Welcome reception

Friday 28 August 2026

Time: 5.30 - 6.30 pm

Tickets: Inclusive with full registration, additional tickets $70

Trade Exhibition - Pan Pacific Perth, Grand River Ballroom/Foyer 3

Join us for the Conference Welcome Reception, held in the Conference Trade Exhibition following the close of Friday’s conference sessions.

Enjoy a warm Perth welcome as you reconnect with colleagues and make new connections with hand therapists from across Australia and around the world. Relax and unwind while exploring the exhibition and enjoying a delicious selection of canapés and refreshments.

Early Career Therapists Social Night

Friday 28 August 2026

Time: Directly after the Welcome Reception at 6.30 pm - meet in the foyer of the Pan Pacific Perth Hotel

Venue: Public House Kitchen and Bar

Join us for a relaxed and fun evening following the Welcome Reception.

This is a great opportunity for early career therapists to connect, unwind, and build new friendships in a casual setting.

Whether you're keen to network, share experiences, or simply enjoy a good chat with peers, we’d love to see you there! 

First drink purchased by AHTA

Conference dinner

Saturday 29 August 2026

Time: 7.00 - 11.00 pm

Tickets: Inclusive with full registration, additional tickets $137

Venue: Golden Ballroom, Pan Pacific Perth

Dress: Cocktail with a Thermoplastic Twist. Dress in your favourite cocktail attire and accessorise with a thermoplastic-inspired creation. From bold statement pieces to subtle handcrafted details, let your imagination shine as we celebrate the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship that define hand therapy through our theme, Thermoplastic Couture: Sculpting the Future. The conference committee encourage you to use any hand therapy scrap materials.

Thermoplastic Couture: Sculpting the Future celebrates the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship at the heart of hand therapy. Blending clinical expertise with imaginative design, this theme highlights how hand therapy materials can be transformed into functional works of art while shaping the future of patient care and rehabilitation.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Conference Dinner, where you'll enjoy a true taste of Perth. Savour a delicious menu showcasing the region's finest local produce, complemented by exceptional Australian wines.

Catch up with colleagues, celebrate the profession, and enjoy a night of great food, conversation, and entertainment. After dinner, a DJ will keep the energy high and the dance floor buzzing.

Indicate your attendance at the social functions via the online conference registration form.