Regional Anesthesia Conference - NYSORA
Including Interactive Live Demonstrations Featuring QUADRA™

Regional Anesthesia Conference

Two days focused on regional anesthesia, ultrasound anatomy, block selection, procedural planning, and perioperative analgesia – a practical regional anesthesia training program built around real clinical decisions.

Review high-yield upper-extremity, truncal, hip, knee, foot, and ankle techniques, see QUADRA™ live demonstrations, and work through practical decisions on which block to choose, when, and why.

May 15-16, 2027
Sydney, Australia
Location
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
Sydney, Australia
Dates
May 15–16, 2027
Format
Two-day, in-person regional anesthesia conference
Clinical Focus
Regional anesthesia, perioperative analgesia, joint innervation, denervation, and ultrasound-guided technique
CME
Application submitted to UEMS EACCME®
Language
English
Why NYSORA

Why This Conference Is
Different

The program connects current anesthesia evidence with procedural decisions, ultrasound interpretation, perioperative management, and live clinical demonstration.

QUADRA™ Integrated Throughout the Program

See anatomy, real-time ultrasound, probe movement, and local-anesthetic spread presented together during live demonstrations.

Block Selection, Not Technique Alone

Compare approaches for the same surgical region and understand when one block may be preferable to another.

Upper and Lower Extremity in One Program

Move from shoulder and brachial plexus techniques to hip, knee, foot, and ankle pathways across two focused days.

Truncal and Fascial-Plane Blocks

Review PECS, serratus anterior plane, TAP, and quadratus lumborum approaches and how they fit different surgical indications.

Joint Innervation and Denervation

Connect joint anatomy with surgical analgesia and chronic pain pathways, including radiofrequency and cryoneurolysis.

Real-World Clinical Decision-Making

Case discussions and clinical algorithms focus on block selection, common mistakes, troubleshooting, safety, and procedural efficiency.

Why Attend Sydney 2027?

The program focuses on the clinical questions that arise before, during, and after a regional anesthesia procedure.

Sessions address questions such as:

  • Which block best matches the surgery and analgesic goal?
  • When should supraclavicular or infraclavicular approaches be selected?
  • Which shoulder strategies can reduce phrenic nerve involvement?
  • How do femoral, fascia iliaca, and PENG approaches differ for hip procedures?

What You Should Take Back to Practice

  • A clearer framework for matching the block to the procedure
  • Better recognition of relevant sonoanatomy
  • Practical strategies for diaphragm-sparing shoulder analgesia
  • More deliberate selection of hip and knee approaches
  • A structured approach to truncal and fascial-plane blocks
Why Attend Sydney 2027?
Conference Overview

What Is Included in Your Registration

Registration includes access to the complete two-day scientific and practical program.

  • Expert-led regional anesthesia teaching
  • QUADRA™ anatomy and ultrasound sessions
  • Live procedural demonstrations
  • Upper-extremity, lower-extremity, and truncal modules
  • Clinical decision-making and block-selection sessions
  • Joint innervation and denervation teaching
  • Case-based discussion and audience Q&A
  • Conference materials and session resources
  • Refreshment breaks
  • Certificate of attendance
  • CME documentation, once accreditation is confirmed
  • Three months of complimentary access to the NYSORA Nerve Blocks App
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QUADRA™ at Sydney

QUADRA™ allows attendees to see how anatomy, ultrasound imaging, probe movement, and procedural planning relate during the same demonstration.

Selected sessions connect:

  • 3D anatomy
  • Real-time ultrasound
  • Probe positioning and scanning technique
  • NYSORA RUA™ animations showing expected local-anesthetic spread
  • Block selection and procedural planning

Featured QUADRA™ sessions:

  • Interscalene and diaphragm-sparing shoulder approaches
  • Supraclavicular and infraclavicular blocks
  • Axillary and distal forearm blocks
  • PECS and serratus anterior plane blocks
  • TAP and quadratus lumborum blocks
  • Femoral, fascia iliaca, and PENG blocks
  • Adductor canal and femoral triangle approaches
  • Foot and ankle techniques
QUADRA™ at Sydney

