The 2025 ANZCA Clinical Trials Network Strategic Research Workshop will be held in Glenelg, SA on 8-10 August 2025.
Registration is now closed. Please contact the ANZCA events team with any queries
On behalf of the CTN Executive and workshop convenors Dr Kate Drummond, A/Prof David Highton, Prof Tomas Corcoran, Dr Amy Chapman, and Dr Matthew Bright, we warmly invite you to join us at the 2025 ANZCA CTN Strategic Research Workshop.
This event brings together experienced and early career researchers, medical professionals and research co-ordinators from Australia, New Zealand and around the world to develop new clinical trial proposals and discuss the latest methodology.
We look forward to seeing you in Glenelg!
What's new at the 2025 workshop?
We've tailored a program to broaden the reach of our workshop to trainees, and new and emerging researchers.
Day 1 - Friday 8 August 2025
Pre-workshop sessions
Ahead of the plenary program, we're running two sessions. The first session is a dedicated mentoring session, allowing trainees and junior consultants and researchers to connect with CTN peers and leaders. The second session will feature a dynamic discussion on whether the ANZCA curriculum is equipping our trainees to be research literate and contribute to research and innovation.
Concurrent streams
The workshop officially opens with networking over lunch, giving delegates an opportunity to reconnect before diving into the program. At the time of registration, delegates can choose between two concurrent streams with the aims to:
- Upskilling new and emerging researchers in research design and clinical trial methodology (stream 1).
- Providing research coordinators and teams with practical insights in trial coordination and research management (stream 2).
Keynote speakers
We are delighted to welcome our keynote speakers: Professor Katherine Lee, a leading statistician, and Dr Lisa Higgins, an expert methodologist. They will be sharing their insights on a wide range of topics, including implementation science, statistics, platform trials, and health economics.
Emerging Investigators Prize Session
We have introduced an Emerging Investigators Prize Session to help mentor delegates in developing research methodology whilst offering an emerging investigator a chance to win an academic prize.
Platform trials
Learn about the latest developments and funded studies in platform trials from the CTN.
Late breaking trials session
Hear first-hand the ROCKet trial results by Professor Philip Peyton.
Innovative trials and great debate
The meeting will conclude with a high energy, informative debate and panel discussion on the future of traditional RCTs and innovative trials in the CTN.
Government representatives
We are pleased to welcome Dr Michael Cusack, Chief Medical Officer, Department for Health and Wellbeing, SA Health, to open our meeting.
Location and venue
The 2025 ANZCA CTN Strategic Research Workshop will be held at Stamford Grand Adelaide, 2 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA 5045.
Important dates and times
Call for abstracts
(Including the Emerging Investigator Prize)
- Call for abstracts now closed. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept late submissions as the program is at full capacity.
- Submission deadline: 16 June 2025
- Author notification (workshop and prize session): 4 July 2025
Registrations
- Registration now open
- Final spots remaining: Registration will close shortly due to capacity limits
Pre-workshop sessions – Friday 8 August 2025
Session 1: Trainee and early career researcher mentoring (now closed due to full capacity)
- Time: Morning tea at 9:30am, session starts at 10am
- Expression of Interest: Submit via registration or contact the CTN office by 16 June 2025 (if possible)
Session 2: Supporting research through the ANZCA curriculum
- Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Plenary program
- Program start with concurrent sessions stream 1 and stream 2, Friday, 8 August with lunch at 12:30 pm, followed by keynote presentations at 1:30 pm.
- Program conclusion: Sunday, 10 August at 11:45 am followed by grab and go lunch boxes.
Networking and social events
- Anaesthesia Research Coordinators Network (ARCN) networking dinner: Friday, 8 August, 6–8.30pm. (SOLD OUT)
- Networking reception for trainees, fellows and collaborators. Friday, 8 August, 5:30 – 7pm
- Trainee, and new and emerging investigators networking breakfast: Saturday, 9 August, 7– 8am.
- Conference dinner: Saturday, 9 August, 7–10.30pm.
Post-workshop collaboration and learning opportunities
Sunday, 10 August 2025
- ANZCA Clinical Trials Network Trans-Tasman research meeting (offsite) (1:30 –5pm)
- SPANZA (Society for Paediatric Anaesthesia in New Zealand & Australia) Research Day (1:30 – 5pm)
- Followed by an optional dinner and drinks
Keynote speakers
We are delighted to welcome our keynote Professor Katherine Lee, a leading statistician, and Dr Lisa Higgins, an expert methodologist. They will be sharing their insights on a wide range of topics, including implementation science, statistics, platform trials, and health economics.
