conference 2024 is Whakatere, literally translated as the act of steering or navigating (a waka). This reflects our united knowledge and sharing at conference to navigate the physiotherapy profession forward. Overlapping topics of Equity Access Outcomes, Living Well Across the Lifespan, Mental Wellness / Whole Person, and Innovation in Practice will be highlighted and collectively reflected in the theme Whakatere.
Register Now | Early Bird tickets close Friday 5 July 2024
Full Conference Registration including social functions
Day Registration - Friday 6 September 2024
Day Registration - Saturday 7 September 2024
Day Registration - Sunday 8 September 2024
Speakers
We’re excited to welcome Professor Lorimer Moseley, Peter O'Sullivan, Professor Jon Stone, Mary Massery and Suzanne Pitama as keynote speakers. Lorimer Moseley and Peter O'Sullivan will also be running a three-hour workshop together, that is included in full registration.
Stay tuned for more speaker information and programme announcements.
Exhibition & Sponsorship
See our partnership prospectus here.
When you sponsor or exhibit at Physiotherapy Conference, your business benefits extend well beyond the three days of the conference, as your brand is featured in advertising and promoting this event both before and after. Your sponsorship is directed to an engaged audience in a targeted market.
To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, contact our Events & Sponsorship Advisor.
Previous Events
Physiotherapy Conference 2022, Energy Events Centre, Rotorua
Physiotherapy Conference 2018, The Dunedin Centre, Dunedin
Physiotherapy Conference 2016, Pullman Hotel, Auckland
Page updated April 2024
Programme
Programme content subject to change | |
| Friday 6 September | |
|---|---|
| 9.00am | Workshops |
| 12.30pm | Mihi Whakatau, Official Welcome with Lunch |
| 1.00pm | Keynote: Professor Lorimer Moseley - The Fit for Purpose/Play/Performance model - the science, the evidence and the future |
| 2.00pm | Megan Main, ACC Chief Executive, presentation. |
| 2.30pm | Ministerial presentation |
| 3.00pm | Break out sessions and Workshops |
| 3.30pm | Break out sessions and Workshop continued |
| 4.00pm | Afternoon tea |
| 4.30pm | Workshops with Melissa Wedd, Dr Tanya Breen and Dr Angela Cadogan |
| 5.30pm | Networking drinks |
| 7.00pm | Virtual workshop with Joost van Wijchen |
| SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER | ||
| 8.15am |
| Welcome |
| 8.30am | Keynote (Virtual): Dr Mary Massery | |
| 9.30am | ACC Injury Prevention presentation | |
| 10.00am | Morning Tea | |
| 10.30am | Poster Presentations | |
| 11.00am | Breakout sessions and workshop | |
| 11.30am | Breakout sessions and workshop continued | |
| 12.00pm | Breakout sessions | |
| 12.30pm | Lunch | |
| 1.30pm | Keynote: Prof Suzanne Pitama | |
| 2.30pm | Breakout sessions and workshop | |
3.00pm | Breakout sessions and workshops continued | |
| 3.30pm | Afternoon tea | |
| 4.00pm | Keynote: Dr Peter O'Sullivan | |
| 5.00pm | Conclusion | |
| 6.30pm | Dinner | |
| 11.00pm | Dinner Concludes |
| SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER | ||
| 8.15am | Welcome | |
| 8.30am | Keynote: Prof Jon Stone, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) - past, present, and future | |
| 9.30am | Break out sessions and workshop | |
| 10.00am | Breakout sessions and Jon Stone Workshop (2.5 hours) | |
| 10.30am | Morning tea (Morning tea will be served in Jon Stone workshop) | |
| 11.15am | Breakout sessions with Jennifer Shields and workshops | |
| 11.45am | Breakout session and workshops concluded | |
| 12.15pm | World Physiotherapy Day lunch and prize giving | |
| 1.00pm | Event Concludes |
Please note more details will follow in May 2024.
Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Lorimer Moseley | Prof Jon Stone | Dr Mary Massery | Prof. Peter O'Sullivan | Prof. Suzanna Pitama | ||||||
Invited Speakers
| Dr Angela Cadogan | Dr Ianthe Boden |
More details to come from
- Catherine George
- Elijah Areli
- Gilly Davy
- Jennifer Shields
- Melissa Davidson
- Melissa Webb
- Tanya Breen
- Joost Van Wijchen (virtual)
Stay tuned for the podium and focus speaker images and bio's.
Sponsors
EXHIBITION & SPONSORSHIP
When you sponsor or exhibit at Physiotherapy Conference, your business benefits extend well beyond the three days of the conference, as your brand is featured in advertising and promoting this event both before and after.
Exhibitors
Sponsors
Your sponsorship is directed to an engaged audience in a targeted market.
See our partnership prospectus here. To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, contact our Events & Sponsorship Advisor.
Venue & Accommodation
WHERE TO STAY
We've been able to secure discounted rates exclusively for 2024 Physiotherapy Conference delegates. See accommodation options here.
VENUE
Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch.
Located in the dynamic and energetic centre of Christchurch city, with inner-city shops, restaurants, art galleries and museums all within walking distance. Learn and explore more about the venue here.
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