Sports and Cardiac Arrest Australia 2025 Symposium

Mantra, Lorne | 7 - 9 March 2025



We're excited to announce the 2nd International Sports and Cardiac Arrest Australia Symposium, taking place at the stunning Mantra Lorne in Victoria from Friday, March 7th to Sunday, March 9th, 2025.

This three-day symposium is a must-attend for medical professionals and groups interested in sudden cardiac arrest and sports cardiology. Join us for an enriching experience focused on best practices, the latest evidence, and collaborative networks to enhance cardiology care in our communities.

Attendees will be treated to presentations from leaders in the world of cardiac arrest, sports cardiology and sports science. Among a host of national leading speakers we have the following highlights:  Professor Eloi Marijon is an electrophysiologist from the European Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris who heads the Lancet Commission to reduce the global burden of sudden cardiac death as well as author of the 2022 European guidelines on the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Professor Michael Papadakis is a cardiologist at St George's, University of London and President of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology. Rob de Castella AO,MBE is an Australian sporting legend and Australian marathon record holder (2:07:51) who has directed his skills and passion to running the Indigenous Marathon Foundation that harnesses lessons from sport to create tomorrow’s leaders.

Set against the backdrop of Lorne's breathtaking coastal scenery, this symposium offers a perfect blend of professional development and leisure. Explore the vibrant coastal community, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Great Ocean Road. Extend your stay and make the most of the long weekend.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with international and local experts, expand your knowledge, and enjoy the beauty of Lorne. We look forward to welcoming you in 2025 for an unforgettable experience!

David Lloyd
CEO National Heart Foundation
Professor Andre La Gerche
Chair, Scientific Program Committee

Towards an Australia free of heart disease



Heart Foundation

For over 60 years, the Heart Foundation has been the trusted peak body working to improve heart disease prevention, detection and support for all Australians. 

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Mantra Lorne

The only beachfront property in Lorne, Mantra Lorne offers accommodation in one of Australia's most sought-after destinations, the Great Ocean Road. Built around the oldest guesthouse in Victoria, Mantra Lorne is now a part of the rich history of Lorne and the surrounding region.

Nearby:

  • Great Ocean Road
  • The 12 Apostles
  • Waterfalls: Erskine Falls, Phantom Falls, Sheoak Falls
  • Vineyards: Blakes Estate, Dinny Goonan Family Estate, Gosling Creek

Mountjoy Parade
Lorne
VIC 3232

Destination

Contact 

Conference Organisers: The Conference Company

Email: scaa@theconferencecompany.com

Telephone (within Aus): 1800 193 405
Telephone (Int.): +64 9 360 1240

Acknowledgement of Country
The Symposium acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which SCA Australia 2025 will take place, the Wadawurrung People, and Gulidjan and Gadubanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to Elders of all First Nations communities.