With the Support of Our Community & Government Partners
About Australian
Healthcare Week
For 15 years, Australian Healthcare Week has brought together thousands of healthcare professionals from every corner of the ecosystem — and 2026 marked our biggest and most impactful edition yet. With record attendance and an expanded audience of senior decision-makers, the event reinforced its position as the meeting place for those shaping the future of healthcare in Australia.
Co-located with the inaugural Healthcare 2040 Expo, this year’s event went further than ever before — spotlighting the technologies, innovations and future models of care set to define the next decade. From AI and digital health to workforce transformation and next-generation facilities, the conversations weren’t just forward-looking — they were grounded in real-world execution.
From Chief Executives to frontline clinicians, digital leaders to policymakers, AHW once again brought the entire healthcare ecosystem into one room. It’s where connections are made, ideas are challenged, and the future of Australian healthcare is actively being built.
JOSIE RUDMAN, Director of Nursing, NHS ENGLAND
"Attending and presenting at Australia Healthcare Week was an incredibly energising experience. The event brought together innovative leaders from across the system, and the conversations were both practical and inspiring. Sharing our work and learning from others reinforced the importance of collaboration in driving meaningful transformation. I left with new insights, valuable connections, and a renewed sense of momentum for the work ahead."
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COMMUNITY SEMINARS
Respected healthcare associations, researchers and professional bodies came together to share evidence-based insights, practical strategies and lived experience from across the sector. Delivered by our official Community Partners, the sessions brought forward the voices shaping policy, practice and care delivery on the ground.
Attendees engaged in a series of short, focused seminars and workshops led by leading associations, academic experts and sector bodies, creating a dynamic space for real-time learning and discussion throughout the event.
START-UP PROGRAM
The 2026 Start-Up Pitchfest returned as part of the Start-Up & Investor Program, connecting healthtech founders with investors through Pitchfests, founder talks and one-on-one meetings. Across two days, startups showcased solutions in women’s health, patient and clinician experience, and new models of care. The program culminated in the Pitchfest Grand Finale on the HC2040 Futures Stage, where nine finalists presented to investors, with NPathy named winner for its standout health technology solution.
HEALTHCARE OPEX
Refreshed for 2026, the Healthcare OPEX Stage returned to Australian Healthcare Week with a renewed focus on the operational backbone of healthcare. Bringing together leaders across finance, workforce, procurement and supply chain, the stage tackled the real pressures behind cost, capacity and service delivery. Our speakers shared practical strategies to streamline operations, optimise resources and improve system-wide efficiency.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS
Designed by executives, for executives, the program focused on shaping the future of health through targeted, high-value connections. Feedback from attendees highlighted the strength of the experience, with leaders noting the value of the Executive Stream in broadening perspectives on healthcare leadership and digital transformation. The exhibition floor was also praised as a strong opportunity to engage directly with vendors and explore emerging technologies in practice.
