About APBAM

About APBAM 2026

Shaped by the Region's Most Trusted Minds in Behavioural and Addiction Medicine

The Asia Pacific Behavioural and Addiction Medicine Conference 2026 (APBAM) is guided by an Organising Committee of distinguished clinicians, researchers, and advocates who have dedicated their careers to transforming lives across the Asia Pacific. Their collective expertise sets the standard for what APBAM 2026 will deliver - rigorous, relevant, and region-defining.

This 3-day intensive equips clinicians and helpers to conceptualise addiction and traumatic stress as linked outcomes of autonomic nervous system dysregulation. You will move beyond symptom management to apply a Salutogenic, trauma-informed, harm-reduction-capable approach that builds genuine, lasting recovery.

Developed by Dr Robert Rhoton and grounded in the NeuroAffective Coherence framework, the CCTS-A integrates polyvagal science, ACE research, harm reduction, and evidence-based treatment into a single, clinically actionable structure.

Great conferences are built on great leadership.

APBAM 2026 is more than a gathering of professionals - it is a convergence of the region's foremost thinkers, practitioners, and change-makers in behavioural and addiction medicine. Behind every keynote, every workshop, and every connection made at APBAM 2026 is an Organising Committee that brings decades of clinical excellence, research leadership, and unwavering commitment to the field.

Meet the leaders shaping the future of behavioural and addiction medicine across Asia Pacific.

MEET THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Meet the APBAM 2026 Organising Committee

The architects of a conference built for the region, by the region.

DR MUNIDASA
WINSLOW

APBAM 2026 Organising Chairman | Pioneer in Asia-Pacific Addiction Medicine

One of Asia Pacific's most respected voices in addiction psychiatry, Dr Munidasa Winslow has spent decades at the forefront of transforming how the region understands and responds to addiction and behavioural health. A clinician, educator, and tireless advocate, Dr Winslow brings both scientific rigour and deep compassion to every platform he leads. His vision for a more integrated, stigma-free approach to addiction medicine continues to shape policy, practice, and professional standards across the region.

JUNE FONG

APBAM 2026 Organising Committee Member | Principal Forensic Psychologist

June Fong brings critical intersections of clinical psychology and the judicial system to the APBAM 2026 committee. As the Principal Forensic Psychologist at Promises Healthcare in Singapore, she holds top honors from the University of New South Wales and possesses extensive experience navigating complex legal and clinical environments. June is highly sought after for her expertise in comprehensive psychological assessments, risk management, and the development of specialized intervention strategies for individuals within the forensic mental health system. Known for her strategic acumen and her ability to mobilise stakeholders across sectors, June brings operational excellence and regional connectivity to the APBAM 2026 Organising Committee - ensuring the conference delivers not just insight, but impact.

DR TERRY SPOKES

APBAM 2026 Organising Committee Member | Global Authority on Rehabilitation & Neuropsychology

Dr Terry Spokes, an Oxford-educated Clinical Psychologist and Group Director at Promises Healthcare, and Clinical Director at The Winslow, brings a truly international perspective to the APBAM 2026 leadership team. With a proven track record of designing, launching, and optimizing world-class addiction rehabilitation facilities across the UK, Indonesia (Bali), and Singapore, Dr Terry is a leading voice in global recovery ecosystem design. His clinical approach masterfully integrates advanced neuropsychology with trauma-informed care, ensuring that rehabilitation models address both the neurological and environmental drivers of addiction. With a career built on evidence-based practice and a commitment to education, Dr Spokes plays a pivotal role in shaping the scientific and clinical programme of APBAM 2026 - ensuring that delegates leave with knowledge they can apply from day one.

DR SHARAD HARIDAS

APBAM 2026 Organising Committee Member | Consultant Addiction & General Adult Psychiatrist

Dr Sharad Haridas is a distinguished psychiatric leader whose expertise bridges public health and premier private practice. With a robust clinical foundation built within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) and refined in top-tier addiction centers in Singapore, Dr Sharad is an expert in the medical management of complex dependencies. He champions evidence-based pharmacotherapy and provides comprehensive psychiatric oversight for safe, medically supervised detoxification, ensuring clients transition securely into long-term, sustainable rehabilitation pathways, and his inclusion on the APBAM 2026 Organising Committee ensures the conference speaks authentically to the evolving needs of practitioners and patients across the region.

ANDY LEACH

APBAM 2026 Organising Committee Member | Director of Addiction Services

Andy Leach is a deeply experienced addiction psychotherapist and the Director of Addiction Services at Promises Healthcare. Known for his dynamic, multi-disciplinary approach to recovery, Andy specializes in treating the modern spectrum of dependencies, from substance abuse to emerging digital-age behavioral addictions like gaming and pathological gambling. Andy's practical, on-the-ground experience gives APBAM 2026 its connection to real-world systems and communities. His work has bridged the gap between clinical evidence and service delivery, ensuring that the insights generated at conferences like APBAM translate into tangible outcomes for those who need them most.

Why This Committee Matters to You

The APBAM 2026 Organising Committee is not a ceremonial body - it is an active force in curating a programme that reflects where the field is, where it needs to go, and what clinicians, researchers, and advocates on the ground actually need to know.

When you attend APBAM 2026, you are engaging with a conference shaped by people who share your professional dedication and understand your challenges. Every session, speaker, and discussion topic has been selected with purpose - and with you in mind.

READY TO CONTRIBUTE?

Be Part of the Conversation They're Building For You.

The APBAM 2026 Organising Committee has created an extraordinary platform. Now it's your turn to step into it.

Join fellow clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and advocates from across Asia Pacific at the region's premier conference in behavioural and addiction medicine.

Secure your place today - registration slots are limited.

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The Asia Pacific Behavioural and Addiction Medicine Conference 2026 is guided by a distinguished Organising Committee committed to advancing clinical excellence, research leadership, and professional development across the Asia Pacific region.