
The 2021 Annual ASCD Symposium
🗓 6-8 August 2021
📍 Crown Conference Centre Melbourne
The Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists (ASCD) are delighted to invite you to the ASCD Symposium.
Highlights include:
- International Keynote Speakers
- Plenary sessions
- The Science of Beauty
- Technology and our profession – are we dumbing down?
- Complications Management
- Controversies
- The Business of Aesthetic Medicine
- What’s Hot?
- Panel Discussions, game shows and other learning experiences
- The best of what we have seen, heard and read in the last 12 months
- Trade Interaction with Companies Presenting the Latest in Devices and Cosmeceuticals

VENUE
Crown Conference Centre
Level 1, Crown Conference Centre
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006
In the centre of Melbourne’s bustling waterfront hub is the Crown Conference Centre. Adjoined to a mini city of shopping, dining and entertainment on the banks of the Yarra River, the Crown Entertainment Complex takes up two whole city blocks.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Cancellation Policy
Less than 30 days – One night’s accommodation charged per room cancelled to the applicable credit card.
No Shows – One night’s accommodation charged per room to the applicable credit card.
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
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CPD POINTS

(ASCD) Dermatologists:
CPD points will apply for this Symposium for Dermatologists

(RACGP) General Practitioners (GP’s)
General Practitioners attending the ASCD Symposium will be responsible for self reporting directly to RACGP for CPD points to be allocated.

(ACNP) Nurses & Nurse Practitioners
For every hour of active learning, relevant to your current practice, you can log 1 hour of CPD as per the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery board.
It is incumbent upon the attendee to record details of the courses they attend and provide evidence of relevance and participation. A certificate of attendance will be provide at the conclusion of the symposium.
Nurse practitioners require the standard 20 hours, plus 10 hours relating to their advanced practice, e.g. prescribing.
Nurse Practitioners attending and actively participating in the full ASCD Symposium could achieve up to 20 hours towards their annual CPD requirement.

(ASDC) Dermal Therapists:
The ASCD Symposium is recognised as a CPD opportunity for all ASDC members and they are highly encouraged to attend to demonstrate their industry engagement and professional development.
Currently there is not a specific allocated number of CPD points for different level events. Members are required to attend at least 3 industry or ASDC events over the course of a year.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Welcome Reception
Crown Conference Centre
Date: Friday 6 August 2021
Time: 6.00 – 7.30pm
Dress: Smart Casual
Join us for the ASCD welcome drinks where we will welcome delegates from around the country whilst enjoying Australian wines and delicious food.
This event is included in full symposium registrations. Tickets for guests or those with day passes can be purchased for $95 per ticket.
Gala Dinner
Myer Mural Hall
Date: Saturday 7 August 2021
Time: 7.00 – 11.00pm
Dress: Formal
The Gala Dinner will be the social highlight of the ASCD Symposium, and will be held at one of Melbourne’s most beautiful venues. It’s a perfect opportunity to unwind after a day of information gathering. Enjoy great Melbourne food, network with your peers and be entertained!
Gala Dinner Tickets will be an additional cost of $150. Additional tickets for guests can be purchased for $200 per ticket.