Welcome to IGNITE 2023

We have the chance to take physiotherapy to new levels and ignite the future of the profession through innovation and collaboration. Barriers can be broken down and communities connected.

Physiotherapists can look to the future and commit to excellence and equality, for themselves and the profession. Challenges can be made and met, passions ignited for what is possible.

We can evolve and explore the possibilities and make sure that physiotherapy comes out better than ever before.

By igniting your imagination, great things can be achieved!

Program snapshot

01

Wednesday
4 October

  • Pre-conference workshops
  • Exhibition build and bump in

02

Thursday
5 October
  • Exhibition opens
  • Opening and keynote address
  • Breakout sessions: invited and abstracts
  • Welcome Reception

03

Friday
6 October
  • Group breakfasts
  • Exhibition
  • Keynote addresses
  • Breakout sessions: invited and abstracts
  • College graduation

04

Saturday
7 October
  • Exhibition
  • Keynote addresses
  • Breakout sessions: invited and abstracts
  • Closing plenary
  • Conference Dinner

SPEAKERS

Meet some of IGNITE’s keynote speakers. Stay tuned for new speaker announcements.

Trudy Rebbeck

Keynote Speaker, Australian College of Physiotherapists

    Kay Crossley

    Keynote Speaker, Sports and Exercise

      Jennifer Lohmus

      Keynote Speaker, Mini Keynote

        Ellie White

        Keynote Speaker, Mini Keynote

          Charli Sargent

          Keynote Speaker, Mini Keynote

            Adam Doyle

            Keynote Speaker, Mini Keynote

              Janine Mohamed

              Keynote Speaker, Plenary

                Joanne George

                Keynote Speaker, Paediatric

                  Yemi Penn

                  Keynote Speaker, PRF Pitchfest

                    Michel Coppieters

                    Keynote Speaker, Musculoskeletal

                      Sarah Fitzhenry

                      Keynote Speaker, Plenary

                        Ken Niere

                        Keynote Speaker, Advanced Practice

                          Selina Parry

                          Keynote Speaker, Cardiorespiratory

                            Sara Winter

                            Keynote Speaker, Mini Keynote

                              Nora Shields

                              Keynote Speaker, Disability

                                Cathie Sherrington

                                Keynote Speaker, Gerontology

                                  David Baxter

                                  Keynote Speaker, International

                                    Leon Straker

                                    Keynote Speaker, Occupational Health

                                      Robert Palisano

                                      Keynote Speaker, International

                                        Coralie English

                                        Keynote Speaker, Neurology

                                          Melissa Davidson

                                          Keynote Speaker, Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health

                                            Holly Ransom

                                            Keynote Speaker, Closing Plenary

                                              Jessica Stanhope

                                              Keynote Speaker, Mini Keynote

                                                Tasha Stanton

                                                Keynote Speaker, Sports and Exercise

                                                  Scott Willis

                                                  Keynote Speaker, Plenary

                                                    Linda McLean

                                                    Keynote Speaker, International

                                                      Donna Murray

                                                      Keynote Speaker, Plenary

                                                        Deirdre McGhee

                                                        Keynote Speaker, Cancer, Palliative Care and Lymphoedema

                                                          James McAuley

                                                          Keynote Speaker, Pain

                                                            Laura Finucane

                                                            Keynote Speaker, International

                                                              Nadine Foster

                                                              Keynote Speaker, Acupuncture and Dry Needling

                                                                Sam Manger

                                                                Keynote Speaker, Mental Health

                                                                  Anna Scheer

                                                                  Keynote Speaker, Aquatic

                                                                    Susan Whitney

                                                                    Keynote Speaker, International

                                                                      Dwayne Van Eerd

                                                                      Keynote Speaker, International

                                                                        Lester Jones

                                                                        Keynote Speaker, International

                                                                          David Putrino

                                                                          Keynote Speaker, International

                                                                            Daniel Harvie

                                                                            Keynote Speaker, Mini Keynote

                                                                              Amy Papinniemi

                                                                              Keynote Speaker, Plenary

                                                                                Phillip Hughes

                                                                                Keynote Speaker, Plenary

                                                                                  Kathryn Bowen

                                                                                  Keynote Speaker, Mini Keynote

                                                                                    Helen Seale

                                                                                    Keynote Speaker, Plenary

                                                                                      Gwendolen Jull

                                                                                      Keynote Speaker, Plenary

                                                                                        Liliana Laranjo

                                                                                        Keynote Speaker, Mini Keynote

                                                                                          Huong Ly Tong

                                                                                          Keynote Speaker, Mini Keynote

                                                                                            Gillian Webb, AM

                                                                                            Keynote Speaker, Mini Keynote

                                                                                              Stephanie Filbay

                                                                                              Keynote Speaker, Animal/Musculoskeletal

                                                                                                Gihan Perera

                                                                                                Keynote Speaker, Opening

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                                                                                                  Networking during the conference

                                                                                                  The conference provides many opportunities to network and catch up with colleagues and friends.
                                                                                                  Two highlights are the Welcome Reception and the Conference Dinner, a chance to dance the night away!

                                                                                                  SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS

                                                                                                  The APA is excited to invite you to partner with us in presenting IGNITE 2023 Australia’s pre-eminent physiotherapy conference. Learn more about how and why you should sponsor or exhibit at IGNITE 2023  below.

                                                                                                  Thanks to our sponsors

                                                                                                  Major Partner

                                                                                                  Gold Partner

                                                                                                  Gold Partner

                                                                                                  Silver Partner

                                                                                                  Bronze Sponsor

                                                                                                  APA Lounge and Coffee Cart Partner

                                                                                                  Conference App and Tech Partner

                                                                                                  Lunch Break Partner

                                                                                                  E-Poster Partner

                                                                                                  Plenary Sponsor

                                                                                                  Volunteer Sponsor

                                                                                                  Pitchfest Sponsor

                                                                                                  Workshop Sponsors

                                                                                                  Acupuncture and Dry Needling Group

                                                                                                  Sport and Exercise Group

                                                                                                  Business Group

                                                                                                  Business Group

                                                                                                  Breakfast Sponsors

                                                                                                  Cancer/Lymphoedema Group