The Leaders Shaping Healthcare - See Who Took the Stage at AHW
Anat Hassner
Chief People and Strategy Officer
Uniting
Michelle Schupelius
Chief Executive Officer
Lutheran Homes Barossa
Richard de Haast
Scalabrini Village
Chief Executive Officer
Tess van der Rijt
Chief Operating Officer - Hospitals
UnitingCare Queensland
Thomas Griffiths
Head of Strategy, Investment & Sustainability
BaptistCare NSW & ACT
Jo Prideeaux
Transformation Director - Residential Aged Care
Uniting
Lou Fox
Executive Director Strategic Projects & Aged Care
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD)
Garry Lloyd
Chief Executive Officer
Kurrajong Nursing Home
Anita Westera
President
Australian Association of Gerontology
Chrysta Bridge
Director, Government Briefing and Coordination
ACT Health and Community Services Directorate
Dr Desmond Graham
Chief Medical Officer
Geriatric Care Australia
Tracey Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Inala Primary Care
Sanka Amadoru
Consultant Geriatrician
Aria Health
Katarzyna Czapska
R&D Director
Bart
Margaret Kostrzewa
Head of Export, Asia and Middle East
Bart
Matthew Meldrum
Senior Sales Engineer
Riskonnect
Callie Elward-Barrett
Former Executive Director
Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Emma Cornwall
EGM Health Services Home Health
Australian Unity - Home Care Services
Cris Massis
Chief Executive
RACMA
Andrew Dome
Chief Digital Information Officer
Uniting NSW.ACT
Brett Reedman
Chief Information Officer
Catholic Health Australia
James Britton
Chief Executive Officer
Geriatric Care Australia
Georgia Willis
Executive General Manager, Property
Regis Aged Care
Jenna Leo
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Like Family
Mel Ottaway
Executive Manager Community Services & Retirement Living
Resthaven Inc
Pete Williams
CEO
Onecare Limited
Wendy Hubbard
CEO
Australian Regional and Remote Community Services
Marissa Dickins
Senior Research Fellow
Silverchain
John Papatheohari
Non-Executive Director
MADEC Australia
Craig Carter
Chief Information Officer
ACH Group
Maree Healey
Chief of People and Culture
Warrigal
Ronna Guzman
Consumer Advisor - Primary and Community Health
Northern Sydney LHD
Rameez Hassan
Chief Nursing Officer
Regis Aged Care
Johanna Westbrook
Director, Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research
Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University
Mick Young
Chief Digital Information Officer
Anglicare
Nilmini Wickramasinghe
Professor and Optus Chair Digital Health
La Trobe University
Laura Bryce
PACOP Quality and Education Manager
University of Wollongong
Saviour Buhagiar
Director of Seniors Services
Uniting
Jacqueline Quirke
General Manager Lifestyle and Community
RSL Lifecare Limited
George Margelis
Independent Chair
Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council
Kelly Rogerson
Chief Executive Officer
Palliative Care South East
Marianne Coleman
Professor Henry Brodaty Mid Career Research Fellow
National Centre for Healthy Ageing
Elsy Brammesan
Assistant Secretary, Service Delivery Division NSW/ACT
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Sallyanne Wissman
Chief Executive Officer
HIMAA
Gayle Warnock
Associate Director POCT
NSW Health Pathology
Deb Walter
AAPM National President
AAPM
Vindi Nanayakkara
General Manager
Forensic Mental Health at Justice Health NSW
Adj Associate Professor Peter Malouf
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association
Robert Saunders
Director
Bastas Academy for Health Leadership
Robyn Clay-Williams
Professor
Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University
Sandhya Limaye
Director of Wellbeing, Staff Specialist Immunologist
SLHD
Grant Howard
Former COO
Canberra Health Services
James Patterson
Chief Information Officer
NSW Pathology
Danielle Ryan
Chief Allied Health Officer
Monash Health
Kevin Brown
Director Allied Health & Priority Communities
Western Sydney LHD
Sohyb Basir
Digital Health Lead
Mater
Martin Canova
Executive Director Strategy, Planning & infrastructure
Cairns and Hinterland Health Service
Chintan Shah
Associate Director Program Delivery
South Western Sydney LHD
Garth Worboys
Chief Operating Officer, Health Services
Bupa Australia
Skye Parsons
Director Aboriginal Health
NSW Health
Brent Pitts
Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria
Matt Roger
Consumer Health Representative
Consumer Health Representative
Brigitte Sigl
Lived Experience Consultant
