RACS NT, WA & SA Tristate Annual Scientific Meeting 2026

This year’s meeting offers participants a unique insight into the opportunities, limitations, experiences and landscapes of the Top End that both influence and shape our surgical practice. Our theme pays tribute to the legacy of rural surgical pioneers, the ingenuity demanded by remote practice, and the opportunities that arise from the very limitations inherent to frontier surgery.

The meeting provides a valuable opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues. Proceedings will commence with the welcome function at Darwin Parliament House on the Speakers Green on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. The two-day scientific program, which will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre, will provide insightful sessions that challenge conventional thinking and encourage meaningful reflection on contemporary surgical practice.

The central location offers easy access to the heart of the city and its surrounds, making it an ideal setting for professional engagement and collegial exchange. Darwin also offers unique cultural experiences to explore throughout the region during your stay, with the ASM concluding immediately before a weekend in the 2026 dry season - an ideal time to experience the region at its best.