MWIA Western Pacific Regional Conference 2027 | Melbourne
2027-10-22 - 2027-10-24
Save The Date
The MWIA Western Pacific Regional Conference 2027 is set to be a bold, energising gathering of medical women and allies from across the region—where ideas spark, connections deepen, and the future of healthcare is actively reimagined.
Hosted in Melbourne, this is more than a conference; it’s a dynamic space for inspiration, leadership, and collective momentum, bringing together passionate clinicians, innovators, and advocates to tackle the challenges shaping our profession.
Expect thought-provoking conversations, powerful storytelling, and a sense of shared purpose as we champion equity, elevate women’s voices, and build a healthcare system that is smarter, fairer, and more human.

Event Details
Date: 22 – 24 October 2027
Location: Melbourne
More Information: Conference website

Dr Madhura Naidu, MBBS, BMedSc (Hons.) (she/her)
Vice President | Australian Federation of Medical Women
Dr Madhura Naidu, AFMW Vice PresidentDr Madhura Naidu is an Intensive Care Registrar and trainee with the College of Intensive Care Medicine with over a decade of multidisciplinary clinical experience spanning ICU, anaesthesia, surgery and palliative care. She brings a comprehensive clinical skillset and a systems-based perspective to critical care, grounded in evidence-based, compassionate and patient-centred practice.
She is particularly passionate about the strategic integration of AI and digital health in medicine as tools to streamline workflows, empower clinicians, and improve patient outcomes in real-world settings.
Beyond the bedside, Madhura is an intersectional feminist and long-time advocate for gender equity and clinician wellbeing. She currently serves as Vice-President of the Australian Federation of Medical Women (AFMW) — the only national organisation exclusively representing the women and non-binary medical workforce — following a three-year tenure as President of the Victorian Medical Women’s Society.
A lifelong learner, Madhura is driven by adaptability, innovation, and building efficient, future-focused solutions across clinical, organisational and digital health settings.
