Welcome from the national organising committee
On behalf of the national organising committee, we warmly invite you to join us at the 2026 ANZCA ASM, in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand.
The theme of the meeting is “Herenga Waka Herenga Tāngata: From home to home”, representing the journey of anaesthesia – from the decision to undergo surgery through to recovery and the patient returning home – as well as the parallel of the anaesthetist’s journey and their professional wellbeing.
The college worked with designer, Chloē Reweti (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Porou), and cultural advisor, Tui Blair (Ngāti Whātua), to settle on the 2026 theme and design, which reflect Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural environment and its cultural significance for Māori.
The meeting will be held at the newly built New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC). NZICC is situated in the heart of Auckland’s business district and features innovative sustainability initiatives and modern open design spaces.
Amazing social events at some spectacular venues will offer views of pristine oceans and sprawling mountains – just a glimpse of New Zealand’s many natural wonders and sites to visit.
Join us in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau for learning, networking and connection. We look forward to welcoming you!
Dr Kerry Benson-Cooper
2026 ANZCA ASM Convenor
National Organising Committee
Dr Kerry Benson-Cooper
Convenor
Dr Marta Seretny
Scientific Convenor
Dr David Sidebotham
Deputy Scientific Convenor
Dr Mark Edwards
Workshop and Small Group Discussion Co-convenor
Dr Sarah Goodwin
Workshop and Small Group Discussion Co-convenor
Dr Vikrant Singh
ELC Co-convenor
Dr Saana Taylor
ELC Co-convenor
Dr Amy Gaskell
Abstract and ePoster
Convenor
Dr David Boothman-Burrell
FPM ASM Scientific
Convenor
Dr Nicole Toy
Trainee Representative
Tui Blair
Cultural Advisor
Dr Sally Ure
ANZCA Councillor
Associate Professor
Nicole Phillips
DPA ASMs
Dr Noam Winter
FPM ASM Officer
ANZCA recognises Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a foundational document that shapes the historical and cultural landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand and that informs our approach to medical education, research, and community engagement Tangata Whenua.
ANZCA acknowledges and respects Māori as the Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa and is committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, fostering the college’s relationship with Māori, supporting Māori fellows and trainees, and striving to improve the health of Māori.
The college recognises the special relationship between the Pacific peoples of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific, and is committed to supporting those fellows and trainees of ANZCA, and improving the health of Pacific peoples.