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AGES UGSA PFS 2026<\/h1>\n

AGES & UGSA Pelvic Floor Symposium 2026<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\nCrown Promenade, Melbourne
\n23 – 25 July 2026\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRegister Now!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tContact us\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

Welcome<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t

Dear Colleagues,<\/p>\n

On behalf of the Organising Committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural AGES & UGSA Combined Pelvic Floor Symposium, taking place from 23-25 July 2026 at Crown Promenade, Melbourne.<\/p>\n

This first-of-its-kind joint meeting brings together our two gynaecological societies with a shared vision to advance pelvic floor care through evidence, innovation, and collaboration. By combining expertise across gynaecological surgery, urogynaecology, obstetrics, and allied health, this symposium represents a significant milestone in bringing together our different paths in pelvic health for one purpose.<\/p>\n

The scientific program has been carefully curated to reflect both the breadth and depth of contemporary pelvic floor medicine. We are delighted to welcome International Keynote speakers Dr Alex Digesu who will explore frontiers in treatment of pelvic floor disorders and Prof. Katy Vincent in her specialty area of pelvic pain.<\/p>\n

Highlights include sessions on technology and the future of pelvic floor care as well as a robust debate about the holy grail of obstetric pelvic floor protection. We have worked hard to ensure interest across the conference with a combination of combined and focussed streams as well as expert panels and interactive sessions. Our pre-congress workshops are coming together with a range of experts in a number of fields – the difficulty is choosing which to attend!<\/p>\n

We hope this inaugural AGES & UGSA Combined Pelvic Floor Symposium sets a strong foundation for future collaboration, delivers an outstanding educational experience, and provides a collegial forum to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and strengthen professional networks. We warmly welcome you to Melbourne and look forward to sharing this landmark event with you.<\/p>\nA\/Prof Erin Nesbitt-Hawes & Dr Alexandra Mowat<\/em>
\nOn behalf of the Organising Committee\n\t

Conference Chairs<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\"ENH\"\n\t<\/figure>\n\tA\/Prof Erin Nesbitt-Hawes
\n<\/strong>AGES Board Member and Conference Co-Chair\n
\n\t\t\t\t\"AM\"\n\t<\/figure>\n\tDr Alexandra Mowat
\n<\/strong>Conference Co-Chair\n\t

Scientific Co-Chairs<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\"SK\"\n\t<\/figure>\n\t

Dr Supuni Kapurubandara<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\"LB\"\n\t<\/figure>\n\tDr Lucy Bates
\n<\/strong>UGSA Vice Chair\n\t

Conference Committee<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\"PN\"\n\t<\/figure>\n\tDr Payam Nikpoor
\n<\/strong>UGSA Board Member\n
\n\t\t\t\t\"Deb\n\t<\/figure>\n\t

Dr Debjyoti Karmakar<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

CPD Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t

The AGES UGSA PFS 2026 is an Approved RANZCOG O&G Meeting. Eligible Fellows of this college can claim 12 CPD Hours<\/strong> for full attendance.<\/p>\n

If the meeting is used for critical reflection and practice improvement, PR&CRM Points can be claimed by submitting a reflection worksheet to RANZCOG. Visit the RANZCOG Website for forms.<\/p>\n

All attendance certificates will be emailed a week following the conference. Attendees will have access to download their certificates via their Currinda profile.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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