COUNT DOWN TO PEDORTHIC CONFERENCE 2024!
Gait Cycle Tech
We are delighted to announce that the national Pedorthic Conference 2024 will be hosted at the Moonee Valley Racecourse, Moonee Ponds in Victoria, from 12–14 September 2024.
The Moonee Valley Racing Club has a proud and strong history of bringing people together, be it for a race meeting, a celebration, or a good cause.
Building on its 2023 success, the Pedorthic Association of Australia extends an invitation to experts in allied health to expand their knowledge of pedorthics and associated domains pertaining to the lower limb, shoes, and feet.
In the southern hemisphere, this conference is unparalleled in the field of pedorthics. With ‘Gait Cycle Tech’ as its theme, it aims to inspire all attendees to delve into the pedorthic perspectives on optimising movement. Additionally, it highlights the significant contributions of pedorthics to allied health, ultimately benefiting clients with foot health-related issues. This comes after a notable 20% increase in delegate attendance at last year’s conference.
The footwear industry is rapidly expanding and evolving, thanks to global suppliers, innovative products and technological advancements, and widespread availability. A significant part of our annual conference’s exhibition is dedicated to educating allied health professionals on the latest devices and essential technology in the field.
Please allow extra time in your travel schedule for Wednesday, 11th September, when we have our pre-conference event visiting last year’s Gold Sponsor Leffler.
Thursday’s pre-conference workshops are centered on falls and balance. Following that, there is the AGM for members and a welcome reception for all delegates in the evening.
We hope to see you at the Pedorthic Conference 2024: Gait Cycle Tech in Moonee Ponds!
Keynote Speaker
Prof Hylton Menz
Joining us as our distinguished keynote presenter is Professor Hylton Menz.
Professor Hylton Menz graduated with a Bachelor of Podiatry with first class Honours and the University Medal from La Trobe University in 1993 and completed his PhD in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of New South Wales in 2002.
He was continually funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (NHMRC) between 2003 and 2022 and has been awarded 5 NHMRC Project Grants. Professor Menz’s broad research disciplines are human movement, rehabilitation and rheumatology, with a particular focus on musculoskeletal foot problems in older people. His research extends from laboratory-based biomechanical studies through to analysis of epidemiological datasets and the conduct of clinical trials. Professor Menz has published 382 journal articles, 3 books and 19 book chapters, and his current research focuses on the epidemiology and management of foot osteoarthritis.
Keynote Speaker
Dr Sayed Ahmed
Dr Sayed Ahmed, PhD, is a foot healthcare professional, entrepreneur, researcher and accomplished leader in pedorthics and medical device innovation. He holds a PhD in Pedorthics from Southern Cross University, focusing on diabetic foot care and personalised footwear prescriptions.
Dr. Ahmed began his career with a Bachelor of Science and Technology in Footwear from the University of Dhaka and later earned an MBA in Management Information Systems. His professional journey includes significant roles as founder and CEO of Foot Balance Technology and OrthoGenix, where he developed innovative solutions for foot health challenges, particularly for individuals with diabetes. Dr. Ahmed has secured and managed notable grants, including the “National Industry PhD Program,” and collaborated extensively with Australian universities. His research, widely published, covers topics like footwear design for diabetic foot ulcers and AI-driven medical device prescriptions.
Dr. Ahmed is dedicated to advancing foot health through interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and innovative research in Pedorthics.
Wednesday 11 September
Pre-Conference Excursion
Join us to visit RMIT and Leffler
Thursday 12 September
Pre-Conference
Workshops
Exhibition Bump-In
PAA Annual General Meeting
Welcome Reception
Friday 13 September
Conference Day 1
Exhibition
Conference Sessions
Conference Dinner
Saturday 14 September
Conference Day 2
Exhibition
Conference Sessions
Exhibition Bump-Out
Gold Sponsor
