About
CONNECT. FOCUS. REFRESH.
The Emergency and Paediatrics Out West conference is conceived as a forum for clinicians working in emergency medicine and acute paediatrics to come together and discuss the latest concepts and developments in practice.
ePOW was founded in Western Australia (WA) with the aim of promoting collaboration and learning across specialties and borders, and to build networks in a collegiate environment.
The inaugural conference was held at the Lotte Arai in 2025. Based on the success of our first 2 conferences, ePOW 2027 will be held again at the Lotte Arai resort.
2027 Program
Monday 25 January
1300
Meet and Greet
Sky Restaurant Zen
Tuesday 26 January
0800-1000
Ethics preparation
1800
Registration
Bar Ruri
1900-2030
Cultural Learning - Australian Movie Screening
Further details TBC
Wednesday 27 January
1300-1900
Speaking Program
Thursday 28 January
0800-1000
Journal preparation
1630-1830
Journal Club
Friday 29 January
0830-1030
Feedback
Submission for ACEM CPD hours accreditation is intended.
See Past Programs for indicative sessions
The 2026 Speakers
Dr Kate Wheadon MBBS FACEM
Kate is an Emergency Medicine Consultant working at Perth Children's Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital in Western Australia. Kate is a regular instructor at APLS, is a researcher and is a champion for service improvement and streamlining at PCH.
Dr Dan Yeoh
FRACP
Dan is a Paediatrician and Infectious Disease Physician at Perth Children's Hospital. He has been involved in multiple publications on public health, COVID in children and other respiratory viruses.
Dr Anthony Mattick
MBChB DA FFAEM DDU FACEM
Tony is an Emergency Medicine Consultant working at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Western Australia. Tony maintains a deep interest in ultrasound as a tool for diagnostics now and for the future.
Major James Cooper-Maitland (retd)
James is a former Australian Army officer. He has instructed leadership at the Royal Military College Duntroon and has led multicultural, cross discipline teams on operations across Northern Australia and overseas.
Registration
Earlybird Registration $350 AUD
Earlybird period ends 31 July 2027
Speaker Registration - on enquiry
Standard Registration from 1 August $500
Register now to reserve your place.
Confirmation will occur upon receipt of payment.
Remote access available for some sessions - upon enquiry
Enquiries and questions can be directed to the below email:
Email: Jamie@epow.com.au
Getting There
Tokyo to Lotte Arai
via Shinkansen
An easy way to get to Lotte Arai is by shinkansen (bullet train). From Tokyo, take the JR Hokuriku Line. The Shinkansen station signs are colored green so look out for these. The Myoko-Joetsu Shinkansen usually leaves from platforms 19 to 23. The trip takes just under 2 hours and cost approximately $95AUD one way.
A free shuttle bus service meets most trains at Joetsu Myoko station, which then takes around 20 minutes to drop you outside the Lotte Arai reception.
Shuttle Bus, Complimentary Transport | LOTTE ARAI RESORT
Transport around the valley
A quick and easy way to move between resorts and towns is via the local shuttle bus. This opens options for accommodation as rooms at the resort are filling fast.
Mt Myoko - Lotte Arai Resort Shuttle
Kids
My Name is Eve and I am 11. That is me in the pink beanie. My Mum is a doctor.
I like ePOW lots as it is a great way to get outside and meet other kids.
My brother and I have learnt to ski here. I like catching the gondola up the mountain to have lunch at the restaurant up high. I really like going to Japan.
Kids Club Activities
Activities:
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Tobogganing
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Snow fort building
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Karaoke
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Ski meet up
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Hot Chocolates