Lived Experience Consultant
Craig Scowen
Manager of Performance and Reporting
NSW Pathology
Susan Plath
Director - Procurement & Supply Chain
Albury Wodonga Health
Richard Fahy
Regional Operations Manager
Southern Cross Care Queensland
Wendy Hoey
Chief Executive Officer
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network NSW
Rachel White
Managing Director
Australian Institute of CPD Accrediation
Mark Garrick
Executive Director Strategy Risk Planning & Performance
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Executive Unit
Tim Carroll
Head of Commercial
Healthdirect
Emma Quoy
Chief Commercial Officer
Adventist HealthCare Limited
Dr Bryan Tan
Chief Health Officer
Salesforce
Bart Piechowski-Jozwiak
Honorary Consultant Neurologist
Kings College Hospital, London, UK
Dale Fisher AM
Chief Executive Officer
Silverchain
Kean Kuan
Chief Medical Officer
Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
Jillann Farmer
Chief Executive Officer
A Better Culture
William Chen
Director of Finance, Corporate Governance and Risk
eHealth NSW
Cameron Fuller
Chief Finance Officer
Nexus Hospitals
Jane Ranger
Chief Finance Officer
Darling Downs Health
Donna Sherringham
Chief Operating Officer
Goulburn Valley Health
Heather Flynn
Executive Director People, Safety and Engagement
NCN Health
Amelia Condi
General Manager Policy and Advocacy
Victorian Healthcare Association
Dan Mabon
Chief Executive Officer and DON
Wyndham Clinic
Ravinder Carothers
General Manger, Health Funding, Strategy and Performance
St John of God
Fiona Hinchcliffe
Executive Director of Health Integration and Community Care
Mater Hosptial
David Owens
Director Procurement & Supply Chain
Adventist Healthcare Limited
Sankalp Khanna
Research Team Leader - Health Intelligence
CSIRO Australian e-Health Research Centre
Ishmeet Singh
Director Procurement Services
Northern Health
Tayla Jarvis
Director of Operations- Specialist Clinics
The Royal Children's Hospital
Anna Hinz
Clinical Operations Director
Monash Health
Anthony Brown
Chief Executive Officer
South West Hospital & Health Service
Susan Sims
Safety and Culture Lead
Clinical Excellence Commission
Dan O'Brien
Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Operations
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Jacqueline Colgan
Digital Change Manager/ CNC Cardiology
Central Coast Local Health District
Jenny Walsh
Executive Director Strategy & Planning
Alfred Health
Colleen van der Watt
Clinical Coding Operations Manager
Northern Sydney LHD
Paula Williscroft
Executive Director People & Culture
Sydney Local Health District
Shubjeet Kaur
Executive Director, Operations
Healthshare NSW
Ila Stuer
Director Healthcare Excellence & innovation
Metro North
Linda Jorgensen
Chief Executive Officer
St Andrews Toowoomba Hospital
Dan Graham
Director Clinical Operations
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Valentina Trajkovski
Workload Balance Project Lead
Western Health
Sid Vohra
Director of Medical Services and Clinical Governance
St George Hospital South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Prasanna Perera
Chief Financial Officer
Medical First Group
Ben Wakeling
Director Clinical Strategy & Outcomes
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Sarah Bryant
Chief Procurement Officer
Healthshare Victoria
Vanessa Janissen
Chief Executive Officer
NSW Health Pathology
Paul Boje
Chief Executive Officer
Ramsay Health Care
Petra Glare
Chief Executive Officer
Ramsay Clinic Albert Road
Peter Rophail
Associate Executive Director Operations
Western Sydney LHD
Tamzin Dimmock
Director, Digital Health Projects
Alfred Care Group, Bayside Health
Kendra Hagedorn
Chief Nursing Information Officer
Ramsay Health Care
Summa Stephens
Director Nursing & Midwifery Community and District Services
Southern NSW Local Health District
Lara McIntyre
Senior Palliative Care Lead & NP
Catholic Healthcare
Chelsea Blake
Director of Nursing and Operations - Surgical Services
Melbourne Health
Lucy Azares
Afterhours Nurse Manager
Macquarie University Hospital
Marietta Velasco
Department Manager, General Nursing
Philippine Heart Center
Martin Royce
Patient Safety Clinical Quality Manger
Far West Local Health District
Kylee Macaulay
Associate Director Clinical Practice and Performance
Western Sydney Local Health District
Sheree Fuller
National Nurse Manager
Medical First Group
Kaylene Ellis
Perioperative Nurse Educator
Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health District
Maria Charisse Y. Magallanes
RN Department Manager
Philippine Heart Center
Josie Rudman
Director of Nursing Professional and System Leadership
NHS England
Donna Tilley
Quality and Service Improvement Coordinator
South Eastern Sydney LHD
Melissa Molenaar
Director of Nursing
Peninsula Health
Joshua Clancy
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Mental Health Informatics
Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
Jessica Morgan
Primary Care Lead
Geriatric Care Australia
Nikolas Yu
Program Manager Staff Wellness and Patient & Family-Centred Care
Sydney Local Health District
Wendy Stanbrook-Mason
District Director Nursing & Midwifery
Central Coast Local Health District
Denise Lyons
President
Australian Primary Care Nurses Association
Jamie Swales
Chief Operating Officer
OneBridge
Dr Ann Aerts
Head
Novartis Foundation
Prof. Gemma Figtree
Cardiologist & Professor
University of Sydney
Peter Leach
District Director Nursing and Midwifery
Southern NSW Local Health District
Kate Renzenbrink
Chief Clinical Informatics Officer Digital Health Nurse Leader
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Professor Kim Greaves
Cardiologist, Director of Cardiology and Clinician Scientist
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Victoria Traynor
Professor-Dementia Research, Professor of Healthy Ageing Uni of Sunshine Coast
Warrigal
Christie Boyle
Nurse Manager
Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health District
Adj Professor Kellie Wilton
Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer
NT Health
Samantha Kent
Workload Balance Project Lead
Ramsay Health
Nicole de Tullio
Director of Nursing
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney
Frances Rice
Chief Nursing Officer
Australian College of Nursing
Maree Ruge
Chief Nursing & Midwifery Informatics Officer
Metro North Health
Jane Warneke
Early Career Nurse Programs Education Coordinator
Austin Health
Rose Lougheed
General Manager Primary Care
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health NSW
Rochelle Griffin
Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery
Yorke and Northern Local Health District
Michelle Padget
Assistant Director of Nursing, Clinical Improvement Unit
Metro South Health
Rebecca McFadzen
Deputy Director of Nursing-Surgical and Procedural Services
St John of God
Anna Thornton
Chief Nursing Officer
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Kassandra Packwood
District Deputy Director Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Excellence and Digital
Southern NSW Local Health District
Belinda Bourne
Director Nursing Workforce
The Royal Children’s Hospital
Elliot Williams
Associate Director Nursing and Midwifery
NSW Ambulance
Rachel White
Managing Director
Australian Institute of CPD Accrediation
Sonia Reisenhofer
Executive Director Community Wellbeing & Aged Care
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
Samantha Jakimowicz
Associate Professor of Nursing
Charles Sturt University
Zach Byfield
National Director of Education
Australian College of Nursing
Melissa Cripps
Director of Nursing
Department of Health Tasmania
Elizabeth Halcomb
Professor of Primary Health Care Nursing
University of Wollongong
Cherie Bennett
Nursing Policy and Advocacy Lead
ASHM
Corey Sclater
Nurse Manager Strategy, Leadership and Development
Far West Local Health District
Bec Hamilton
Assistant Director of Nursing
St. Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital
Gabrielle Peacock
Director Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Unit
Barwon Health.
Priyanka Vandersman
Senior Research Fellow
Flinders University
Jessica Morgan
Programs and Partnerships Manager
Geriatric Care Australia
Sandip Kumar
Chief Digital and Innovation Officer
King's College Hospital London – UAE
Mette Stockholm
Design director
New North Zealand Hospital
Ming Tang
Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Interim Chief Information Officer
NHS England
AMANDA Cattermole, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Australian Digital Health Agency
"There's nothing more important than coming out here and having those important conversations and engaging and listening and learning in a forum with such dynamism as we have here today...You can feel it in the air, you can feel it in every conversation, the sense of a shared vision."
