The RACS NT, WA & SA Tristate Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2026 held on 27 and 28 August reached new heights bringing together a record 220 delegates at Darwin Convention Centre, NT.

Convened by NT Plastics Fellow, Dr Ravi Mahajani, the conference centred around the theme ‘Outreach and Reaching Out’. 

Showcasing an outstanding array of speakers, the sessions explored the many facets of surgical outreach, connection and collaboration across professional and the wider community.

The 2026 Tristate ASM also achieved a record level of industry engagement, with 20 sponsors and partners supporting the event. This included:
• National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC): platinum partner 
• 15 event partners and exhibitors
• Charles Darwin University and Flinders University: educational partners
• Bartons: Travel Grant partner 
• NT Business Events: destination partner. 

Their support played an important role in delivering a vibrant and engaging meeting for delegates.

The conference opened with a welcome function held on the Speakers Green at Parliament House, providing delegates with the opportunity to connect and celebrate the beginning of the ASM against the backdrop of Darwin.

The two-day event featured an insightful and thought-provoking program of speakers, exploring a range of topics across rural and metropolitan healthcare, surgical leadership and the evolving landscape of surgery. 

The conference dinner at the historic Darwin Services Club was another highlight and featured an engaging presentation from guest speaker Associate Professor James Hooper, Medical Director of CareFlight NT. 

With its record attendance, exceptional speakers and outstanding support from event partners, the Tristate ASM 2026 brought to life the theme Outreach and Reaching Out in the heart of Darwin.

The next RACS WA, SA & NT Tristate ASM will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Perth, Western Australia, on 20 and 21 August 2027.