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
We thank our sponsors
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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
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| Friday 6 September | |
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| 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 Webb, 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
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Prof. Lorimer Moseley | This is a space for images | Prof Jon Stone | This is a space for images | Dr Mary Massery | Prof. Peter O'Sullivan | Prof. Suzanna Pitama | ||||
Invited Speakers
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| Dr Angela Cadogan | Catherine George | Elijah Areli | Dr Ianthe Boden |
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| Melissa Davidson | Melissa Webb |
More details to come from
- Gilly Davy
- Jennifer Shields
- Tanya Breen
- 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.
Many thanks to our sponsors
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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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Registration
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| Full Conference registration | ||||
| Member | $990.00 | $1110.00 | ||
| Non-Member | $1224.00 | $1360.00 | ||
Student | $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
| Registration Fees | This is a space | Early Bird | This is a space | Standard Price |
One day registrations | ||||
| Member | $396.00 | $440.00 | ||
| Non-Member | $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.