PSAD 2026

PSAD 30th Annual Scientific Meeting, 17-19 February 2026. Geelong, Australia

Welcome to PSAD 2026!

Join us for an exciting event at Waurn Ponds Estate, Geelong - the 30th scientific meeting of the PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes (PSAD) Study Group and the first ever to be held outside Europe. At the PSAD, you'll connect with like-minded individuals passionate about the behavioural, psychological and social aspects of diabetes. PSAD 2026 is the perfect opportunity to network, present your work, learn from others, and explore the latest trends in the field. There will be the annual Anita Carlson keynote lecture, oral presentations of work in progress, completed work and demonstration of impact, as well as workshops, symposia, the PSAD Great Debate and much, much more. The all-important social program will enable you to get to know or reconnect with colleagues across the world. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and grow your professional network. See you there!

Important Timelines

Abstract submission deadline: 30th Sep 2025

Early Bird Registrations Open: 1st Sep 2025 Close: 30th Nov 2025

Late Registrations Open: 1st Dec 2025 Close: 31 Dec 2025

Conference Packages

PSAD Members

Early Bird: 250eur Standard: 300eur

Non PSAD Members

Early Bird: 350eur Standard: 400eur

If you would like to become a PSAD member follow this link: Membership - PsychoSocial Aspects of Diabetes Study Group

Click here for a link to the draft program.

All times are in AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

For information regarding entering Australia including visa requirements please click here.

Accommodation Options

Waurn Ponds Estate - there are limited accommodation options at the estate which will fill quickly. Bookings will be secured using a first come first served basis. Make sure to let them know that you are attending the meeting at the venue. Click here to book.

Discounts have been secured at the following options:

Rydges Geelong - (20 mins by car) - make sure to use the discount code 30PSADWEB.

Wyndham Resort Torquay - (30 mins by car) - you will need to email them at reservations.torquay@wyn.com and provide the reference PSAD2026.

Quest Geelong Central - (20 mins by car) - make sure to use the discount code PSADQGC26.

Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong - (20 mins by car) - you will need to email them at reservations.geelong@ihg.com and provide the discount code PSAD2026.

If you have any issues with bookings please email info@acbrd.org.au.

Accommodation options close to the Diabetes Victoria offices:

Melbourne Carlton Central Apartment Hotel (3 min walk)

The Best Western Plus Travel Inn (5 min walk)

How to get there

How to get to Diabetes Victoria Office:

Refer Google Maps.

How to get to Waurn Ponds Estate:

Refer Google Maps.

If you are attending the Community Engagement workshop on Tuesday 17/2/26 we can issue you with a Myki Public Transport Ticket and one of our team members will lead the way to the railway station. There will be a coach available for a strict 2 hour period to take delegates from the WP station to the estate.