Morning Session

09:30 - 12:45

Welcome & QUADRA™ Introduction
How to Get The Most Out of This Course
QUADRA™: Integrating Anatomy, Ultrasound, and Technique
Translating Skills Into Daily Practice
QUADRA™ Module 1: Shoulder & Proximal Upper Extremity
Interscalene Block: When and How
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies
Superior Trunk, Suprascapular & Axillary Nerve Blocks
Live QUADRA™ Demonstration: Anatomy → Ultrasound → Procedure
Coffee Break
QUADRA™ Module 2: Clavicle to Hand High-Yield Techniques
Cervical Plexus & Clavicle Analgesia Strategies
Supraclavicular vs. Infraclavicular: Choosing Correctly
Axillary & Distal Forearm Blocks (Median, Ulnar, Radial)
Demonstration & Scanning Correlation

Afternoon Session

12:45 - 17:00

Lunch Break
Lecture: Understanding Joint Innervation (Practical Focus)
Knee, Hip, Shoulder: Simplified Innervation Maps
Why it Matters For (Block Selection, Surgical Analgesia, Transition to Denervation)
Clinical Takeaway: Anatomy that Changes What You Do on Monday
QUADRA™ Module 3: Truncal & Fascial Plane Blocks
Pecs, Serratus Anterior Plane
TAP (Approaches Compared)
Quadratus Lumborum Basics
Pecs, Serratus Anterior Plane;TAP (Approaches Compared);Quadratus Lumborum Basics
Coffee Break
Lecture: Current Techniques for Surgical & Analgesia Indications
Matching Block to Surgery (Shoulder, Clavicle, Upper Limb
Abdominal & Truncal Procedures)
Diaphragm-Sparing Strategies
Multimodal Strategies
What’s Changing in Current Practice
QUADRA™ Integration Session
Putting it All Together (Technique Selection, Troubleshooting)
Real-World Workflow
Case-Based Discussion & Audience Q&A

Morning Session

09:00 - 13:00

Review & Clinical Pearls
Key Takeaways From Day 1
Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
QUADRA™ Module 4: Lower Extremity – Hip & Knee
Femoral vs. Fascia Iliaca vs. PENG
Adductor Canal vs. Femoral Triangle
IPACK And Knee Analgesia Concepts
Live Demonstration & Decision-Making
Coffee Break
Lecture: Joint Denervation – Where it Fits Today
When to Consider Denervation
RF vs. Cryoneurolysis (Practical Overview)
Role in Chronic Joint Pain Pathways
Focus: Clinical Relevance, Not Complexity
QUADRA™ Module 5: Foot, Ankle & Distal Techniques
Ankle Block (Tibial, Peroneal, Saphenous, Sural)
Practical Tips For Success
High-Yield Applications
Final Session: From Knowledge to Practice
Clinical Algorithms: Which Block, When, and Why
Safety, Complications, and Efficiency
Implementation Strategies
Final Q&A & Key Take-Home Messages

US$995

Early Bird rate

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Expertise

Our Faculty

Admir Hadzic

Admir Hadzic
MD, PhD.

Director – NYSORA, Anesthesiologist, Professor of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, ZOL, Genk, Belgium

Hawn Trinh

Hawn Trinh
MBBS GradCertClinEd FANZCA

Member of the Acute Pain Service at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, Australia
Conjoint Lecturer at The University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

The Venue

Located in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant CBD, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is a luxury five-star hotel overlooking the iconic Hyde Park. Combining timeless elegance with modern comfort, the hotel offers an exceptional stay experience for both business and leisure travellers.
Guests can enjoy beautifully appointed rooms and suites with stunning city or park views, premium dining experiences, a rooftop heated indoor pool, spa and fitness facilities, and exclusive club lounge access. The hotel’s central location places visitors within walking distance of Sydney’s leading attractions, shopping districts, restaurants, and cultural landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay.

 

We have secured a special accommodation rate at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park exclusively for delegates attending this conference. The discounted room rate is AUD 330 per room, per night (including taxes) and is based on up to two people sharing.

This special rate is available for stays of up to three nights from Friday, 14 May. Subject to availability, the same rate may also be extended for up to two nights before and two nights after the conference, allowing you to make the most of your time in Sydney.

If you require a longer stay, please contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to assist with your accommodation arrangements. Book your group rate for NYSORA Event May 2027

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In-Person

For in-person attendance

Early bird discounted rate US$995, standard rate within 2 month of course US$1195. Registration fee includes conference attendance, conference materials, and refreshment breaks. Please note that accommodation is not included in the registration price and can be booked below.

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US$995

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An application has been made to the UEMS EACCME® for CME accreditation of this event.

What is a CME activity? A Continuing Medical Education(CME) activity serves to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance and relationships that a physician uses to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession.

