AHDC Connect is a free pre-conference event designed to foster collaboration between researchers, designers, consultants and healthcare professionals. It features two parts: a lunchtime presentation session and an interactive research workshop, offering opportunities to share ideas and spark new partnerships in healthcare design research. 

Presented in collaboration with Adelaide University and AHDC Research Sub-committee.

Presentation Lunch (12:30 – 14:00): 

Invited speakers from research centres, architectural practices, and health services will share insights into current projects, highlighting practice–research partnerships and collaborative potential. 

Please arrive at 12.15 for a 12:30 start. Light lunch provided. Speakers to be announced soon. 

Research Workshop (14:00 – 15:30): 

A facilitated session encouraging interdisciplinary exchange and the development of new research ideas. Participants will reflect on shared challenges and explore opportunities for future collaboration. 

Registration: 

Tickets are free, but registration is essential for each session. Please cancel your registration if you can no longer attend. 

Ticket Types:

• Full Event: this includes the Presentations, Lunch, and Workshop. 
• Lunch only: this includes Presentations and Lunch only. Attendees can head out to afternoon site visits at 14:00. (Separate tickets required)
• Online: this includes a dial-in link for those who can’t attend in person. This will include a facilitated online version of the workshop. 

Event Hosts:

This event is generously hosted by Adelaide University. The Bradley Forum is a dynamic event space located on North Terrace in the Biomed Precinct and in the heart of Adelaide City. AHDC thanks the UniSA Creative team who have help to create this event. 

Speakers:

• Dr Sarah McGann, Professor and Head of the School of Architecture and Built Environment at Deakin University in Melbourne.
• Dr Rebecca McLaughlan, Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney.
• Marnie Blackburn, AHFG Program Manager at the Australasian Health Infrastructure Alliance (AHIA), based in Sydney.
• Leanne Guy, Principal and Health Sector Leader at Hassell, based in Melbourne.
• Dr Lyrian Daniel, Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of South Australia.
• Dr Fanke Peng, Associate Professor and Deputy Director of the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments, University of South Australia.
• Dr Jacqueline Baker, Head of Research at COX Architecture in Melbourne.
• Lisa Hunt, Interior Designer and Director at SPH Architecture and Interiors, based in Perth, and
• Dr YE Ng, Architect and Researcher based in Brisbane.