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 various 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
Dinner Ticket (1 day registrations or guests)
We thank our sponsors
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FAQ
Do you cater for special diets?
Te Pae conference venue caters for special dietary requirements. Please ensure when you register that you note your requirements in the special dietary requirements section, if severe, please include that information.
Do I need to book my own accommodation?
If you are staying overnight, yes, all accommodation requirements are to be booked by the delegates themselves.
What is included in the full registration fee?
Attendance to all sessions including the Friday morning workshops, day catering, networking drinks and the conference dinner.
How do I pay for my registration fee?
You can pay by credit card (MasterCard or Visa). Alternatively bank transfer.
Is a group discount available?
No discounts apply.
Will there be a conference dinner?
Yes, Saturday 7 September there will be a conference dinner, and we are celebrating our 100 years. So we are returning to the 1920’s as a theme for the evenings celebrations.
Can I register in person at the conference?
Yes, you can register at the full conference price. Please ensure you bring a credit card with you to process your registration. It allows us to account for all walk ups on the day.
How will I know I’m registered?
You will receive an email (to the email address you provided). This email address will be sent details before the event.
How do I get a tax receipt?
Once registered, you will be emailed a confirmation and ticket, that will also have your tax receipt attached for your records.
I'm a day ticket how do I register for the dinner?
Log in to the membership. Proceed to select the day registration you require, then simply return back to the homepage and select the dinner ticket. Following exactly the same selection process. The additional Dinner ticket will be added to your day ticket registration and you can proceed to check out.
Can registrations be cancelled or transferred?
Should you need to cancel your registration for any reason, you may reassign your registration to another person. We will need to know the individuals name so we can transfer the CPD credits to the correct person. If you are unable to arrange a replacement, a full refund less an administration charge of $50.00 including GST will be made providing notification is received no less than seven days before the event. After this date refunds will be at the discretion of Physiotherapy New Zealand.
Programme
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| FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER | |
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| 9.00am | Conference starts with workshops |
| 12.45pm | Mihi Whakatau, Official Welcome and Keynote: Prof Lorimer Moseley, The fit for purpose/ play/performance model. |
| 5.55pm | Networking drinks |
| 8.00pm | Event day concludes |
| SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER | |
| 8.15am | Welcome |
| 8.30am | Keynote (Virtual): Dr Mary Massery - Linked through pressure: Breathing, talking, posture and a whole lot more. |
| 5.20pm | Event day concludes |
| 6.30pm | Dinner starts |
| 11.00pm | Dinner Concludes |
| SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER | |
| 8.15am | Welcome |
| 8.30am | Keynote: Prof Jon Stone, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) - past, present, and future |
| 12.25pm | World Physiotherapy Day lunch and prize giving |
| 1.00pm | Event Concludes |
This is subject to change, Conference Programme Printable version
Poster presentations
For those lucky individuals who will be presenting their poster at Physiotherapy Conference 2024. We've put together a guideline document here.
A scientific poster is a visual presentation that summarises your research findings and at this years Conference we have a large selection. Presenting a poster can be intimidating, but it's a valuable opportunity for feedback and confidence-building.
Please note more details will be added as confirmed.
Speakers
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
Thank you to the following exhibitors that have joined us
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Sponsors
We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities on offer. Sponsorship opportunities allow you to increase your brand awareness, attract new clients and enhance your business relationships with current customers
See our partnership prospectus here. To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, contact our Events & Sponsorship Advisor Nicole.ramage@physiotherapy.org.nz
Many thanks to our sponsors
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.
VISTING ŌTAUTAHI | CHRISTCHURCH
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Consider extending your stay by a few days, learn more at ChristchurchNZ.
Registration
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| Member | $990.00 | $1110.00 | ||
| Non-Member | $1224.00 | $1360.00 | ||
Student (Under-grad and Post-Grad Full time) | $495.00 | $550.00 |
Registration includes:
- Attendance at all conference sessions (Friday - Sunday)
- Daily catering (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea)
- Welcome reception
- Ability to purchase Celebration dinner tickets
- Registration open now
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One day registrations | ||||||
| Member | $396.00 | $440.00 | ||||
| Non-Member | This i | $515.00 | $572.00 | |||
Registration inclusions
- Attendance at the day's conference sessions
- Catering on the day of attendance
- Ability to purchase Celebration dinner tickets
| Additional tickets | Early Bird | Standard Price |
| Dinner Tickets | $140.00 |
Tickets can be purchased as part of the conference registration process, or you can purchase a dinner ticket separately.
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
FAQ
Do you cater for special diets?
Te Pae conference venue caters for special dietary requirements. Please ensure when you register that you note your requirements in the special dietary requirements section, if severe, please include that information.
Do I need to book my own accommodation?
If you are staying overnight, yes, all accommodation requirements are to be booked by the delegates themselves.
What is included in the full registration fee?
Attendance to all sessions including the Friday morning workshops, day catering, networking drinks and the conference dinner.
How do I pay for my registration fee?
You can pay by credit card (MasterCard or Visa). Alternatively bank transfer.
Is a group discount available?
No discounts apply.
Will there be a conference dinner?
Yes, Saturday 7 September there will be a conference dinner, and we are celebrating our 100 years. So we are returning to the 1920’s as a theme for the evenings celebrations.
Can I register in person at the conference?
Yes, you can register at the full conference price. Please ensure you bring a credit card with you to process your registration. It allows us to account for all walk ups on the day.
How will I know I’m registered?
You will receive an email (to the email address you provided). This email address will be sent details before the event.
How do I get a tax receipt?
Once registered, you will be emailed a confirmation and ticket, that will also have your tax receipt attached for your records.
I'm a day ticket how do I register for the dinner?
Log in to the membership. Proceed to select the day registration you require, then simply return back to the homepage and select the dinner ticket. Following exactly the same selection process. The additional Dinner ticket will be added to your day ticket registration and you can proceed to check out.
Can registrations be cancelled or transferred?
Should you need to cancel your registration for any reason, you may reassign your registration to another person. We will need to know the individuals name so we can transfer the CPD credits to the correct person. If you are unable to arrange a replacement, a full refund less an administration charge of $50.00 including GST will be made providing notification is received no less than seven days before the event. After this date refunds will be at the discretion of Physiotherapy New Zealand.