IPE Colloquium™ 2026 registration now open - Educating for respectful and inclusive conversations

Registrations are now open for the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) 2026 IPE Colloquium™ - a one‑day symposium designed for education and training providers, policy makers and students to advance how we educate and assess the next generation of health professionals.

Returning with the theme “Empowering voices: Educating health professionals for respectful and inclusive conversations,” this year’s Colloquium will showcase practical, evidence‑informed approaches that strengthen communication with patients and within interprofessional teams - and directly support improvements in standards, accreditation, and assessment across the sector.

'APC hosts the IPE Colloquium to provide a platform for greater conversation and cross‑disciplinary dialogue about issues that we, as regulators, can influence through standards and accreditation,' says APC Chief Executive Officer, Bronwyn Clark.

'This year’s theme recognises that inclusive communication is a core capability for safe, person‑centred care. Our education and assessment systems must equip graduates to do this consistently and confidently,' Ms Clark stated.

Why attend?

• Explore practical approaches to building student capability and confidence to communicate inclusively across abilities, identities, cultures, and experiences.
• Learn about accessible, trust‑building communication strategies grounded in lived‑experience insights.
• Engage in cross‑disciplinary dialogue with leaders shaping regulation, accreditation, and policy.

“This topic goes to the heart of education and training. Let’s equip future professionals the skills and confidence to communicate inclusively across abilities, identities, cultures, and experiences," expressed Ms Clark.

The Colloquium is designed for:

• Clinical educators
• Practice educators and preceptors
• Technical and simulation educators
• Policy makers and regulatory leaders
• Education providers across universities and training organisations

Register for Early Bird

Event details:

• Event: IPE Colloquium™ 2026 — Empowering voices: Educating health professionals for respectful and inclusive conversations
• Date: Tuesday 5 May 2026
• Format: One‑day, cross‑disciplinary conference with keynotes, case discussions, and interactive sessions
• Location: Hotel Realm, Canberra, ACT
• Registrations: Now open
• Early‑bird period: available until 31 March 2026