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.

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

                            Kenyate Speaker, International

                              Coralie English

                              Keynote Speaker, Neurology

                                Melissa Davidson

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

                                  Amy Arundale

                                  Keynote Speaker, International

                                    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