Connect Virtual Care 2026 is a premier event dedicated to advancing digital health innovation, scheduled for 31 March to 1 April 2026 at the Swissotel Sydney. Organized by Informa Australia, this conference brings together three specialized conferences under one roof: the National Telehealth & Virtual Care Conference, the Hospital in the Home Conference, and the AI in Health Regulation, Policy and Standards Conference.
The event will cover a wide array of topics, including the funding and implementation of virtual care services, staff engagement strategies, interdisciplinary approaches, and the enhancement of virtual care delivery in rural areas. Additionally, it will delve into the legal, regulatory, and policy considerations for adopting AI and other emerging digital innovations in healthcare, aiming to balance technological advancement with appropriate safeguards.
Attendees can look forward to extensive networking opportunities, access to an exhibition space featuring the latest digital health solutions, and sessions led by notable speakers such as Dr. Angela Jackson, Commissioner at the Productivity Commission, and Dr. Shannon Nott, Executive General Manager at the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The event is designed for healthcare professionals, policymakers, technology innovators, and industry leaders seeking to stay informed on the latest trends and solutions in digital health, enhancing their ability to implement new insights within their organizations.
Speakers(40)
A/Prof Emily Kirkpatrick
Managing Director at EKology Group
Associate Professor Emily Kirkpatrick is the Managing Director of EKology Group, specializing in healthcare management and policy.
A/Prof Tam C. Nguyen
Director Research & Innovation at Monash Health
Associate Professor Tam C. Nguyen is the Director of Research & Innovation at Monash Health, leading research initiatives and innovation strategies.
Angela Smarrelli
Clinical & Programs Manager at GMHBA
Angela Smarrelli is the Clinical & Programs Manager at GMHBA, managing clinical programs.
Brian Long
Health Consumer Advocate & Advisor at NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation
Brian Long is a Health Consumer Advocate and Advisor at the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation, representing consumer perspectives in healthcare innovation.
Chrissie McInally
Telehealth Coordinator CNC at Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Chrissie McInally is the Telehealth Coordinator CNC at Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, coordinating telehealth services.
Deepak Biswal
Chief Executive Officer at Care Monitor
Deepak Biswal is the Chief Executive Officer at Care Monitor, leading the company's healthcare monitoring solutions.
Dr Angela Jackson
Commissioner at Productivity Commission
Dr. Angela Jackson is a Commissioner at the Productivity Commission, contributing to economic policy analysis and advice.
Dr Anton Van Der Vegt
Advanced QLD Industry Research Fellow & Affiliate of Centre for Health Services Research at University of Queensland
Dr. Anton Van Der Vegt is an Advanced Queensland Industry Research Fellow and Affiliate of the Centre for Health Services Research at the University of Queensland, focusing on health services research.
Dr Fiona Baker
Medical Clinical Lead- GEMHITH / GEMRHITH, Clinical Director of Integrated Care at Fraser Coast
Dr. Fiona Baker is the Medical Clinical Lead for GEMHITH / GEMRHITH and Clinical Director of Integrated Care at Fraser Coast, specializing in integrated care services.
Dr Fiona Hinchliffe
Executive Director Health Integration and Community Services at Mater
Dr. Fiona Hinchliffe is the Executive Director of Health Integration and Community Services at Mater, focusing on integrated health services.
Dr Hashim Periyalil
Senior Medical Advisor, Chronic Conditions and Screening Division at Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Dr. Hashim Periyalil is the Senior Medical Advisor in the Chronic Conditions and Screening Division at the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Dr Jacqui Irvine
Acting Director Hospital@Home, Senior Emergency Specialist at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Dr. Jacqui Irvine is the Acting Director of Hospital@Home and a Senior Emergency Specialist at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, focusing on emergency medicine and home hospital services.
Dr John Lambert
Chief Clinical Information Officer at Department of Health, Tasmania
Dr. John Lambert is the Chief Clinical Information Officer at the Department of Health in Tasmania, overseeing clinical information systems and digital health initiatives.
Dr Michael Bonning
Public Health Committee Chair at Australian Medical Association (AMA)
Dr. Michael Bonning serves as the Public Health Committee Chair at the Australian Medical Association, leading public health initiatives and policies.
Dr Neel Gobin
Regional Director of Medical Services at Hunter New England Local Health District (NSW)
Dr. Neel Gobin is the Regional Director of Medical Services at Hunter New England Local Health District in New South Wales, overseeing medical services.
Dr Paul Lane
Medical Director Safety Quality Innovation at Queensland Health
Dr. Paul Lane is the Medical Director of Safety Quality Innovation at Queensland Health, focusing on enhancing healthcare quality and safety.
Dr Robert Marshall
Chief Strategy Officer at St Vincent’s Health Australia
Dr. Robert Marshall is the Chief Strategy Officer at St Vincent’s Health Australia, leading strategic initiatives and transformations.
Dr Samantha Clune
Senior Research Fellow at Australian Institute for Primary Care & Ageing (AIPCA), La Trobe University
Dr. Samantha Clune is a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian Institute for Primary Care & Ageing at La Trobe University, conducting research in primary care and ageing.
