ACD ASM Pre-Arrival Information

We look forward to welcoming you to the Australasian College of Dermatologists Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 from 31 May to 2 June in Brisbane, Australia.

Make the most of your ASM experience by reviewing the pre-arrival information below.

 

VENUE

The ACD ASM will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101.

 

HOW TO GET TO THE BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

The BCEC is conveniently located next to South Brisbane train station. This location provides quick and easy access by car, train, bus or taxi.

Please click on the following link for further information: https://bcec.com.au/visit/.

 

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK

The Registration Desk will be located in the Main Entrance Foyer on Ground Level of the BCEC (on the corner of Merivale St and Glenelg St) and will be open during the following times:

Friday, 30 May: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 31 May: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday, 1 June: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Monday, 2 June: 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

On arrival, you will be able to print your name badge during the times listed above, using your QR code that will be emailed to you prior to your arrival onsite. Friendly staff will be on hand during the opening hours to answer your questions and provide information about the Meeting, venue, and surroundings.

Delegates are required to wear their name badge at all times. Uniformed security will be in position at the doors of the exhibition area. Delegates without a name badge will not be able to access the exhibition area.

The lanyards have been sourced from a First Nations supplier with support from Johnson & Johnson, who have generously sponsored this initiative. In keeping with the spirit of the artwork, no sponsor logos will appear on the lanyards, just the art and the message it carries.

 

SMARTPHONE APP

This app lets you plan your schedule, read the full program details including speaker bios, evaluate each presentation and posters and discover more about our partners and exhibitors.

Delegates will access this App via downloading the eConference.io app using the below instructions:

1. Search and download the eConference.io app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Enter the Conference Code “ACDASM57“.
3. Select “Click to Log in”.
4. Input your email that you used to register for the ASM and click “Email Me Magic Link”.
5. Navigate to your email inbox and login into the app.
6. Edit your profile and public settings.

 

ASM PROGRAM

Please visit the website for program details: https://acdasm.com.au/program/.

 

ON-DEMAND CONTENT

Recordings of the ASM sessions will be made available two weeks after the ASM concludes and an email to the platform link will be sent out.  The on-demand content will be available for one year.

The following sessions will be available on demand.

• The full scientific program
• 12th Annual Patch Test Training Day (will only be available to those who are registered)
• ADNA sessions (for those who have an ADNA registration)

 

PRACTICE MANAGERS FORUM

Building on the momentum of our most recent meeting in Perth, we are delighted to once again welcome practice managers to our ASM in Brisbane.

The details of the forum are per the below:

Date: Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June 2025
Location: P6 & P7

 

SOCIAL PROGRAM

Please take note of the following social activities:

Friday 30 May

Welcome Reception
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Venue: Plaza Level Foyer, BCEC
Cost: Included with registration

New Fellows & Registrar Dinner
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Venue: Soleil Pool Bar, Podium Level, Rydges South Bank, 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane
Dress: Casual
Cost: Included with registration

International Medical Graduates Mixer
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Venue: Mezzanine Level Foyer, BCEC
Dress: Casual
Cost: Included with registration

 

Saturday 31 May

Poster Viewing Wine & Cheese
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Venue: Exhibition Hall 3, BCEC
Cost: Included with registration

Join us for some light refreshments and view the posters displayed in the Exhibition Hall. This is your chance to chat to the authors who will be standing by their poster.

College Party
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Venue: Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary St, Brisbane City
Cost: $25 for full delegate registrations with the following registration types – ACD Associates, ACD Fellows, ACD Honorary Members, ACD Retired Associate and Fellow Members, ACD Registrars in Training Program, non-member Other Health Professionals & non-member other Medical Professionals. For all other registration types and guests, the fee is: $165. $60 for Practice Manager registrations. Please book via the main registration form.

 

Sunday 1 June 

The Conferring of Fellowship and Awards
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Great Hall 1/2, BCEC
Dress: Academic Dress or lounge suit
Cost: Included in registration

Senior & Retired Fellows Mixer
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Soleil Pool Bar, Podium Level, Rydges South Bank, 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane
Dress: Casual
Cost: Included with registration

Golf
As part of the ASM’s social program, golf will be available on the afternoon of Monday 2 June 2025.

If you would like to register your interest in this, please email acdasm@thinkbusinessevents.com.au.

Venue: Minnippi Golf, Minnippi Boulevard, Cannon Hill
Tee off time: 12:48pm
Cost: $100 per person, including green fees, cart hire, burger, drink, and prizes.

A minibus will depart BCEC at 11:45am and return delegates once the golf concludes at 6:00pm.

 

Wi-Fi INTERNET

To access BCEC wireless internet, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Ensure your wireless-enabled device is turned on and you have enabled the wireless switch/button.
2. Open your wireless connection list.
3. Select Wi-Fi network: wifiTYKet
4. Enter the password: TYK2-ACD
    

 

FIRST TIMERS

First time attending? We’ve got a smile for you!

 

If this is your first time at the conference, be sure to collect a smiley sticker from the registration desk. It’s a fun way to help others spot and welcome our first-time delegates—so don’t be shy, wear it with pride!

 

PARENTS AND CARERS ROOM

The College will be providing a designated space for attendees bringing babies and infants to the ASM. This private space will be available from Friday 30 May until the end of sessions on Monday 2 June.

Parents or carers joining us onsite who are not registrants will be invited to collect a Day Pass from the Registration Desk; this will give them access to the ASM space. Please email the Conference Office if you require a Day Pass for this reason.

For more information regarding the Parents and Carers room see here.

 

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Did you tell us about your dietary requirement? If you are unable to select appropriate food from the catering buffets, please notify the catering floor staff and they will direct you to the Special Diets Buffet in the exhibition hall. Please note that the dishes on the main buffet will be labelled with standard gluten-free and vegetarian.

 

WATER STATIONS

Meetings can create large amounts of waste however, by offering water stations instead of plastic bottled water, we can reduce landfill waste, save energy, and enjoy the most sustainable option for our environment. College is providing water stations in the Exhibition Hall to assist delegates in filling their reusable water bottles. We encourage all delegates to bring their own water bottles to use throughout the ASM. To see other ways the College is making an effort to facilitate environmentally sustainable practices, view here.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

The committee invite you to use social media to promote the meeting and have dialogue with fellow colleagues in the industry. If you haven’t already, follow us on twitter at @DermatologyACD and use the hashtag #ACDASM2025 for all meeting related tweets.

 

INDUSTRY EXHIBITORS

The ASM would not be possible without the support and investment of the sponsors and exhibitors. Please take the time to visit the industry exhibitors who will showcase their goods and services in the exhibition hall from Saturday – Monday.