gpx – General Practice Expand | 4–5 July 2026 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
gpx 2026 Delivered in Sri Lanka.
gpx brought together 12 clinicians, educators and specialists from Australia and Sri Lanka for practical education, meaningful connections and a conference experience that went well beyond the lecture room.
4–5 July 2026 · ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo
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The gpx experience, in their words
Education matters. So does the experience around it. Hear directly from the doctors who joined us in Colombo.
Voices of gpx
What delegates & faculty said
From gpx 2026 · Colombo, Sri Lanka
It's been a wonderful experience — really a life-changing experience for me. The education has been wonderful, but it has also given me the opportunity to see Sri Lanka, somewhere I have always wanted to visit. I've been blown away by the country, the people, the food, the smiles and the scenery.
Dr Chris Perry
General Practitioner · Leongatha, VIC
I found it incredible. It was really good and very educational. I got to meet a lot of lovely people and learn from everyone. I especially enjoyed the MBS session and learned a lot about Medicare billing.
Dr Hashinee Weraduwage
General Practitioner · Melbourne, Australia
The content was excellent and delivered really well. I heard so many people talking about the conference almost like it was a family event. People were already comparing it with other conferences they had attended and speaking very highly of this one. You've done a wonderful job.
Dr Vajna Rafeek
General Practitioner · Melbourne, Australia
The topics were very current and there was a lot of discussion around them. I think you have to continue this annually and come back to Sri Lanka.
Dr Gobith Ratnam
General Practitioner · Sri Lanka
It was amazing — I gathered so much more than I expected. There were opportunities to meet both Sri Lankan and Australian GPs, and the topics over the two days were incredibly valuable. Learning about Australian general practice was especially important for someone hoping to work there in the future.
Dr Sachith Liyanagamage
Medical Officer · Sri Lanka
This was an excellent opportunity for us to come back home, see our families and at the same time participate in the conference. We learned a lot — it was a great brush-up and a stimulus to learn more, while also travelling in our own country. I hope this will continue.
Dr Asiri Leelasena
General Practitioner · Perth, Western Australia
gpx 2026
More than a conference
gpx combines practical general practice education with international collaboration, meaningful professional connections and a destination experience people remember.
Practical education
Evidence-based sessions designed for everyday general practice.
International perspective
GPs, specialists and educators from Australia and Sri Lanka.
Real connection
Time and space to meet colleagues, faculty and collaborators beyond the lecture room.
Destination experience
World-class education combined with the warmth, hospitality and culture of Sri Lanka.
Conference Highlights
gpx 2026 in Pictures
Capturing the moments, connections and experiences that made gpx 2026 unforgettable.
Education that translates to practice
Practical general practice education
Across two focused days, gpx 2026 explored the clinical, professional and system challenges GPs encounter every day.
Day One
Saturday, 4 July 2026
- Type 2 diabetes — practical approaches for the Australian GP
- Resistant hypertension
- MBS, PBS, DVA & WorkCover billing essentials
- Complaints handling in general practice
- Emergencies in general practice
- Progression of general practice in Sri Lanka
- Gala dinner
Day Two
Sunday, 5 July 2026
- Ischaemic heart disease screening tools
- Menopause management essentials
- Chronic pain management as a GP
- AF & heart failure made easy
- Early pregnancy care by GPs
15.5 ACRRM CPD points approved · 5.25 Performance Review + 10.25 Educational Activity
gpx 2026 faculty
Expertise across general practice
gpx 2026 brought together 12 clinicians, educators and specialists from Australia and Sri Lanka.
The destination
Sri Lanka was part of the experience
The learning continued beyond the conference room. Colombo's energy, Sri Lankan hospitality, food, culture and the connections formed along the way became part of what made gpx 2026 memorable.
The journey continues
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