Our Chordoma Community Day series brings connection, learning, empowerment and hope right to your doorstep.
Chordoma Community Day attendees will learn practical tools and strategies for navigating life with chordoma, hear inspiring stories from our community, and have the life-changing opportunity to make lasting friendships with others affected by chordoma who live in your area. You'll also learn about the latest in chordoma treatment and research.
We look forward to seeing you, expanding and deepening our community ties, and creating a space where everyone affected by chordoma feels supported and included.
The registration fee for this event is 50 USD, which includes refreshments, snacks, and lunch.
Agenda
The agenda is a work in progress so please check back periodically and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated. Preview the draft agenda here.
Session topics will include:
- Living with chordoma
- Connecting with others
- Chordoma research and treatment updates
- How to get involved
Confirmed speakers:
- Misty Bland, Carer, Founder of the Oz Chordoma Warriors Facebook
- Dr. Vladimir Andelkovic, Princess Alexandra Hospital
- Prof. Ron Firestein, Centre for Cancer Research, Hudson Institute of Medical Research
- Prof. Hien Le, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research (SAHMRI)
- Kelly Skelton, Principal Investigator/Project Manager for ASPIRE, Australian Particle Therapy Clinical Quality Registry
- Prof. David Thomas, FRACP, PhD, Director Centre for Molecular Oncology, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of NSW, Chief Science and Strategy Officer at Omico: Australian Genomic Cancer Medicine Centre
There will also be a dedicated Meet & Connect session to share, ask questions, and get to know others in the chordoma community.
What to know
Location and time
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel
90 William Street, Sydney, NSW 2011
Saturday, February 7, 2026
8:30 am - 5:00 pm AEST
Lodging
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel (Same venue as the event)
Rooms are available at 299.00 AUD per night (excluding taxes and fees). Breakfast is available at the group rate of 35 AUD when pre-booked at the time of reservation. This room rate will be available till December 24, 2025. After this date, any new reservations will be subject to availability and the prevailing best available rate.
You can make your reservations directly with the hotel by phone or email, mention the Chordoma Foundation Conference to access the special group rate.
E: reservations@sydneyboulevard.com.au P: 02 9383 7222 and ask for Reservations.
Parking
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel offers daily parking at AU$25 per day. Please note that parking is not included in the registration fee.
Questions?
Contact us at events@chordoma.org.