Description
EMCORE Melbourne 2026
EMCORE Melbourne
18th – 20th February 2026
PLUS The NEW Cardiac Bootcamp 17th February
THE PROGRAM
Please note that the program is subject to change as we aim to give you more.
Day 1 Resuscitation / Airway
Cardiac Arrest: What Works
Dr Adam Michael
Paeds Cardiac Arrest Pearls
Dr Claire Wilkin-Marshall
Preventing Re-arrest
A/Prof Peter Kas
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: Update/Review
Prof Paul Middleton
Status Epilepticus
Dr Adam Michael
Paediatric Trauma Pearls/Pitfalls
Dr Claire Wilkin-Marshall
Trauma and Pregnancy Pearls
A/Prof Will Davies
Pericardiocentesis: challenges / pitfalls
Dr Avijit Barai
Trauma Resus: Evolving Approaches
TBC
Ethical Challenges in Geriatric Patient
Dr Pascal Gelperowicz
Tricks of the Blade
A/Prof Peter Kas
How to Win or Lose in Procedural Sedation
Dr Adam Michael
Day 2 Bread and Butter
Atrial Fibrillation Masterclass
Prof Peter Kistler
PE: Current Workup and Treatment
TBC
All Bleeding Stops Eventually
A/Prof Will Davies
PENG block: The new ED superhero
Dr Avijit Barai
AIRWAY WARS
Febrile Infant Update
Dr Claire Wilkin-Marshall
Vertigo and Dizziness in the ED
A/Prof Peter Kas
Ortho Pearls: Adult and Paeds
Panel
Tips and Tricks in the ED
Panel
Medicolegal: Bulletproof Notes
A/Prof Will Davies
Ventilation
Dr Adam Michael
3 Clinical Signs You Must Know
A/Prof Peter Kas
Day 3 Halo: High Acuity, Low Occurrence
Seizures, Spasms and Strokes in Kids
Dr Claire Wilkin-Marshall
Acute Aortic Syndrome
TBC
Blunt Cardiac Injury: ECGS don’t lie!
TBC
Anything Thunderclap can’t be good
A/Prof Peter Kas
You SCAD!
Dr Pascal Gelperowicz
Spinal Emergencies: Don’t miss these
Prof Paul Middleton
Stroke Mimics
TBC
The New Hypertension Guidelines
Dr John Katsoulis
SCAPE, Rattle and Roll
TBC
It’s all about the K
TBC
Haematological Emergencies
TBC
5 recent studies you must know
Panel
Your Speakers in Emergency Medicine. More to be announced
Actionable lessons, practical skills, future predictions, candid lessons of success and failure, and hilarious anecdotes from a hand-picked lineup including researches, educators, administrators, and all Emergency Experts.
He is the Head of Clinical Electrophysiology research at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and Head of Electrophysiology at The Alfred hospital. He has joint appointments as Professor of Medicine at the University of Melbourne and Monash University.
He currently works at Northern Health including as educational and information lead with the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department.
He likes to tackle difficult topics, focussing on human interactions, and lives in Melbourne with two teenagers, who, to date, remain sane and non-rebellious.
He is a Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, a member of the Australasian Society of ultrasound in medicine and an active member of the Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Group.
Committed to knowledge sharing, Dr Barai produces interactive video podcasts and hands on teaching sessions in collaboration with ultrasound specialists from across the globe. He believes that “the sky is the limit” when it comes to the potential of ultrasound in emergency medicine.
With multiple publications to his name, Dr Barai is both a researcher and a lifelong learner, continually seeking to expand the boundaries of ultrasound in clinical practice while inspiring others to do the same.
MORE SPEAKERS ADDED SOON
Venue
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. A landmark building with the original largest hotel atrium space in Australia. A short stroll to attractions, amazing restaurants and hotels and Melbournes hub. View Venue Map
Cardiac Bootcamp Pre-Conference Workshop 17th February
Please add separately when booking.
Day 1
Cardiac Resuscitation
Interactive Case Discussion
Adrenaline: Does it work?
Causes of Shock
Pressors
RV Spiral of Death
The ECG in 20 Seconds Approach
The Paediatric ECG
1000-1030 Break and ECG Quiz
Syncope
Sorting out not-so simple Chest Pain
“Damn the D-dimer!”
Too Fast
-SVT
-Afib/Flutter
-VT
-Bigeminy/Trigeminy
Too Slow
-Blocks
1230-1300 Break
Ischaemia
Subtle Ischaemic Changes You can’t miss
OMI/NOMI
STEMI Equivalents
Type II MI
The Pacemaker made easy
What Syndrome is this?
Papers you must know
Accommodation Options
Here is your link for discounted rooms at the Sofitel.
Please book early as the accommodationlink will expire when rooms are sold.
PLUS Airway Wars
Challenge the EMCORE Team and Each Other
Two teams enter for the battle to win the coveted
EMCORE AIRWAY ASHES CUP
DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START?......... GO FOR A 15 MINUTE WALK!
If you walk from the conference venue for just 15 minutes:
-in one direction you’ll be in the CBD, with shopping restaurants, theatres
-in another direction, you will be amongst the most amazing shops and restaurants in South Wharf
-in the other direction, you will in beautiful St Kilda Road and the National Gallery Victoria
TAKE A TOUR
Why not take a tour: a Yarra Cruise, a dinner cruise, a balloon flight see Luna Park and more.
GO TO THE THEATRE
Catch some great plays in Melbourne.
The Regent Theatre
The Princess Theatre
Her Majesty’s Theatre
The Comedy Theatre
GO SHOPPING
From Designer to malls and markets, there is somewhere for everybody to find something special.
Visit the Strand Arcade, The Block Arcade and Royal Arcade, for traditional tea and amazing shopping.
Go to Lygon St and taste the best Italian Food.
Go to China Town and Lucky Chans for better Yum Cha, than you can get in Hong Kong.
Visit ‘Stalactities’ in the city, where every celebrity goes to have a Greek Souvlaki.
The iconic Queen Victoria Market is just outside the CBD and is a must. Visit the American Doughnut Kitchen. Best hot jam doughnuts in the world!
PUBS AND RESTAURANTS
The restaurants in Melbourne are amongst the bst in the world. With so many choices check out this website for a selection.
You can’t get bored eating out in London.
Restaurants range from Michelin starred to the local tucked away café with cuisine that encompasses all cultures.
Browse through this list of best pubs in Melbourne to find something you must try.
There is so much more to do.
FAQs
Do I get a Certificate for Attending the Conference? Yes, within 2 weeks of conference completion, a certificate will be uploaded to emcore.com.au. You can login to the website, using the email you used to book, set or change your password and then download your certificate. We will not be emailing certificates.
Where will all notifications, tickets etc be sent before the conference? All notifications go to the email address used to register for the conference. Please be sure, to enter this correctly and ensure if someone else is booking for you, that they include your email address.
Are CPD points available for every College? If we have applied for CPD points, we will ensure to put this on the relevent webpage. With the self reporting and your certificate, you can apply for points with any College.
Is the Cardiac Bootcamp at the same venue as the EMCORE Conference? Yes.
Are meals provided during the conference? Yes. we have refreshments and meals at the breaks for you.
Will I get access to the recordings of the conference lectures? We do not always have recordings available. If there is a recording we will ususally make it available on the website for you to login and watch.
