EMERGENCY MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM
2026
Da Nang
Vietnam
April
13th – 15th 2026
3 days of
Amazing Education Great Location Grand Social Programme
#Programme 2026
We are delighted to showcase a wide range of emergency medicine topics for front-line clinicians, featuring our fantastic faculty of speakers.
Please note that the programme is subject to fine-tuning to ensure the best possible content and accommodate any unforeseen circumstances.
Approved for 18 ACEM CPD hours in 2025
2026 ACEM CPD approval is pending
Day One - 13th April 2026
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0730 – 0800 Registration |
| 0800 – 1030 | Workshop 1 |
| 1030 – 1100 | Morning Tea |
| 1100 – 1400 | Workshop 2 |
| 1400 – 1430 | Lunch – A buffet lunch will be served |
Workshops
Delegates can choose to attend two of the workshops below. Each workshop will have a maximum of 20 delegates to allow active participation.
Delegates can choose their workshop choices in March 2026, and we will endeavour to accommodate your preferences.
1. Obstetric Emergencies
Dr Srigala Nagarajan
- Management of Vaginal Delivery
- Postpartum Haemorrhage
- Shoulder Dystocia
2. Regional anaesthetic blocks
Dr Raj Kathirgamanathan
3. Paediatric Procedural Sedation
Dr Evan O’Neil and Dr Robert Miller
4. Hands-On AI for the Time-Poor Clinician
Dr Richard Haydon and Dr Rajan Kailainathan
- Hands-On / Interactive Component
- Practical Applications for Emergency Clinicians
- Automation in administrative workflows
Cocktail PartyLa Plage Upper Deck Sheraton Grand |
Day Two - 14th April 2026
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0730 – 0800 Registration |
In the Resus RoomChair: Dr Rajan Kailainathan |
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| 0800 – 0830 | When to Squeeze, When to Pour: Challenging the Fluid-First Mindset Dr Rajan Kailainathan |
| 0830 – 0900 | Puff Paradox in Pulmonary Embolism Dr Siva Sivasubramaniam |
| 0900 – 0930 | The Vent Whisperer: Turning Chaos into Control Dr Srigala Nagarajan |
| 0930 – 1000 | Tolerating “Low” Oxygen: Reframing the Fear Dr Raj Kathirgamanathan |
| 1000 – 1030 | Catecholaminergic Ventricular Polymorphic Tachycardia Syndrome Dr Jason Nebbs |
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1030 – 1130 Morning Tea |
Professional GrowthChair: Dr Srigala Nagarajan |
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| 1130 – 1200 | Influence as a Currency of Leadership: You don’t need a title to make an impact. Dr Simon Judkins |
| 1200 – 1230 | Listening to Learn: The Human Side of Adverse Events Dr Karen Quay |
| 1230 – 1300 | How to Survive When the Patient Dies A/Prof Emma Ku |
| 1300 – 1330 | Cultural Safety Insights: Indigenous Health Dr Lai Heng Fong |
| 1330 – 1400 |
Group Exercise – From Awareness to Action: Cracking Cultural Challenges in the ED
Moderator: Dr Lai Heng Fong |
A working lunch will be served at 13:00 during the panel discussion, with a table-style setup to encourage interactive conversations and engagement.
Gala Dinner✨ Get ready to be mesmerised by a vibrant |
Day Three - 16th April 2025
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0730 – 0800 Registration |
The Art and Science of PaediatricsChair: Dr Robert Miller |
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| 0800 – 0830 | Acute Communication Strategies with Families Dr Mark Corden |
| 0830 – 0900 | Paediatric Evidence Update Dr Karen Quay |
| 0900 – 0930 | Crying and Unsettled Infants Dr Danni Bao |
The Pain BalanceChair: Dr Jay Weeraratne |
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| 0930 – 1000 | Comfort in Chaos – Pain Management in ED Dr Hassan Zahoor |
| 1000 – 1030 | Pain and Dependence: Knowing When Enough Is Enough A/Prof Joe Rotella |
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1030 – 1130 Morning Tea |
Trauma Ready EDChair: Dr Siva Sivasubramaniam |
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| 1130 – 1200 | Traumatic Arrest Unplugged Dr Siva Sivasubramaniam |
| 1200 – 1230 | Chest Trauma Update Dr Danny Ben-Eli |
| 1230 – 1300 | Session to be announced |
| 1300 – 1400 |
From Research to ResusEvidence over Lunch Dr Rajan Kailainathan |
A working lunch will be served at 13:00 during the evidence update, with a table-style setup to encourage interactive conversations and engagement.