Welcome

ARA 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
Gold Coast Convention + Exhibition Centre | Queensland
16-19 May 2026

We look forward to welcoming you to the Gold Coast for the ARA ASM to be held at the Gold Coast Convention + Exhibition Centre from 16-19 May 2026.  Our ASM is always a great way to come together to celebrate our collegiality and friendships and enjoy the high calibre of speakers on the program. 

Confirmed keynote speakers include Professor Georg Schett, Dr Jane Salmon, A/Prof Rebecca Sadun, Professor Mwdimi Ndosi and Professor Peter Ebeling.  We will also feature a range of Australasian experts speaking on a wide array of topics linking with the meeting. 

We look forward to seeing you in the Gold Coast next May.

Laurel Young, Lisa Cummins and Linda Bradbury
Co-Convenors, ARA 2026

Important Dates

November 2025 – Call for Abstracts and Registration opens

Sunday 8th February 2026 – Cut-off date for abstract submissions

Sunday 8th March 2026 – Cut-off date for grand round submissions

Mid-March/Early April 2026 – Confirmation of acceptance of abstracts and grand rounds

31st March 2026 – Early Bird Registration Cut-off Date

Let’s Get Social on BlueSky!

While the ARA won’t be actively posting from our BlueSky account (@austrheumatology.bsky.social) during the ASM, we encourage attendees who are sharing updates, photos, or reflections to tag us.