FPOA 2026 Dinner

Dinner Debate: “This house believes old age psychiatry is the natural home for managing dementia”

Join us for an unforgettable evening of lively debate, sharp wit, and clinical controversy at the RANZCP FPOA Annual Conference Dinner. In this tongue‑in‑cheek role reversal, an Old Age Psychiatrist will argue that dementia belongs firmly in the hands of the geriatrician, while a geriatrician takes the podium to champion it as the rightful domain of psychiatry of Old Age.

Expect robust arguments, good‑natured rivalry, and thoughtful reflections on collaborative care in an area where disciplines intersect daily. Whether you come for the intellectual sparring or the dinner camaraderie, this promises to be a highlight of the conference—celebrating the art of respectful disagreement in the service of better patient care.

Chair: Professor Andy Teodorczuk

Speakers:
Professor Eddy Strivens – Consultant Geriatrician supported by a trainee

Dr David Lie – Old Age Psychiatrist supported by a trainee