Pre-workshop session 1
Trainee and early career researcher mentoring session*
Note: Registration for this session is now closed due to full capacity.
Date/time: Friday 8 August, 10-10.55am
Location: Stamford Grand Adelaide, Glenelg
Cost: No cost. This session is only open to registered workshop delegates.
Target audience: Trainees, early career researchers, fellows who are new to the network or wishing to undertake research.
Session overview: This session provides trainees, early career researchers and new fellows with a unique opportunity for one-on-one mentoring with CTN peers and leaders. The session will begin with a brief presentation on the importance and impact of mentoring as you navigate your research career. If you are a trainee, or a fellow new to the network, or embarking on your research journey, we strongly encourage you to sign up.
Important: Delegates will be assigned seating to enhance mentoring opportunities. Please note this session is available to trainee and full registration delegates only. Mentorship opportunities for research coordinators are made available through the Anaesthesia Research Coordinators Network mentoring program.
9.30-10am | Morning tea on arrival | |
Pre-workshop session 1 | ||
10-10.55am | Trainee and early career researcher mentoring session* | |
Welcome | Dr Amy Chapman (SA) and Dr Matthew Bright (Qld) | |
Importance of mentoring | Professor Kate Leslie AO (Vic) | |
| Speed mentoring: 1:1 discussions | Mentors and mentees |
Program may change due to speaker availability.
*Trainee and full registration delegates only.
Pre-workshop session 2
Supporting research through the ANZCA curriculum
Date/time: Friday 8 August, 11am-12.30pm
Location: Stamford Grand Adelaide, Glenelg
Cost: No cost. This session is only open to registered workshop delegates.
Session overview and target audience: Is the ANZCA curriculum preparing anaesthetists to critically assess evidence, challenge outdated practices, and contribute to research?
Join trainees, researchers, college leaders, and educators for a discussion on whether the curriculum effectively promotes research literacy and engagement. This session will explore ways to better integrate research into the ANZCA curriculum, encouraging trainees to participate in research.
Important: Opt-in required at registration. Participants will receive a brief survey on the ANZCA curriculum to guide discussions.
Friday 8 August | ||
11am-12.30pm | Pre-workshop session 2: Supporting research through the ANZCA curriculum | |
Welcome | A/Prof David Highton (Qld) and A/Prof Nicole Phillips (NSW) | |
| Panel discussion | Dr Matthew Bright (Qld), Professor Kate Leslie AO (Vic), Dr Nina Civil (NZ), A/Prof Kara Allen (Vic), Professor David Sturgess (Qld) and Dr Lia Freestone (Tas). |
Program may change due to speaker availability.
Plenary program - Friday 8 August 2025 - Concurrent stream 1
The workshop officially opens with networking over lunch, giving delegates an opportunity to reconnect before diving into the plenary program. At the time of registration, delegates can choose between two concurrent streams. Delegates wishing to switch between streams or attend sessions outside of their chosen stream after registration, will need to contact the Events team. We will not be able to accommodate switching of sessions on the day.
Stream 1: New, emerging and experienced researcher stream, and Emerging Investigators session
Date/time: Friday 8 August, 12.30-6pm
Location: Stamford Grand Adelaide, Glenelg
Target audience: Fellows and trainees at various stages of their research career, statisticians, experienced investigators, research collaborators, scientists, and data analysts.
Session overview: This stream is designed for delegates at all career stages, from interested fellows and trainees to experienced investigators mentoring emerging researchers. It focuses on enhancing research skills and providing hands-on experience in clinical trial methodology and research design. Highlights include a keynote on the importance of engaging statisticians early, presentations on Bayesian statistics and pathways to higher research degrees, and the Emerging Investigators Prize Session. Delegates will collaborate across experience levels to support and integrate new researchers into the network.
Emerging Investigators Session: This session includes roundtable discussions facilitated by senior researchers and statisticians, offering structured protocol critique before an open Q&A. Delegates will discuss study methodology, outcomes, feasibility, and impact, gaining valuable research development experience.
Important: Seating will be assigned to ensure a balanced mix of experience at each table. We’ve expanded capacity for these sessions by adding discussion clusters at the back of the room. Round table seating will be allocated based on registration order. Pre-reading is required to maximise engagement.