Guided by Visionary Leaders - 2026 Featured Advisory Board Members
Mitch Burger
Chief Insights Officer
Healthdirect
Rebecca Roberts
Chief People & Culture Officer
St Vincents Health Australia
Paul Middleton
Chief Medical Information Officer
South Western Sydney Local Health District
Katharine See
Chief Health Outcomes Officer
Northern Health
Maree Ruge
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Information Officer
Metro North
Michael Bakker
Chief Pharmacist Information Officer
SA Health
Andrew Dome
Chief Digital Information Officer
Uniting NSW
Anne Marie Hadley
Chief Experience Officer
NSW Health
Live from AHW: Clinician-Led AI with Dr Darran Foo
At Australian Healthcare Week, we heard from Dr Darran Foo, Chief Medical Information Officer (APAC) at Heidi and specialist GP, who is at the forefront of clinician-led AI in healthcare. Drawing on both frontline practice and technology leadership, he shared how safe, practical and scalable AI is being built to work in the realities of care delivery.
Whether you're launching a new product, growing market share, or looking to influence the future of healthcare - Australian Healthcare Week delivers the platform, the people, and the momentum to make it happen.
With 10,000+ attendees and 500+ speakers expected in 2026, AHW connects you to Australia’s largest and most diverse healthcare audience - from executives and clinicians to procurement teams, government and aged care leaders.
Join curated networking experiences, VIP functions, and our largest-ever Government Zone - designed to connect you with senior leaders who influence policy, investment, and purchasing.
Positioned Around Real-World Priorities
Every stage, session, and stream is built in partnership with the sector - aligning your brand with the most urgent challenges and exciting innovations across healthcare, aged care, and beyond.
Whether you're a startup, scale-up or global leader, we’ll work with you to craft a presence that delivers - through exhibition, content, digital visibility, or exclusive experiences.
A Heartfelt Thank You - 2026 Sponsors & Exhibitors
MARCH 17-18, 2027 | ICC, SYDNEY
We're 60% SOLD OUT
AHW 2027 is already 60% sold out! With limited space remaining and high demand from returning and new exhibitors, now is the time to secure your position.
In 2026, the event delivered strong commercial engagement, with 77% of attendees involved in purchase decisions, 6,232 interactions at exhibitor stands, 578 pre-scheduled 1-2-1 meetings, and 519 C-suite executives in attendance.
Join leading organisations including Heidi Health, Aspen Medical, MediQo and many more at Australia’s premier healthcare event, bringing together senior decision-makers, innovators and solution providers from across the sector.
Request the updated floorplan to explore available stand locations and see where your organisation fits within the show floor.
Live from AHW: Shaping the Future of Australian Healthcare with Professor The Hon Greg Hunt
At Australian Healthcare Week, we heard from Professor The Hon Greg Hunt, former Australian Minister for Health and Aged Care, who provided a rare, high-level perspective on national health system transformation. Drawing on leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic and a career spanning health, environment, innovation and global strategy, he explored how large-scale reform, digital health adoption and long-term investment in research and mental health have reshaped Australia’s healthcare landscape.
Gajen Sivajothi, Director, Information Services, Adventist Healthcare Limited
"The Australian Healthcare Week was a very well organised event that brought together a diverse group of healthcare leaders, clinicians and technology professionals. I particularly appreciated the opportunity to participate in thoughtful discussions around digital governance and the evolving role of technology in healthcare. It was encouraging to see such strong engagement across both public and private healthcare sectors, and the conversations were highly relevant to the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare systems today."
Indy Sandaradura, Chief Medical , NSW Health Pathology
“Australian Healthcare Week 2026 offered a varied and engaging program that genuinely expanded my thinking on healthcare leadership and digital transformation. The Executive Stream sessions provided valuable perspectives beyond my usual clinical and laboratory environment. I also found the exhibition floor a worthwhile opportunity to engage directly with vendors and see emerging technologies and solutions firsthand. A well-organised event that I would recommend to colleagues in healthcare leadership roles.”
