Welcome to the ACHD Symposium Byron Bay, Australia

This international scientific meeting will focus on adult congenital heart disease and be a dedicated forum for sharing clinical advances and showcasing regional and international research developments to assist in care of this growing population. The program will incorporate discussion of complex cases and challenging diagnoses and will include a focus on quality and outcomes in ACHD.

The ACHD Symposium program will be of interest to cardiologists working in adult congenital disease. The program includes interesting sessions for cardiac surgeons, senior nursing colleagues, congenital heart anaesthetists, intensivists and those in allied health, looking to upskill in and engage with this challenging and evolving area of practice.

Our meeting is be hosted in an inspiring and reinvigorating setting, the beautiful Byron Bay. Chosen to bring participants together and foster collegial interaction and collaboration. Close to air transport links, fabulous beaches and a foodie haven. Why not take the opportunity to start or finish your stay with some to recreational adventures in this beautiful part of Australia.

We are pleased to introduce the Organising Committee:

A/Prof Rachael Cordina (Convenor)
Cardiologist, Royal Prince Alfred, Sydney

Dr William Wilson (Convenor)
Cardiologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital

Dr David Baker
Staff Specialist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney

Cheryl Dickson
Senior Nurse, Westmead Hospital, Sydney

Dr Tim Hornung
Paediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiologist, Starship and Auckland City Hospitals

Dr Clare O’Donnell
Paediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiologist, Starship and Auckland City Hospitals

A/Prof Dominica Zentner
Associate Professor, The University of Melbourne