Monday, 23rd March 24th International Conference of Racing Analysts and Veterinarians 2026

8.30am – 9.00am | ICRAV Opening Business Session

(AORC and IGSRV members only)

9.00am – 9.30am | ICRAV Opening Ceremony

• Ben Moodie – Acknowledgement of Country & Didgeridoo Performance
• The Hon. Anthony Carbines MP, Minister for Racing

9.30am – 10.10am

• Dr Drew Berry – ICRAV Lecture

• Challenges in Human Anti-Doping - Naomi Speers
• What Racing Stewards Learn from Analysts and Veterinarians - Kim Kelly
• Integrity and Healthcare in High-Performance Human Sports - Michael Makdissi
• Ethics in Racing: Integrity and Social Pressures in Racing - CJ (Kate) Savage

Sponsor presentation

• Maintaining Social Licence: The Implications of Public Scrutiny - Michelle K Ledger
• Is Racing Ready for Disruption? - Peter Symons
• Social Licence:  Perspectives from a Regulator post equestrian sport and now Government - Graeme Cooke
• Maintaining Social License to Operate: The USA Perspective - Rick M Arthur

• Dress: Smart Casual

The Welcome Reception will be held at The Aviary at Crown, offering delegates the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and make new connections while enjoying Melbourne from above. Located on the rooftop of Crown Towers, this open-air venue overlooks the city skyline and the Yarra River, providing a relaxed yet impressive setting for the evening. The reception will also feature a special Yidaki (Didgeridoo) performance by Kiernan Ironfield, adding a distinctive cultural highlight to the event.