Friday 8 August | ||
| 12.30 - 1.30pm | Lunch on arrival | |
Concurrent stream 1 | ||
1.30-2.50pm | Session 1: New and emerging researchers | |
Welcome | Dr Amy Gaskell (NZ) and Dr Amy Chapman (SA) | |
Keynote: The research journey and how a statistician can help. | Professor Katherine Lee (Vic) | |
| Ah! Now, I understand Bayesian statistics. | A/Prof David Sidebotham (NZ) |
| Higher degrees - my personal research experience. | Dr Adam Badenoch (SA) |
| Q&A discussion | All speakers |
2.50-3.10pm | Afternoon tea | |
3.10-5.30pm | Emerging Investigators session | |
| Introduction | A/Prof Lachlan Miles (Vic) and Professor Victoria Eley (Qld) |
| GOPRO (Goal-directed Objective Paralysis Reversal Outcomes) trial: a stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial of goal-directed neuromuscular block monitoring and management. | Dr Sophie Liang (NSW) |
| DIAMONDS: Digital pathway for Improved Assessment, Management and Optimisation of patieNts for planneD Surgery. | Dr Kanika Chaudhri (NSW) |
| Intravenous methadone for chronic postsurgical pain in cardiac surgery: a multi-centered, double-blinded, randomised controlled trial. | Dr Henry Man Kin Wong (HK) |
| Effects of Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), Butyrate, GABA/Butyrate-producing probiotics/ prebiotics on the severity of pain in patients with fibromyalgia: a phase II, multi-center, single-blinded, randomized-controlled trial (the GBP-FM Trial). | Dr Mandy Chu (HK) |
| WAVELET-II: Individualised haemodynamic optimisation informed by the lower limit of cerebral autoregulation during PEARS surgery. | Dr Matthew Bright (QLD) |
5.30-7pm | Networking reception for trainees, fellows and collaborators.* | |
Program may change due to speaker availability.
*Trainee and full registration delegates only.
Plenary program - Friday 8 August 2025 - Concurrent stream 2
The workshop officially opens with networking over lunch, giving delegates an opportunity to reconnect before diving into the plenary program. At the time of registration, delegates can choose between two concurrent streams. Delegates wishing to switch between streams or attend sessions outside of their chosen stream after registration, will need to contact the Events team. We will not be able to accommodate switching of sessions on the day.
Stream 2: Research coordinator and research teams stream
Date/time: Friday 8 August, 12.30-5pm
Location: Stamford Grand Adelaide, Glenelg
Session overview and target audience: This stream is for research coordinators, site investigators, and team members, including fellows and trainees, interested in multicentre trials. This stream provides key learning and networking opportunities to enhance clinical research delivery.
Friday 8 August | ||
| 12.30 - 1.30pm | Lunch on arrival | |
Concurrent stream 2 | ||
1.30-3pm | Research coordinator and research teams stream session 1 | |
Welcome | Ms Gillian Ormond (Vic) and Ms Dhiraj Bhatia Dwivedi (Vic) | |
Keynote: Introduction to platform trials and consenting for platform trials for different domains | Dr Lisa Higgins (Vic) | |
| The Data Whisperer: a statistician's perspective on data quality | A/Prof Sabine Braat (SA) |
| Is the CTN ready to move to eCRFs? | Ms Kaitlin Kramer (NSW) and Ms Natalie Hird (WA) |
| Q&A discussion | All speakers |
3-3.30pm | Afternoon tea | |
3.30-5pm | Research coordinator and research teams stream session 2 | |
| Welcome | Ms Louise Cope (NSW) and Ms Samantha Ryan (NZ) |
| Collaborating with internal and external hospital departments | Ms Allison Kearney (Qld) and Ms Louise De Prinse (SA) |
Troubleshooting with trial teams | ||
| Ms Kaitlin Kramer (NSW) | |
| Ms Sarah Astbury (Vic) | |
| Ms Sofia Sidiropoulos (Vic) | |
| Ms Gillian Ormond (Vic) | |
| Ms Gayle Claxton (Vic) | |
| Q&A discussion | Ms Sofia Sidiropoulos (Vic), Ms Kaitlin Kramer (NSW), Ms Natalie Hird (WA), Ms Sarah Astbury (Vic) and Ms Gayle Claxton (Vic). |
6-8.30pm | Anaesthesia Research Coordinators Network (ARCN) Networking Dinner*, Sammy's on the Marina | |
5.30-7pm | Networking reception for trainees, fellows and collaborators.** | |
Program may change due to speaker availability.