Dr Sandra L J Johnson
Consultant Paediatrician & Clinical Academic at Child Development Paediatrics & University of Sydney
Dr. Sandra L J Johnson is a Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Academic at Child Development Paediatrics and the University of Sydney, specializing in child development.
Dr Shannon Nott
Executive General Manager – Health & Clinical Services and Chief Medical Officer at Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section)
Dr. Shannon Nott is the Executive General Manager of Health & Clinical Services and Chief Medical Officer at the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section), overseeing health services.
Dr Yagiz Alp Aksoy
Clinical Research Fellow – Biomedical AI Centre at Centenary Institute & Resident Doctor, Royal North Shore Hospital
Dr. Yagiz Alp Aksoy is a Clinical Research Fellow at the Biomedical AI Centre, Centenary Institute, and a Resident Doctor at Royal North Shore Hospital, specializing in biomedical AI research.
Elena Dicus
Executive Director Strategy at Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
Elena Dicus is the Executive Director of Strategy at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network, overseeing strategic planning and development.
India Read
Doctoral Researcher, Emerging Technologies Lab – Health Futures at Monash University
India Read is a Doctoral Researcher at the Emerging Technologies Lab – Health Futures at Monash University, studying emerging health technologies.
Judith Smith
Director Professional Development at The Australian College of Nursing & Chair, Telehealth Nursing and Midwifery Consortium
Judith Smith is the Director of Professional Development at The Australian College of Nursing and Chair of the Telehealth Nursing and Midwifery Consortium, focusing on professional development in telehealth.
Lisa Kalman
Advisory Committee Member, Australian Digital Health Standards Advisory Group and Senior Healthcare Programs Officer – Integration Lead at Heart Foundation
Lisa Kalman is an Advisory Committee Member of the Australian Digital Health Standards Advisory Group and serves as the Senior Healthcare Programs Officer – Integration Lead at the Heart Foundation.
Maria McLaughlin-Rolfe
Group General Manager at BlueCare Community Services, UnitingCare Queensland
Maria McLaughlin-Rolfe is the Group General Manager at BlueCare Community Services, UnitingCare Queensland, overseeing community services.
Matthias Langer
HITH Nurse Manager at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)
Matthias Langer is the HITH Nurse Manager at Western Sydney Local Health District, managing nursing services for Hospital in The Home.
Michael Tresillian
HITH/General Medicine at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Metro North Health
Michael Tresillian is involved in Hospital in The Home and General Medicine at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Metro North Health.
Nazli Seghar
Healthcare and Research Lead, APAC, Public Sector at Google Cloud
Nazli Seghar is the Healthcare and Research Lead for the APAC Public Sector at Google Cloud, focusing on cloud solutions for healthcare and research.
Owen Bradfield
Chief Medical Officer at Medical Indemnity Protection Society
Owen Bradfield is the Chief Medical Officer at the Medical Indemnity Protection Society, providing medical leadership and oversight.
Paul Tait PhD
Senior Program Manager – Research at SA Virtual Care Service
Dr. Paul Tait is the Senior Program Manager for Research at SA Virtual Care Service, managing research programs in virtual care.
Phil O’Sullivan
Partner at Allens
Phil O’Sullivan is a Partner at Allens, providing legal expertise in healthcare and regulatory matters.
Prof Ian Scott
Clinical Consultant in AI, Digital Health and Informatics Division at Metro South Digital Health
Professor Ian Scott serves as a Clinical Consultant in AI at Metro South Digital Health, contributing to advancements in digital health and informatics.
Prof Raelene Wilding
Professor of Sociology at La Trobe University
Professor Raelene Wilding is a Professor of Sociology at La Trobe University, specializing in sociological research.
Rachel Griffiths
Acting National Director, Policy and Accreditation at Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Rachel Griffiths serves as the Acting National Director of Policy and Accreditation at the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, overseeing policy development and accreditation processes.
Rachelle Foxton
Allied Health Manager, Hospital in The Home & Virtual Care Service at Northern Sydney Local Health District
Rachelle Foxton is the Allied Health Manager for Hospital in The Home & Virtual Care Service at Northern Sydney Local Health District, managing allied health services.
Rajni Nair
A/Clinical Senate Manager and Networks at Department of Health Queensland
Rajni Nair is the Acting Clinical Senate Manager and Networks at the Department of Health Queensland, managing clinical networks.
Ramak Salamat
Vice President at Staffbase APJ
Ramak Salamat is the Vice President at Staffbase APJ, specializing in employee communication platforms.
Rebecca Bateson
Senior Regulatory Policy Advisor at Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Rebecca Bateson is a Senior Regulatory Policy Advisor at the Therapeutic Goods Administration, focusing on policy development and regulatory frameworks in healthcare.
Tess van der Rijt
Chief Operating Officer at UnitingCare Hospitals
Tess van der Rijt is the Chief Operating Officer at UnitingCare Hospitals, overseeing hospital operations and management.
Event Details
- Date
- March 31 - April 1, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia
- Swissotel Sydney
- Pricing
- $1,495 - $2,695
- Audience
- Healthcare professionals, policymakers, technology innovators, industry leaders