Annual Meeting 2025
In an era of rapid scientific advancement and unprecedented information exchange, trust in health and medical science has never been more critical; it underpins every aspect of healthcare and research.
Join us in Canberra on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October for our 2025 Annual Meeting as we dissect the role of trust in health and medicine.
We will explore the position of health within the contemporary political landscape, and scrutinise strategies to protect public policy, combat misinformation, and strengthen confidence in health and medical expertise.
Held over two days, the program includes a gala dinner, the induction of the Academy’s new Fellows, celebration of our prestigious honorific award winners, and a diverse scientific program. We hope to see you there.
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Welcome Reception
Guests arriving in Canberra on the Tuesday afternoon are invited to join an informal welcome reception in Members’ Dining Room 3 at Old Parliament House from 4pm – 6pm. Please indicate your interest in attending during registration.
Mentorship Workshop
Associate Members and their mentors are invited to the complimentary Mentorship Workshop on Tuesday 28 October 2025. Join us to connect with fellow mentees and learn from a wide range of speakers on theme of ‘Growing as a research leader’. Separate registration is essential – more information on the workshop is available here.
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Tea and coffee served on arrival.
Induction of 2025 AAHMS Fellows
Official program begin at 7pm – 10.30pm.
Details about Gala Dinner below.
Gala Dinner
This year’s gala dinner will be held at The Marion, Barrine Drive, Regatta Point on Wednesday 29 October 2025 from 6:00pm – 10:30pm. Registration is essential.
Fellows, Associate Members and special guests are invited to join us for the gala dinner, which celebrates our new Fellows and honorific award recipients.
Join us from 6:00pm for drinks on the deck, before dinner commences at 7:00pm sharp.
Please note the dress code is cocktail attire.
Thursday 30 October 2025 - Day 2
Details to be announced.
Open only to Fellows and Associate Members. Online streaming available for those unable to join in person.
Shuttle bus to airport available.
About the venue
Old Parliament House
The meeting takes place at Old Parliament House, which was at the centre of Australian democracy during its formative years. Significant events, protests, meetings and decisions in Australia’s history unfolded within the walls and grounds of Old Parliament House.
Briefly destined for demolition, today Old Parliament House is valued not just for the events that took place in it, but for its architecture and design. This is the building in which democracy matured in Australia. It was here that the nation was shaped.
The Academy wishes to acknowledge the Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri peoples, who are the Traditional Custodians of the region in which Old Parliament House is located. We feel honoured to be able to host our Annual Meeting on their land.
Accommodation
There are several accommodation options available close-by to both the meeting venue and the gala dinner venue. We will continue to update this page with discounted options available for our guests.
- QT Hotel Canberra is offering a special rate using the promo code QTCONF. It is located approximately 10 minutes by car from Old Parliament House.
Contact
This website will continue to be updated in the lead up to the Annual Meeting – you can refer to it at any time. For more information, please contact [email protected] or call (07) 3102 7219.