Why do physicians need continuing medical education (CME) credit? Physicians use CME credit to demonstrate that they have participated in educational activities and obtained CME credit to document meeting the requirements of state medical boards, medical specialty societies, specialty boards, hospital medical staffs, the Joint Commission, insurance groups, and others.

Who accredits the Course? Accreditation by the EACCME means that the CME/CPD activity provided is of high scientific value, is free of commercial bias and promotes active adult learning. This is of paramount importance to doctors who need to report to their National Accreditation Authority on their CME/CPD activity over a certain period of time, and this even more now that many national systems are (becoming) mandatory and not voluntary. By attending an EACCME accredited event, they will be able to obtain European CME credits (ECMEC) which are recognised not only in a majority of European countries (with which the EACCME has signed agreements), but also in the USA and Canada. By handing in their EACCME certificate to their National Accreditation Authority, their credits will automatically be recognised and converted into national credits.

What documentation does a physician receive for participating in a certified CME activity provided by an accredited CME provider? A CME certificate will be issued and can be used to prove attendance.

  • Practical strategies to improve block performance and reduce block failures
  • Greater confidence in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia and sonoanatomy interpretation
  • Evidence-based approaches to local anesthetics, additives, and perioperative optimization
  • Clinical pearls and decision-making frameworks from world-leading anesthesia experts
  • Insights into emerging technologies, AI, and innovations that are shaping the future of anesthesiology

Inside the Conference
The NYSORA Conference Experience

What Others Say

"One of the most practical conferences I've attended. The speakers focused on real clinical challenges and shared techniques that can immediately improve patient outcomes."

Staff Specialist Anaesthetist, Australia

"Excellent faculty, outstanding organisation, and highly relevant content. Every lecture offered practical insights that I could take straight back to my operating theatre."

Consultant Anaesthesiologist, New Zealand

"The interactive format encouraged discussion throughout the meeting. Learning directly from world-leading experts made this an exceptionally worthwhile educational experience."

Regional Anaesthesia Fellow, Australia

“There was a strong focus on why you choose a particular block, not just how to perform it. Those discussions around block selection and alternatives were probably the most valuable part of the conference for me.”

Dr. Rachel Morgan, Anesthesiologist, Australia

“The speakers were very open about how they approach difficult cases. It made the sessions much more relevant than simply reviewing standard techniques.”

Dr. Matthew Clarke, Anesthesiologist, Australia

“I appreciated seeing anatomy, ultrasound, and clinical decision-making taught together. That is much closer to how we actually think during a case.”

Dr. Olivia Harris, Anesthesiologist, Australia

“The practical demonstrations helped clarify several techniques I had read about but had not yet incorporated into my practice.”

Dr. Samuel Wright, Regional Anesthesia Fellow, Australia

“I came away with a better framework for choosing between blocks rather than automatically reaching for the technique I use most often.”

Dr. Grace Liu, Consultant Anesthesiologist, Australia

Frequently Asked Questions

This conference is suitable for anesthesiology professionals including consultants, trainees, CRNAs, anesthesia nurses, and perioperative team members, as well as educators and researchers focused on improving anesthesia knowledge and patient outcomes.

The early bird discount is US$995. Registration must be made prior to March 15th, 2027.

 

Please check your spam or junk folder first. If the confirmation still hasn’t arrived, reach out to us at [email protected] and our team will be happy to help.

All cancellations have to be either made using the view or modify link on the bottom of your confirmation email, or in writing to [email protected]. Cancellation terms:

  • Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee.
  • Cancellations made within 30 days of the event are non-refundable.

All registered participants will receive an email with access details for their complimentary 3-month app subscription.
The group access email is sent approximately one month before the event and includes everything you need to log in and start exploring the course materials.
If you do not receive this email or experience any login issues, please contact us for assistance.

If we ever need to cancel a course, we will let you know as early as possible. You will be able to choose between a full refund of your registration fee or a transfer to another NYSORA program. In addition we would offer an extension of your complimentary subscription. Please note that we cannot reimburse travel or accommodation costs, so we strongly recommend considering travel insurance to protect any non-refundable expenses.

Every now and then, we may need to update the schedule or faculty lineup. Any adjustments will always be reflected on the agenda page of our website. It’s a good idea to check in from time to time to stay up to date with the latest details.

Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Assistance with [event name]” and include a few details about what you need. One of our team will get back to you as quickly as possible.

As in past events, a professional photographer/videographer may take photos and/or videos of participants at the event programs.