Short Stay Hospitals Forum 2026
Join the only forum where hospital operators, surgeons, insurers, investors, and policymakers unite to shape the future of short stay healthcare
3-4 August 2026 | Crown Promenade Melbourne
The premier event for short stay models and day hospitals in Australia.
Australia’s healthcare system is at a pivotal juncture. With rising costs, an aging population, and increasing demand for efficient, high-quality care, short stay and day hospitals represent a transformative opportunity.
From visionary healthcare operators to pioneering surgeons, from clever funders and savvy investors to forward-thinking policymakers – this is where the brightest minds in healthcare converge to explore the game changing opportunities with short stay hospitals.
Why This Year’s Forum Is Unmissable
- Unparalleled Networking: Make lasting and impactful connections with hospital operators, surgeons, insurers, and investors
- Success Stories & Cautionary Tales: Learn from real-world case studies that could make or break your next project.
- Interactive Deep Dives: Engage in thought-provoking discussions that go beyond surface-level presentations.
- Gain Cutting-Edge Insights: Discover the latest trends in day surgery and short stay models and how they are transforming patient care and operational efficiency.
- Explore Investment Opportunities: Discover the growing market for short stay hospital facilities
- Global Perspectives: Gain insights from international leaders in short stay healthcare models
Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare innovation in Australia. The Short Stay Hospitals Forum is your gateway to the future of efficient, patient-centered care.
Testimonials
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT TO EXPECT
1 Day of networking with a highly targeted group of stakeholders
Meet and network with every stakeholder in the room. Have a productive conversation with senior leaders and cultivate meaningful connections via the dedicated networking breaks.
Executive Insights & Market Experts
This is a unique opportunity to learn from the leaders on what they are doing, how they are doing it and why. Ask questions which inform your own decision making, grasp what other stakeholders are thinking and take actionable learnings back to your organisation.
On-Demand recordings & BONUS video content
Need to re-watch a presentation from the event? Interested in seeing more our specialised healthcare content?
ConnectMe App
- Searchable attendee list
- Access the agenda
- Pre-book meetings
- Live chat with attendees
- Engage in Q&A
Networking Drinks
Sometimes the best conversations aren’t the ones about business in a boardroom… they’re the chats over a glass of wine about your mutual appreciation of Succession.
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
EXHIBITORS
SPEAKER INTERVIEW 1
SPEAKER INTERVIEW 2
INSIGHTS
Making short stay hospital care work in practice
A co-designed, “shared stakeholder value model” could be key to making short stay hospital programs a success, according to healthcare funding expert Sharon Naidoo of Bupa...
What can Australia learn from US ambulatory surgery centres?
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have existed in the USA for more than fifty years, with around 6000 Medicare-certified centres now open throughout the country...
Healthcare CEO dispels the myths surrounding ERAS
ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) was first introduced as a model of care in the late 1990s, and is increasingly earning the support of clinicians in a range...
Overcoming barriers to short stay joint replacement programs
Short stay joint replacement programs are increasingly being talked about in healthcare, as forecasts for the surgery blow out to unsustainable levels...
WHEN & WHERE
03 - 04 Aug 2026
Crown Promenade Melbourne
8 Whiteman St,
Southbank VIC 3006