AADPA’s 7th Annual ADHD Conference was held in Brisbane and online from 27 – 28 July 2024, with additional workshops held on Friday, 26 July.
The two-day conference with the theme “Collaborative Care: The Future of ADHD”, offered attendees the opportunity to learn the latest in ADHD research, education, and treatment options from leading experts in the field of ADHD including international keynote speakers, Professor Emily Simonoff, Associate Professor Renata Schoeman and Professor Ian Wong, and network with a diverse inter-disciplinary group of like-minded peers.
The conference was held in a hybrid fashion with in-person attendance at The Westin Brisbane and virtual attendance through the CVENT Virtual Attendee Hub.
Professor Emily Simonoff
Intersections of Neurodevelopment: The Science and Clinical Management of Co-Occurring Autism and ADHD
Emily Simonoff is a Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, where she is also head of the Department and Director of the King’s Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People. She is a UK National Institute of Health Research Senior Investigator and academic lead for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Clinical Academic Group at the South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust.
Assoc. Prof. Renata Schoeman
Bridging The Gap: Triumphs and Trials in ADHD Care in Underprivileged Communities
Renata Schoeman (MBChB, MSocSc, MMed, FC Psych, PhD, MBA) is Assoc. Professor: Leadership and Head of the Healthcare Leadership MBA specialization stream at the University of Stellenbosch Business School, Cape Town, and a virtual faculty member of the University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development Program. Co-founder and Director of Goldilocks And The Bear, Renata has been in full-time private practice as a general Psychiatrist for more than 15 years with special interests in disorders affecting attention, concentration, learning and memory, such as ADHD.
Professor Ian Wong
Application of Healthcare Big Data in the Evaluation of ADHD Medications and Real-Life Health Outcomes
Ian Wong is Head of the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at the University of Hong Kong. He holds the Lo Shiu Kwan Kan Ling Endowed Professorship in Pharmacy and was a top 1% scholar in pharmacology and pharmacy research from 2015 to 2023. Prof. Wong has led many research programmes on ADHD in the UK, Europe, and Hong Kong and was a member of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guideline development group on ADHD. Ian has over 600 publications in prominent journals, including Nature portfolio journals, JAMA Network Journals, The Lancet family journals, and BMJ journals.
Professional Workshops
Following the success of last year’s Workshop Program, we were pleased to offer a series of four new half-day workshops, each designed to provide invaluable insights, practical knowledge, and actionable strategies that will undoubtedly enhance participants’ awareness.
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Prescriber Manual: Mastering ADHD Medication Prescriptions
Led by Kate Tognarini, Dr Roger Paterson and Prof. Dave Coghill, this comprehensive half-day workshop, tailored for pharmacists and professionals involved in prescribing ADHD medications, will cover the latest updates, best practices, and ethical considerations in ADHD medication management from the ADHD Prescribing Manual.
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
From Scattered to Shining. Insights into ADHD Coaching
Coaches are collaborative by virtue of their training and form a valuable part of any treatment team, often liaising and advocating with schools and workplaces. Led by Dr Michele Toner, OAM, This workshop will provide an overview of the ADHD coaching process, and how it differs from therapy and other allied health practices. Case studies will be included and specific coaching niches will also be highlighted.
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Psychologists’ Roles in ADHD Management
Psychologists can have diverse roles in ADHD management. Led by Dr Sarah Medland, This workshop will explore the distinctions between various titles, providing clarity on their abilities to diagnose, treat, and manage ADHD under current guidelines.
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Practically Speaking: GP Training
Led by Dr Sarahn Lovett, this workshop is specifically curated for healthcare professionals seeking comprehensive education on ADHD. The latest resources, evidence-based practices, and practical tools to enhance your ability to diagnose, treat, and manage ADHD in a healthcare setting.
Dedicated Networking Events
The conference offers the opportunity to extend your professional network and engage with some of the most influential academics and clinicians working in the field of ADHD. We’re delighted to once again host the Friday Forum Panel & Panel Drinks and the Conference Reception on Saturday evening.
Friday Forum Panel: Changing Trends in ADHD
Date: Friday, 26 July
Time: 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Join us for a special guest panel with leading experts for an informative Q&A session hosted by Prof. Dave Coghill. Our guest panel will cover topics such as medication shortages, trends, latest news and insights from around the world followed by networking and pre-conference drinks.
Saturday Night Reception
Date: Saturday, 27 July
Time: 5:45pm – 7:45pm
This key social event of the conference program is held on the first evening of the Conference and guarantees the opportunity to engage with delegates for a memorable evening of networking in a stunning location.
Sponsorship & Contact Information
AADPA welcomes brand partners who support its mission of improving lifetime outcomes for individuals with ADHD and their families, to share new products, programs and services that advance ADHD awareness, education and evidence-based clinical care by partnering with us at the 7th Annual Conference.
Conference Organising Committee
Prof. Sarah Medland, Conference Co-convenor
Prof. James Scott, Conference Co-convenor
Dr Sarahn Lovett, Committee Member
Kate Tognarini, Committee Member
Prof. Mark Bellgrove, Sponsorships
Michele Warbrooke, Admin Support
Event Managed by MERS Events
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Thanks to our conference partners
