ACD ASM Pre-Arrival Information

We look forward to welcoming you to the Australasian College of Dermatologists Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 from 16 – 18 May in Melbourne, Australia.

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

 

VENUE

The ACD ASM will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006.

 

HOW TO GET TO THE MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

The MCEC is conveniently located next to the Tram stop and near the Southern Cross Train Station. This location provides quick and easy access by car, tram, train, bus or taxi.

Please click on the following link for further information: https://www.mcec.com.au/plan-your-visit.

All public transport (trains, trams, and buses) across Melbourne and Victoria is free until May 31, 2026.

 

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION DESK

The Registration Desk will be located on the Ground Floor of MCEC near the main entrance (on Convention Centre Place), Melbourne and will be open during the following times:

Friday, 15 May: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday, 16 May: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday, 17 May: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Monday, 18 May: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm

On arrival at the ASM, please collect your badge from the registration desk. Friendly staff will be on hand during opening hours to answer your questions and provide information about the ASM, venue and surrounds.

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.

 

SMARTPHONE APP

This App lets you plan your schedule, read the full program details including speaker biographies, 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: ACDASM58
3. Select “Click to Log in”.
4. Input your email that you used to register for the ASM and follow the prompts.
5. To edit your profile and public settings, click on your name on the home page.

 

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
• 13th 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 Brisbane, we are delighted to once again welcome practice managers to our ASM in Melbourne.

The details of the forum are per the below:

Date: Saturday 16 May & Sunday 17 May 2026
Location: MR 210

 

SOCIAL PROGRAM

Please take note of the following social activities:

Friday 15 May

Golf

As part of the ASM’s social program, golf will be available on the afternoon of Friday 15 May.

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

Venue: Kew Golf Club, 120 Belford Rd, Kew East VIC 3102
Tee off time: 12:00pm
Cost: $110 per person, including green fees, cart hire, burger, drink, and prizes.

A bus will depart MCEC at 10:30am and return delegates once the golf concludes.

 

Welcome Drinks

Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Aerial, 17 Dukes Walk, South Wharf VIC 3006
Cost: Included with registration

This year, the International Medical Graduates Mixer will be combined with the Welcome Drinks.

 

Sun Pharma Registrars Hosted Dinner

Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Venue: The Boat Builders Yard, 23 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
Dress: Casual
Cost: Included with registration

 

Saturday 16 May

Poster Viewing Wine & Cheese

Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Venue: Exhibition Hall Bays 21 & 22, MCEC
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: Showtime Events Centre, 61 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
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.

 

Practice Managers Dinner

Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Gradi Crown Melbourne, Ground Floor, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, VIC
Cost: Included in Practice Managers registration

 

Sunday 17 May

Senior & Retired Fellows Mixer

Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Venue: College Hub, Exhibition Hall Bays 21 & 22
Dress: Casual
Cost: Included with registration

 

The Conferring of Fellowship and Awards Ceremony and Reception

Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Plenary 1, MCEC
Dress: Academic Dress or lounge suit
Cost: Included in registration

 

Wi-Fi INTERNET

To access MCEC 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: UCB_PSO&HS
4. Enter the password: OnePen2026

 

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 15 May until the end of sessions on Monday 18 May.

This will be located in the Hospitality Suite 6 on First Floor above the Exhibition at the MCEC.

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.

 

HYDRATION 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 #ACDASM58 and #ACDASM2026 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.