FAQs

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General FAQs

When is the next Trans-Tasman Voluntary Assisted Dying Conference?
The next conference will be held on Monday 19 & Tuesday 20 October 2026. 

Where will VADCON26 be held?
The conference will be held at the Carson Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia.   

Who can attend the conference?
The conference is open to anyone aged 18+. VADCON brings together the full breadth of the VAD sector: clinicians, service leaders, policymakers, researchers, advocates and people with lived experience.

When will tickets go on sale?
Tickets are now on sale. Register here

When will the full program be released?
The draft program is available here (subject to change). The final program will be released soon.

Does this conference qualify for CPD?
Yes. Contact your professional body for more information.

For all other enquiries, please contact [email protected]

Abstracts FAQs

Abstract submissions have now closed. 

When will I find out if I have secured a speaking slot?
Submissions close on 19 April 2026. Your submissions will be reviewed in the weeks following and we will be in touch with you if you are successful.

If I am accepted to present, do I still need to buy a ticket?
Yes, conference registration is a condition of accepting the offer to present at VADCON26. All presenters must register and pay by 31 August 2026 to obtain the discounted Presenter rate.