*Allied health registration delegates only
**Trainee and full registration delegates only
Plenary program
Saturday 9 August
Saturday 9 August | ||
Plenary program | ||
8-8.30am | Registration, networking and coffee | |
8.30-10am | Keynote session | |
Welcome | Dr Kate Drummond (SA) and A/Prof David Highton (Qld) | |
Keynote presentation: Platform trials: Are ordinal outcomes the way forward? | Professor Katherine Lee (Vic) | |
| Keynote presentation: Implementation science and health economics | Dr Lisa Higgins (Vic) |
10-10.30am | Morning tea | |
10.30am-12.30pm | New proposals development | |
| Introduction | A/Prof Andrew Toner (WA) and Professor Britta von Ungern-Sternberg (WA) |
| The efficacy of human fibrinogen concentrate the treatment of post-bypass cardiac bleeding. | Dr James Preuss (WA) |
| Australasian Multicentre Aspiration Risk Study (MARS): An observational study of pulmonary aspiration risk under Sip Til Send versus restrictive fasting protocols. | Dr Phuong Markman (QLD) |
| Perioperative troponin-guided escalation of care to reduce cardiovascular and renal complications after non-cardiac surgery: the PROTECT trial. | A/Prof Jonathon Fanning (QLD) |
| A Pilot, Registry-embedded, multi-centre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised controlled trial of oral Oxycodone versus Sublingual buprenorphine for postoperative pain control after Pelvic ExenteRation (PROSPER) | Dr Charlotte Johnstone (NSW) |
| FILTER-F: Feasibility of a randomised trial of intravenous medication filtration for reduction of surgical site infection in adult cardiac surgery. | Dr Matthew Moore (NZ) |
| VasoActive MedicatiOn in cardiac Surgery – a protocol for an internal pilot and definitive study for a 2x2 factorial, cluster crossover, registry-embedded, open-label randomised controlled trial comparing vasopressin to noradrenaline and milrinone to adrenaline (the VAMOS study). | A/Prof Tim Coulson (Vic) |
| Statistical treatment of missing data in trials studying pain Interventions: Guiding research data analytics to yield reliable estimates. | Daisy Evans (WA) |
12.30-1.20pm | Lunch | |
1.20-2.10pm | Business meetings and strategic updates | |
| Introduction | Dr Kate Drummond (SA) and Professor David Story (Vic) |
| CTN and ARCN business meeting | Professor Tomas Corcoran (WA), Ms Karen Goulding (Vic) and Ms Dhiraj Bhatia Dwivedi (Vic) |
| Research update | Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern AM (WA) |
| ANZCA Foundation and funding opportunities | Mr Rob Packer (Vic) |
2.10-3.30pm | Trial progress reports | |
| A/Prof Tim Coulson (Vic) | |
| Professor Rob Sanders (NSW) | |
| Professor Trisha Peel (Vic) | |
| Professor David A Scott AM (Vic) | |
| Professor Tomas Corcoran (WA) | |
| Professor Kate Leslie AO (Vic) | |
| Professor Philip Peyton (Vic) | |
3.40-4.10pm | Afternoon tea | |
4.10-5.30pm | New proposals development | |
| Introduction | Dr Doug Campbell (NZ) and A/Prof Stefan Dieleman (NSW) |
| Federated Learning for Development of National-Scale Machine Leaning Models for Paediatric Anaesthesia Risk and Event Prediction. | Dr Thomas Drake-Brockman (WA) |
| Development Of a novel perioperative Respiratory risk Management Optimisation tool Using Statistical Evidence (DORMOUSE). | Anwen Taplin (WA) |
| NSAID administration Or Theatre Benzodiazepine Avoidance for Delirium and Days alive and at home with Processed Eeg in Theatre (NOTBADD PET) Pilot Trial. | Dr Benjamin Moran (NSW) |
| Proposed RCT using a Multiplate algorithm to expedite urgent cardiac surgery and determine safety and cost effectiveness. | Dr Catherine Downs |
| Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Small Fibre Neuropathy: A Mixed Methods Exploration of Neuromodulation and Patient-Centred Outcomes. | Dr Eugene Henry |
| SMS text messaging to support opioid tapering: hybrid effectiveness/implementation study in Australian pain clinics. | Professor Paul Glare AM |
7-10.30pm | Conference Dinner (space-inspired), Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club | |
Program may change due to speaker availability.
