It's the biggest event in the national wound care calendar… and we're delighted to announce that registrations open on 9 January! An attractive early bird rate, big discounts on a range of accommodation and a four-instalment registration payment plan make it easier than ever to attend the Wounds Australia 2026 Conference. And Wounds Australia members save even more! 

Dates for your diary

Key dates to help with your planning:

• Early bird registrations: 9 January-27 March. More
• Abstract submissions: open now and closing 30 January. More
• Payment plan: for early bird registrations before 2 February, with payments in four instalments due in February, April, May and June 
• Standard registrations: 28 March-20 August 
• Wounds Australia Conference, Adelaide, 23-26 August. More
• Pre-conference workshops: Sunday 23 August 
• Main program begins: Monday 24 August, and Welcome Reception at 6pm 
• Gala dinner: 6.30pm, 25 August 
• Conference ends: 3pm 26 August .

An action-packed program 

A stellar speaker line-up for our event in Adelaide, 23-26 August, has already been announced. In our main program, you'll hear from:

• Kara Couch, President of the Association for Advanced Wound Care (AAWC, US) 
• Professor Zena Moore, University College of Dublin (Ireland) 
• Professor Dr Jose Luis Lazaro-Martinez, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain) 
• Professor Dr Dimitri Beeckman, Ghent University and Orebro University (Sweden) 
• Associate Professor Sharon Latimer, Griffith University 
• Dr Kathleen Finlayson, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) 
• Dr Zlatko Kopecki, Wounds Australia 
• Hayley Ryan, WoundRescue 
• Professor Christina Parker, QUT
• Associate Professor Ellen Davies, The University of Adelaide
• Professor Robert Fitridge, The University of Adelaide
• Frank Guerriero, Flinders University
• Saraid Martin, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute
• Associate Professor Sarah Vreugde, The University of Adelaide
• Professor Clare Collins, University of Newcastle
• Professor Philip Russo, Monash University
• Professor Keryln Carville, Curtin University
• Dr Ed Raby, South Metropolitan Health Service, WA
• Dr Suzanne Kapp, University of Melbourne
• Professor Allison Cowin, University of South Australia
• Dr Peta Tehan, Monash University.

Many more researchers and practitioners – plus more details about their fascinating presentations – will be announced in coming weeks. Register for the full event and you'll enjoy a full day of practical pre-Conference workshops plus two days of main programming across multiple streams. 

Key themes in 2026 include: 

• Networks: how to strengthen relationships between care professionals, and between clinicians and patients 
• Patient-centred care to improve outcomes 
• Innovative approaches: new practice models, new products and new insights from research that support clinicians to rethink ways of working 

Plus, the World of Wounds Theatrette in the Exhibition Hall is back! We've programmed longer breaks between presentations so you can meet our partners and explore their stands, and keep the learning going with sponsored sessions in a 'silent' theatre style (pictured above). 

Partners and Exhibitors

Speaking of sponsors… we're delighted to welcome back many valued industry partners who have supported the Conference for many years – and say hello to some new companies, too. Thanks to every Partner and Exhibitor for helping make the Wounds Australia Conference a reality.

We're proud to announce that Mölnlycke will continue as our sole Platinum Partner. Mölnlycke has consistently championed the Wounds Australia Conference and we are thrilled they are returning for another event. We can't wait to explore their stand just inside the Exhibition Hall doors and encourage you to do the same. 

And a big thank you to our longstanding major sponsors, Gold Partners Essity, Smith+Nephew and Solventum. In addition to their Exhibition Hall stands, each of our Platinum and Gold Partners appears elsewhere throughout the Conference, sponsoring World of Wounds Theatrette presentations, breakfast sessions and workshops. 

Last but not least, a heartfelt thanks to our Silver Partners B.Braun, Coloplast, Convatec, HARTMANN and Sentry Medical, and Bronze Partners LINET, Haddenham Health and URGO Medical. You'll find our partners' stands in the Exhibition Hall alongside these exciting exhibitors: 

• Ainscorp
• EGO Pharmaceuticals
• Essential BE
• Gaia Medical
• GAMA Healthcare
• Lohmann & Rauscher
• Medi-Rent
• Schülke
• Team Medical 
• Wounds APAC 

With many more still to be announced! Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Find out more.

Registrations

We have applied heavy discounts for members and retained our payment plan, allowing you to cover the cost of attending in instalments. The payment plan option is available to early bird registrants who book prior to 2 February, so please register as soon as you can when registrations open on 9 January. 

Planning to join us in Adelaide but not yet a member? Join Wounds Australia today and instantly recoup your membership fee – and more – when registering for our Conference. Annual membership costs $110 per year and saves you $335 on your Conference ticket during early bird pricing until 27 March. 

And membership to Australia's peak body for chronic wounds brings so many benefits… big discounts on professional learning, access to free webinars exclusive to members, an extensive webinar library, the chance to enhance your resume through volunteering, networking with peers… and much more! Explore membership. 

Plus, all Conference attendees enjoy big discounts on accommodation – explore some incredible rates we've negotiated with a range of hotels in Adelaide. 

Scholarships

The Wounds Australia Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2000 to support our members in developing their practice through professional learning. Read more.

The Wounds Australia 2026 Conference

Our biennial Conference is the best event in the wound care calendar! Join us in Adelaide between 23-26 August. Explore speakers, program, partners, destination, registration and more on the official Conference website: woundsconference.org