ATTENDEE INFORMATION

This is your go-to resource for all attendee info! Find details on transportation, local attractions, excursions, conference registration, and accommodations. You’ll also find important venue information, recommended dress code guidelines, and event policies to help you prepare for an exceptional conference experience. Stay informed - save this page for future updates!

Venue & Hotel Information

We highly encourage anyone considering attending the conference to book accommodations now! There is a sporting event happening at the same time as the IADMS conference in Melbourne. Reserve accommodations with flexible cancelation policies.  

The Mecure Melbourne Southbank Hotel is sold out. Please consider other hotel options.

Venue Layout & Travel Time: The conference presentations are spread across a few buildings within the Victorian College of the Arts, all within a few minutes' walk of one another. See map below. To accommodate the transition between these spaces, generous buffer time has been built into the daily program so everyone can navigate the campus comfortably at their own pace.

Activities Around Melbourne

River Cruise

Enjoy a scenic river cruise along the Yarra with Melbourne River Cruises. Attendees receive a 20% discount using code IADMS20.

  • Valid for: All Sightseeing Cruises & Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant 
  • Validity: 1st September 2026 – 30th September 2026 
  • How to Book: Visit www.melbcruises.com.au and apply the code at the checkout in the box that states: Do you have a promo code?

Travel Information

Getting to Melbourne, Australia

✈️ By Air
Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), the city’s major international and domestic airport. It offers direct international flights from many global hubs, as well as frequent domestic connections from Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, and other major cities.

  • International travelers: Please ensure you review Australia’s visa and entry requirements early.
  • Domestic travelers: Multiple airlines operate high-frequency services into Melbourne, making it easily accessible from within Australia.

🚆 By Train (Within Australia)

Melbourne is connected to several major Australian cities by long-distance rail services.

  • Sydney → Melbourne: An overnight XPT service is available.
  • Adelaide → Melbourne: Regional train connections operate via Overland services on select days.
  • Regional Victoria: V/Line trains connect many Victorian towns directly to Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station.

Rail travel in Australia can be scenic but may take significantly longer than flying; advance booking is recommended.

🚌 Local Transportation in Melbourne

Melbourne offers a wide range of reliable public transport options:

  • 🚋 Trams: Extensive coverage throughout the city; the Free Tram Zone operates in the CBD.
  • 🚇 Trains: Connect the CBD with outer suburbs through a large metropolitan network.
  • 🚌 Buses: Serve areas not covered by train or tram routes.
  • 💳 Myki Card: Required for most services (not needed in the Free Tram Zone). Available at stations, retailers, and airport kiosks.
  • 🚖 Rideshare & Taxis: Easily accessible city-wide for point-to-point travel.

Visa Requirements

All international attendees traveling to Australia must hold a valid passport and obtain the correct visa or travel authorization before departing. Entry options vary by citizenship, so please check the specific requirements for your passport country before applying.

  • Check Your Country's Requirements: Depending on your citizenship, you may need an Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601), an eVisitor (subclass 651), or a standard Visitor Visa.
  • Applying for an ETA (Subclass 601):
    • App Requirement: All ETA-eligible passport holders must apply using the official Australian ETA App (available on iOS and Android).
    • Application Process: The app requires a mobile device with Near Field Communication (NFC) to scan your passport data page, read the ePassport chip, and capture a live photo.
    • Cost & Stay: The ETA allows stays of up to 3 months per visit over a 12-month period. There is a AUD $20 service fee to submit through the app.
  • Apply Early: While many ETA decisions are returned immediately, some applications require extra processing time. We strongly recommend completing your application well before finalizing travel plans.

For complete visa options and official guidance, visit the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or view the Electronic Travel Authority details.

Registration

Registration is now open. Early bird registration will close July 24. 

Conference Program

Conference program can be seen here. 

IADMS reserves the right, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, to make changes to the conference program, including but not limited to: Program Agenda, Faculty, Platform. 

CME/CEU Information

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and The International Association for Dance Medicine & Science. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Professions in scope for this activity are listed below.

Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163

Physicians

Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 27.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Athletic Trainers

Amedco is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 27.00 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

Physical Therapists/Physiotherapists & Other Allied Healthcare Professionals

To receive the certificate of completion and number of CEUs, allied healthcare professionals are responsible for completing the post-conference survey from our accrediting provider, Amedco, LLC. Attendees must submit all required documents to their respective agencies for various CEU credits.

International CME Accreditation

The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for 27.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. ACCME / AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ carry reciprocity with EACCME member countries and most international licensing bodies for physicians, with some exceptions. Physicians should check with their country/board for eligibility.

The UEMS-EACCME and the AMA has a signed agreement of mutual recognition of CME credits between Europe and USA for live and e-learning activities. A list of active collaborations can be found here:

European Collaborations: https://eaccme.uems.eu/collaborations-european

All Others: https://eaccme.uems.eu/international-collaborations

The EACCME® has signed agreements with the following countries: Austria, Armenia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latin America (See below), Lombardia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

CONFEMEL (Confederación médica latinoiberoamericana y del caribe) is the organization that represents and is made up of all the titular medical institutions with national representation, the founding institutions and the adherents of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean within the scope of the agreement between UEMS-EACCME® , CONFEMEL and CGCOM-SEAFORMEC will be divided byregions for the operation of CONFEMEL, being the same: Andean Region: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela; Central American and Caribbean Region: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Panama and Puerto Rico, among others; South Region: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. The EACCME® shall grant ECMEC® credits to National events taking place in Latin America and organised by Latin American providers part of or belonging to CONFEMEL. The applications related to National events shall be submitted through the SEAFORMEC/SMPAC platform for accreditation according to the agreement entered into between UEMS-EACCME® and CGCOM.