Scientific Program


The Main Scientific Program will take place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, with Pre‑Meeting Workshops scheduled for Friday 21 August.

Saturday 22 August

08.45 - 09.10Opening of Symposium 
08.45 - 08.55Welcome to Country
08.55 - 09.00Mihi
09.00 - 09.05Welcome from RANZCOG President
Nisha Khot
09.05 - 09.10Welcome from Project Group Co-Chairs
Stephanie Green and Chevaun Howard
09.10 - 10.50Training and Workforce
Chairs: Diana Ethell and Katrina Calvert


10.50 - 11.20Morning Tea
11.20 - 12.50Challenges in Regional Gynaecology
Chairs: Stephanie Green and Shital Julania


12.50 - 13.50Lunch
13.50 - 15.10Looking to the Future in Regional Health
Chair: Jared Watts



15.10-15.40
Afternoon Tea
15.40-17.00Navigating Complex Obstetrics and Patients
Chairs: Stephanie Green and Nisha Khot



17.00Close of Day One

Sunday 23 August

09.00 - 10.40Obstetrics Journey
Chair: Chevaun Howard


10.40 - 11.10Morning Tea
11.10 - 13.10Session Six


13.10 - 13.20Closing of Symposium
13.10 - 13.20Presentation of Awards
Nisha Khot
13.20 - 13.30Final Remarks
Stephanie Green and Chevaun Howard
13.30 - 14.30Networking Lunch
14.30Close of Day Two

CPD hours are currently being finalised

Please note that all session dates and times are subject to change at the discretion of the 2026 Regional Symposium Project Group.