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APAC 2025 is Coming to Perth!

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We are pleased to announce the Autism Association of Western Australia is hosting the Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2025 in Perth, Western Australia on behalf of the Australian Advisory Board on Autism.

Taking place at Crown Perth between the 13th – 15th of November 2025, we look forward to welcoming an international audience that brings together educators, medical professionals, researchers, allied health professionals, policy makers, NGOs, public sector professionals, Autistic people and families, to an exciting three-day conference.

The theme of APAC 2025 is – Creating and Inspiring the Future Together.

This theme will focus on fostering understanding, promoting research, improving education, driving innovation, creating opportunities and working collaboratively with Autistic people and their families to inspire the change we want to see.

APAC 2025 brings the world together with four eminent Keynote Speakers from across the globe. The Conference promises an exciting and stimulating program with insight into best practice and current cutting-edge research that will inform and inspire attendees.

Read on to find out more about the APAC 2025 themes, speakers, key dates and more.


Conference Themes

APAC 2025 will bring together researchers, practitioners, educators, physicians, policymakers, Autistic people and their families to present research and best practice approaches in the field of Autism.

Conference Themes:
More information about each of these themes can be found on the APAC website. 

Explore Conference Themes

 

Keynote Speakers

APAC 2025 will feature an impressive and diverse line-up of Keynote Speakers from across the globe who will be speaking on thought-provoking topics related to our principal conference themes.

Between them, our internationally recognised Keynote Speakers combine a wealth of knowledge and lived experience and are considered to be among the elite in the field of Autism. Accolades include Fellowships; founding research projects; sitting on Boards; publishing articles, guidelines and books; and receiving royal recognition in the form of a CBE for services to the study of Autism. 

Keynote Speakers for APAC 2025 are:

  • Professor David Amaral
  • Professor Francesca Happé
  • Professor Stephen Shore
  • Professor Matthew Siegel

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full bios of all the Keynote Speakers can be read on the APAC 2025 website. 

Read Speaker Bios


Registrations Open! 

Early Bird registrations are now open.

An Early Bird ticket not only includes access to the full program, sessions and workshops, it also admits entry to our exclusive Gala Dinner! This will be a fantastic opportunity to unwind, network with fellow attendees, and celebrate the achievements of the Autistic community. APAC Autism Awards will also be announced during the Gala Dinner.

Take advantage of this rate and save up to $300 AUD on a full conference pass. 

Group registrations are available at this rate and can be accessed here
 
 
 
 

Submit an Abstract!  

Abstract submissions for the upcoming Asia Pacific Autism Conference are now open.

This is your opportunity to showcase your work and experiences in the field of Autism and be part of the APAC 2025 Program welcoming an international audience.

Abstracts can be submitted on any of the following themes:

•    Children, Adolescents and Education
•    Adults, Quality of Life, Employment and Community Living
•    Individual, Family and Community Leadership
•    Health, Wellbeing and Complex Needs

Submit your abstract using the button below or head to the website to learn more, including key dates and to read the submission guidelines. 

 


Join the APAC Choir

There is an exciting opportunity for Autistic individuals of all ages to perform at the 2025 Asia Pacific Autism Conference, hosted at Crown Perth.
In collaboration with the Diverse Minds Choir, we are seeking people who want to join the choir and perform at the Conference’s Opening Ceremony in front of an international audience.
  • loves singing
  • wants to meet new people
  • is keen to perform in front of an international audience.

If you, or someone you work know, might be interested in joining the APAC choir, express your interest below.

Submit an Expression of Interest Today

 

 

Stay Connected with APAC 2025

The official Asia Pacific Autism Conference 2025 website is now live and can be viewed here.The event website is continuously updated with the latest program announcements, news, and important updates leading up to the event, and will serve as the primary source for all event-related information, keeping you informed every step of the way.

Visit APAC 2025 website

APAC 2025 also has its own social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram, as well as an event on LinkedIn. We encourage you to connect with these accounts to stay up to date on the latest APAC announcements, including release dates for tickets and special offers.

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