Welcome

Join us in Adelaide, June 4–5, 2026, for CONVERGE: Examining Common Pathways in Invisible Illness.

Hosted by the Australian POTS Foundation, CONVERGE 2026 explores the shared biological, clinical, and lived experience pathways across invisible illnesses—anchored by Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and related neuroimmune axis disorders.

  • Thursday 4 June: Clinical & Scientific Day
    Designed for health professionals and researchers, this day features international speakers and cutting-edge sessions examining diagnostic, therapeutic, and mechanistic overlaps between multiple complex chronic conditions.

  • Friday 5 June: Community Day
    Tailored for people living with POTS and similar invisible conditions—as well as carers, friends, and supporters—this day focuses on connection, education, and practical tools for living well with invisible illness.

Join us in Adelaide, stay for the long weekend, and be part of the growing effort to transform care through collaboration across science, medicine, and lived experience.

We look forward to your participation in this transformative event.

Dr Marie-Claire Seeley (CEO) & Dr Celine Gallagher (Scientific Chair)
Australian POTS Foundation

Registration opens - October 2025

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Registration opens - October 2025 〰️

What is POTS?

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, commonly referred to as POTS, is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects the autonomic nervous system. This system controls things your body does automatically such as controlling your heart rate, breathing and digestion. When it’s not working correctly, it can cause a multitude of symptoms that seem unrelated to each other.

Sometimes POTS is referred to as dysautonomia, which is an umbrella term for multiple conditions that affect the autonomic nervous system.

Our Mission

A brighter future for those living with POTS, through education, advocacy, support and research.

The Australian POTS Foundation is committed to improving outcomes for those with POTS by raising funds for improved education, research, advocacy and support for those living with POTS.