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Date
4 - 6 June 2026
Location
InterContinental Sydney Double Bay33 Cross Street
Double Bay NSW 2028
Delivery
In-personWe eagerly invite you to attend the RANZCP Section of Perinatal and Infant Psychiatry 2026 Conference, to be held in Sydney, New South Wales, from 4-6 June.
The conference will be held across two days from Thursday 4 June to Saturday 6 June 2026 at the InterContinental Sydney Double Bay. The theme of the conference will be ‘Bridging Biology and Experience’. There will be updates across perinatal and infant psychiatry and women’s mental health, bringing in recent research and developments with expert panels of clinical expertise and contemporary practice.
Double Bay is known for its iconic Sydney Harbour view, tree-lined streets of charming heritage architecture and high-end boutiques and award-winning restaurants. You can also make the most of your visit by kayaking along the bay, taking in the sights on the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk or watching a show at the Sydney Opera House.
Conference program
The Organising Committee is currently curating a dynamic program which will be published online in the coming months.
Call for abstracts
Abstracts are now invited. If you wish to submit an abstract for consideration by the Organising Committee, you must also intend to register for the conference. Online submission is the only accepted method of abstract submission.
The deadline for abstract submission is Monday 2 March 2026.
Abstract submission key dates
Abstract submission closes: Monday 2 March 2026
Notification to authors: Tuesday 17 March 2026
Author acceptance of offer deadline: Wednesday 25 March 2026
How to submit your abstract
Abstract submission is a two-step process:
Step 1
Download the relevant abstract template [MS Word; 13.8 KB], save it to your desktop and complete it.
Step 2
Create an account via the abstract submission portal and upload your abstract
Please note:
- All abstracts must be prepared according to the guidelines provided. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned to the author and must be re-submitted immediately in the correct format to be considered for inclusion in the program.
- Abstract submission will close at 23:59 AEST on Monday 2 March 2026.
Abstract speaker registration
The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the conference. Similarly, no presenter fee is paid to successful participants.
All presenters must register for the conference in order for the presentation to be included in the program.
Further enquiries
For any enquiries regarding abstract submission please contact events@ranzcp.org
Terms & conditions
Cancellation policy
Delegate cancellation - change of mind
All requests for cancellation must be made in writing and sent to events@ranzcp.org.
Cancellations received before Wednesday 6 May 2026 will incur a $75.00 administration fee. No refunds will be issued after this date. However, an alternative delegate name may be submitted. All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to events@ranzcp.org.
Delegate cancellation - medical
The health and safety of conference attendees is our highest priority.
If, on medical grounds, you are unable to attend the conference, you must cancel your attendance in writing by email to events@ranzcp.org. A full refund will be provided.
The RANZCP reserves the right to decline your registration at their discretion and if so, a full refund will apply.
Conference cancellation
If we are required to make any changes or cancellations to our conference due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, terrorism, war, strikes or industrial action, fire, explosion, inevitable accident, breakdown of property, changes in law, or pandemics or global health crises, delegates will be notified by email and will be provided a full refund of their registration fee.
Health and safety
All participants at the conference will be required to comply with the Health and Safety Guidelines and protocols in place with the venue/s and the conference which will be aligned and compliant with all relevant Commonwealth and state government health advice at that time. By registering for this event, the RANZCP reserves the right to provide your contact details to authorities for the purposes of contact tracing and any other relevant government requirements. Details of any relevant protocols and requirements will be communicated to delegates who will be bound by these requirements.
Insurance
Conference participants are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. The RANZCP and the Organising Committee accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.
Privacy policy
The RANZCP will only collect personal information from individuals when it is reasonably necessary for the activities of the RANZCP, and all such collection will be subject to the RANZCP Privacy Policy and any other notifications.
