Events for FASD Researchers
Explore upcoming conferences, symposia, and academic gatherings relevant to researchers focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE).
APSAD 2025
Date: Sunday 9 – Wednesday 12 November 2025
Location: International Convention Centre Sydney, Gadigal, Australia
The APSAD Conference is more than just a few days of learning – it’s a launchpad for lifelong connections, meaningful collaboration, and lasting change in your work and the wider sector.
No matter your role – clinician, peer worker, researcher, community leader, or policy advocate – the APSAD Conference brings together professionals from across the alcohol and other drugs, comorbidity, and gambling sectors.
As Australasia’s premier AOD conference, this is where the sector comes together to grow, share, and lead.
GP25
Date: Friday 14 – Sunday 16 November 2025
Location: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hosted by RACGP, as the largest national conference dedicated to general practice, GP25 provides an essential platform for learning and professional growth, as well as plenty of opportunities to connect with your peers, industry leaders and healthcare professionals across the country. Across three days, attendees will come together to engage with GP leaders and researchers, uncover innovative concepts, and gain practical, hands-on knowledge tailored to the unique needs of GPs. Plus, explore our optional, hands-on pre-conference workshops on Thursday 13 November.
10th International Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Date: Friday 17 – Monday 20 April 2026
Location: Seattle, WA, United States of America
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) affect an estimated 1 in 20 people, yet the needs of adolescents and adults are still too often overlooked. This conference is your chance to change that.
Hosted by FASD United, join global leaders, families, and professionals uniting to turn research into action — reducing stigma, improving systems, and transforming lives.
Calls for abstracts are now open. Submit your abstract by 16 November 2025, to be part of a movement shaping the global future of FASD.
Conference EUFASD8
Date: Saturday 13 – Tuesday 16 September 2026
Location: Amiens, France
The EUFASD8 conference is the 8th European Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). This event is organised by the European FASD Alliance in collaboration with the French association Vivre Avec Le SAF.
The conference aims to bring together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and individuals living with FASD to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and explore solutions related to FASD. It will feature a range of sessions, including scientific presentations, workshops, and discussions on clinical practices, prevention strategies, and support systems for those impacted by FASD.
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