The future of healthcare will depend on a skilled and connected workforce capable of turning health information into better decisions, safer care and stronger health services.
That workforce will come together at the HIMAA National Conference 2026 (HIMAA26), held at Hilton Sydney from 26–28 October 2026.
Across three days, health information managers, clinical coders, clinical documentation specialists, digital health professionals, healthcare leaders, educators and students will exchange ideas, share practical experiences and explore the capabilities needed for a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
As artificial intelligence, digital technologies and increasingly complex data environments transform the sector, professionals must be ready to take on new responsibilities while continuing to safeguard the accuracy, integrity and appropriate use of health information.
HIMAA26 will examine emerging workforce opportunities and challenges through sessions covering:
- digital transformation and emerging technologies
- health information governance and privacy
- health data quality and analytics
- clinical coding and documentation integrity
- workforce capability and sustainability
- changing roles and future career pathways.
Organisers say the conference is more than an educational event – it is an opportunity to build relationships across professional disciplines, learn from organisations leading innovation and strengthen the community responsible for Australia’s health information.
Experienced leaders can contribute their knowledge and challenge current thinking.
Early-career professionals and students can expand their networks, explore new career directions and learn from people working across the profession. Employers, educators and industry partners can connect around the shared challenge of building a sustainable workforce.
HIMAA says its annual conference is one of Australia’s leading gatherings for the health information management profession. In 2026, the conversation will focus on what comes next – and how the profession can prepare for it together.
Registrations close on 1 October 2026.
