Accommodation is also available at nearby locations such as Myoko Kogen or Akakura. A bus service operates between resorts making it easy to attend the main program. The bus costs about $15.
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
1300-1500
Meet and Greet
Sky Restaurant Zen /Remark Cafe
Tuesday 26 January
0830-1030
Ethics preparation
1800
Registration
Bar Ruri
1900-2030
Special Screening - West Australian Film Documentary
Indigenous Health & Public Health
Cultural Activity CPD exercise
Wednesday 27 January
1230-1900
Speaking Program:
12:30-13:30
Paediatric Virtual Emergency in Western Australia
Dr Kate Wheadon, Paediatric Emergency Consultant, FACEM
13:30-14:30
Paediatric Emergency Medicine and Integrated Nurse Practitioner Practice – the UK experience
Dr Richard Freeman, Paediatric Emergency Consultant
14:30-15:30
Family and Domestic Screening in the Paediatric ED
Dr Dominique Madden, Paediatric Emergency Consultant, FACEM
16:00-17:00
Paediatric Sepsis and the emerging Australian evidence base
Dr Bernard McCarthy, Paediatric Emergency Consultant, FRACP
17:00-18:00
Ethics in the Emergency Department – Witholding or Terminating Paediatric Resuscitation
Group Exercise
18:00-19:00
Cultural Activity Reflection
Dr Bethan Owen, Paediatric Emergency Consultant, FACEM
Thursday 28 January
0830-1030
Journal preparation
1630-1830
Journal Club
Lead by Dr Kate Wheadon
Friday 29 January
0830-1030
Feedback and Reflection
Group Acitivity
Submission for ACEM CPD hours accreditation is intended.
See Past Programs for indicative sessions
Registration
Earlybird Registration $350 AUD
Earlybird period ends 31 July 2026
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
via Tokyo Airport bus
Narita Airport Meeting Point
Terminal 3, Bus Stop No. 6
The shuttle picks up and drops off at the Terminal 3 bus stop area, Bus Stop No. 6. If you arrive at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, please use the airport’s free inter-terminal transport to reach Terminal 3.
Haneda Airport Meeting Point
Haneda Airport Garden, 1F Bus Terminal, Bus Stop No. 5
The shuttle meets at Haneda Airport Garden, 1st floor, Bus Stop No. 5. It is approximately 7 minutes from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 via the connecting passage. indicative timetable can be found at this link.
Narita & Haneda Airport Shuttle | Myoko Shuttle
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 beyond Lotte Arai.
Mt Myoko - Lotte Arai Resort Shuttle