Gala Dinner guest speaker
Dr Fritz Heckler
2026 IAAN Annual Conference
2026 IAAN Annual Conference
Gold Coast/Tweed Heads Australia
10-12 September 2026
Dear Conference Delegates,
We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2026 Annual Conference in the beautiful, picturesque Gold Coast/Tweed Heads, Australia!
Whether you are joining us in person or virtually, we are excited to have you be a part of this enriching event.
At the conference, you will have access to a wealth of valuable information, including details about our esteemed speakers and recordings of all conference sessions. Be prepared to immerse yourself in a diverse range of applied neuroscience topics and engage with leading experts in the field.
We look forward to your participation and the opportunity to connect and learn together. See you at the 2026 Annual Conference in Gold Coast/Tweed Heads, Australia!
Warm regards,
International Association of Applied Neuroscience - IAAN
Keynote Speakers
Preconference Workshop - Thursday 10 September - Dr Olivia Lesslar
Conference Day 1 - Friday 11 September - Richard Hill
Conference Day 2 - Saturday 12 September - Dr Hailey O'Neill
Dr Olivia Lesslar MBBS,BIR
Renowned medical doctor and psychoneuroimmunology expert.
Pre-conference workshop speaker: two presentations – morning and afternoon.
Topics:
Neurobiotensegrity – A systems medicine framework for brain and mental health.
Muscle, Mitochondria and the mind: when the body writes cheques the brain can’t cash.
Richard Hill
Practicing psychotherapist in Sydney, Australia, a supervisor, author and lecturer worldwide.
He is the Managing Editor and Education Director for The Science of Psychotherapy online academy; the Science Director of CIPPS psychotherapy college in Salerno, Italy; and currently a doctoral candidate at Western Sydney University, in Australia.
Dr Haley O'Neill PhD
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Science, Bond University and Founder, Powerful Professional Woman.
Topic: Neuroscience of Metabolic Health: From Brain to Body
Dr. Hayley O'Neill is an internationally recognized expert in metabolism, obesity, and women's health. As Assistant Professor of Biomedical Science at Bond University, she bridges metabolism, nutrition and evidence-based weight management strategies.
Highlights for the 2026 Conference
A Sparkling Gala Dinner
Twin Towns Convention Centre
Friday 11th September - 6:30pm onwards
The Board would like to invite in person attendees of the conference (and their partners) to join us for a Gala Event after the AGM.
Dress to shine and enjoy an evening of celebration, connection and inspiration.
The Gala Dinner is included in your ticket price to the conference and is guaranteed to be a SPARKLING event. Our special guest speaker,
Dr Fritz Heckler, is an acclaimed psychologist whose academic journey through psychology, philosophy and linguistics at the University
of Graz has given him a unique window into the wonderfully complex world of the human mind.
Dr Heckler will share intriguing and occasionally amusing insights from psychiatry and thought-provoking reflections from
a man who believes self-awareness is important, but laughing at yourself is essential.
Partners: not attending the conference and wanted to be part of the Gala Dinner the cost is $75.
Book Your Tickets Now
Applicable to people who are not currently paid members of the IAAN.
Annual membership included with cost of tickets.
For people who are currently studying Applied Neuroscience.
Student identification required.
For paid members of the IAAN.
Names will be checked against membership status.
