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The 2025 ASCD Symposium

The Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists (ASCD) are delighted to invite you to the ASCD Symposium taking place 21-23 March 2025 at the Crown Conference Centre.

We look forward to warmly welcoming you to the ASCD Symposium.

Date

21 - 23 March 2025

Location

Crown Conference Centre Melbourne

ASCD Affiliates

ASCD Symposium 2024 Highlights

540

Attendees

66

Speakers

22

International Speakers

35

Sponsors & Exhibitors

2

Social Events

VENUE

Crown Conference Centre

The ASCD Symposium 2025 will take place at Crown Conference Centre

Address: Level 1, Crown Conference Centre 8 Whiteman Street Southbank VIC 3006

PROGRAM

Friday 21 March

ASCD Symposium Day 1
 9.00am – 5.00pm

Workshop 1 | Breaking Boundaries: Masterclass in dermatologic disease with aesthetic implications

Workshop 2 | Breaking Boundaries: Masterclass in regional rejuvenation

Workshop 3 | Masterclass on new fillers and injectable agents

Workshop 4 | Masterclass on technologies

Welcome Reception
 5.00pm – 7.00pm

Saturday 22 March

Allergan Sponsored Workshop
 Time: TBC

ASCD Symposium Day 2
 8.30am – 5.30pm

Galderma Sponsored Workshop
1.00pm – 2.00pm

Gala Dinner sponsored by Propaira
7.00pm – 11.00pm

Sunday 23 March

ASCD Symposium Day 3
 9.00am – 2.00pm

SPEAKERS

ACCOMMODATION

Crown Promenade

Adjacent to Crown Conference Centre, stylish, affordable and thoroughly modern, Melbourne’s Crown Promenade Hotel offers you a fresh perspective on how good a hotel can be. The hotel features spacious rooms with fantastic views overlooking Port Phillip Bay or the Melbourne CBD and Yarra River.

Standard Room – $305 per night

Crown Metropol

Adjacent to Crown Conference Centre, experience contemporary luxury in its purest form at Melbourne’s new Crown Metropol Hotel. Your senses will be heightened with the many special touches that make every stay both relaxing and memorable.

Luxe Room – $320 per night

Crown Towers

Beautifully located on the southern bank of the Yarra River, Crown Towers sets the benchmark for luxury hotels in Australia. The lavishly appointed hotel is directly linked to the Crown Promenade conference venue by airbridge or a short walk across Whiteman Street.

Deluxe Room – Thursday 20 March and Friday 21 March –  $415 per night

Deluxe Room – Saturday 22 March –  $565 per night

For cancellations of bookings less than 30 days prior to arrival or no shows, the below cancellation policy applies.

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.

REGISTRATION

Full Symposium Registration Rates

Registration Category
Early Registration (On or before 31 January 2025)
Late Registration (After 31 January 2025)
ASCD / ASAPS / ASDC / CPCA / ACNP/ NZSCM / ACAM Members
$1,590
$2,265
Non-Member Doctors
$1,840
$2,520
Registrars / Trainee Medical Officers / Nurses / Practice Staff
$925
$1,540

Two Day Symposium Registration Rates

Registration Category
Two Day Rate
ASCD / ASAPS / ASDC / CPCA / ACNP/ NZSCM / ACAM Members
$1,455
Non-Member Doctors
$1,660
Registrars / Trainee Medical Officers / Nurses / Practice Staff
$800

One Day Symposium Registration Rates

Registration Category
One Day Rate
ASCD / ASAPS / ASDC / CPCA / ACNP/ NZSCM / ACAM Members
$1,120
Non-Member Doctors
$1,330
Registrars / Trainee Medical Officers / Nurses / Practice Staff
$555

On Demand Registration Rates

Registration Category
On Demand Rate
ASCD / ASAPS / ASDC / CPCA / ACNP/ NZSCM / ACAM Members
$1,230
Non-Member Doctors
$1,565
Registrars / Trainee Medical Officers / Nurses / Practice Staff
$1,005

Full Conference registration fee for ASCD / ASAPS / CPCA / NZSCM / ACAM Members, Non-Member Doctors, Registrars, and Practice Staff includes lectures, official meeting documents, morning/afternoon tea, lunch and coffee breaks and admission to the Welcome Reception.

Accommodation, Gala Dinner Tickets, meals for partners and additional tickets for the social functions are not included in the registration fee.

Gala Dinner tickets and additional tickets can be purchased for the social functions through the registration portal.

Day registrations do not include tickets to social functions.

Registration cancellations received up to Friday 31 January 2025 will receive a full refund, less a $300.00 AUD administration fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after Friday 31 January 2025  – this includes cancellation of any paid workshops/events such as the Gala Dinner.

As an alternative to cancellation, registrations may be transferred to another person (for the same registration category) before Friday 31 January 2025 without receiving any extra cost penalty.

Credit card surcharges associated with your registration will not be refunded in the case of cancellation. 

In the instance that the 2025 ASCD Symposium physical event cannot proceed or a registered delegate can not attend due to unforeseen circumstances, all registrations will be transferred to on demand registrations. No administration fee will apply in such a case, and you will be refunded the difference in registration fees. You will be allocated the equivalent on demand registration based on the date you registered. 

Please carefully select the correct payment type noting if you are using a local Australian credit card or an International non-Australian credit card.

International credit cards attract a higher fee from the payment gateway, as such a higher surcharge is required. If the wrong payment type is selected you will be contacted to rectify the fees charged.

Please note the following credit card surcharges apply:

  • Mastercard / VISA – 1.75%
  • AMEX – 2.25% 
  • International cards – 4%

SOCIAL EVENTS

Welcome Reception

Date: Friday 21 March 2025

Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Venue: Crown Conference Centre

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

Date: Saturday 22 March 2025

Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm

Venue: Crown Aviary

Crown Towers Hotel Crown Melbourne,

Level 3/8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006

Dress: Formal

Sponsored by Propaira

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 $175. Additional tickets for guests can be purchased for $250 per ticket.

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

Thank you to our valued Sponsors and Exhibitors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Exhibitors

Coffee Cart

SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRES

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact The Production House Events at  for the sponsorship prospectus.

CPD POINTS

(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 provided 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.

(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.

FAQS

Yes all sessions will be recorded, however, some presentations will not be available post-event due to patient privacy. The vast majority will be made available post-event to all attendees.

You will have the opportunity to register for a sponsored breakfast workshop as part of the registration process.
Please note numbers are limited and the workshops are open to the delegates and media only.

The dress code for the Symposium and Welcome Reception is Business Casual. The dress code for the Gala Dinner is Formal.

Accommodation bookings can be made during the registration process at the discounted conference rate. Please contact ascd@tphe.com.au should you wish to make any changes to your accommodation booking.

Please do not contact the hotels directly as they do not have access to group booking details.

At the conclusion of the symposium, you will receive a digital copy of your certificate of attendance.

Important Dates

May 2024 – Notification to authors

May 2024 – Program release

CONTACT US

Please contact The Production House Events by email or by phone if you have any general enquires about this event.