Sunday 10 August
Sunday 10 August | ||
| 7.30-8am | Networking and coffee | |
Plenary program | ||
8-9am | Late breaking trial results | |
Welcome | Professor Tomas Corcoran (WA) | |
ROCKet trial results | Professor Philip Peyton (Vic) | |
| Panel discussion | Professor Philip Peyton (Vic), A/Prof Sabine Braat (SA), Professor Pamela Macintyre (SA) and Ms Hannah Cozens (Vic). |
9-9.30am | Morning tea | |
9.30-10.55am | Platform trials | |
| Introduction | Professor Katherine Lee (Vic) |
| Impact of Adaptive Platform Trials on site-level trial operations: managing complexity | Professor Steve Webb (WA) |
| PROMPT: Perioperative Medicine Platform Trials update | Professor Trisha Peel (Vic) |
| PROMPT SSI Oxygen | Dr Daniel Frei (NZ) |
| Q&A panel discussion | Professor Steve Webb (WA), Professor Trisha Peel (Vic), Dr Daniel Frei (NZ) and Dr Lisa Higgins (Vic). |
10.30-11.45am | Innovative trials | |
10.30-11.40am | The Great Debate: All trial questions within the CTN should be answered within a platform trial? | |
| Welcome | Professor Andrew Davidson (Vic) and Dr Belinda Phillips (Vic) |
| Pro-platform trials | Dr Benjamin Moran (NSW) |
| Anti-platform trials | A/Prof Lachlan Miles (Vic) |
| Pro-platform trials rebuttal | Professor Katherine Lee (Vic) |
| Anti-platform trials RCT rebuttal | Dr Lisa Higgins (Vic) |
| Audience poll | Dr Belinda Phillips (Vic) |
11.10-11.45am | The future of innovative trials in the CTN | |
| Panel discussion | A/Prof Lachlan Miles (Vic), Dr Ben Moran (NSW), Dr Lisa Higgins (Vic), Professor Katherine Lee (Vic), Professor Tomas Corcoran (WA) and Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern AM (WA). |
| Closing remarks | Professor Tomas Corcoran (WA) |
11.45am-12.15pm | Lunch | |
Program may change due to speaker availability.
Call for abstracts - New research proposals
The purpose of the CTN workshop is to help in the design of high quality trials that translate into safe and effective practice in anaesthesia, perioperative and pain medicine. Proposals must therefore be directly relevant to this goal. Note that proposals for pilot work may be considered provided the pilot is specifically designed to gather information that would assist in the design of a larger trial. The primary aim of the CTN is to support multi-site trials however in exceptional circumstances the CTN workshop may consider single centre trials. Note that proposals that describe purely observational studies with only indirect relevance to future trials will not be considered.
Abstracts will be triaged for presentation based on the following guidelines:
The grant application deadline.
The new proposal focuses on the preparation of a clinical trial.
Proposals that are not clearly linked to a future clinical trial will not be sent for review.
Abstracts must state three key issues which you would like feedback from the group at the workshop either around methodology or feasibility.
Proposals will be selected by the reviewers who they think will benefit the most from the discussion at the face-to-face sessions and align with the strategic aims of the CTN.
Proposals will also be considered from principal investigators where they are seeking feedback on particular issues around the conduct of a trial that has already started in network.
Call for abstracts timelines – Including the Emerging Investigator Prize
- Call for abstracts is now closed. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept late submissions as the program is at full capacity.
- Submission deadline: 16 June 2025
- Author notification (workshop and prize session): 4 July 2025
Please note: Applicants must be registered to attend the CTN workshop before the abstract submission deadline.
Call for abstract guidelines and application form (workshop and emerging investigators prize)
For more details on selection criteria and the application form, please view the guidelines.
Emerging Investigators Prize guidelines
The Emerging Investigator Prize at the 2025 ANZCA CTN Strategic Research Workshop is an exciting opportunity for early-career researchers in anaesthesia, pain, and perioperative medicine to showcase their work. This prestigious award recognises outstanding research contributions and aims to foster innovation and academic excellence within the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network. Thanks to generous support from the ANZCA Foundation, the winner will receive a $A1,000 prize and a certificate.
Applications will be assessed based on scientific merit, alignment with anaesthesia and pain research, and the potential to lead studies at Australian or New Zealand hospital sites.
To apply, researchers must submit an abstract through the CTN Workshop’s abstract submission process. Applications will be triaged by the ANZCA CTN Executive, with final selection based on eligibility and scientific merit. A judging panel, appointed by the ANZCA CTN Executive, will determine the winner based on a structured evaluation process outlined in the guidelines.
Please note: Call for abstracts is now closed. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept late submissions as the program is at full capacity.
Guidelines: For more details on eligibility, submission requirements, and selection criteria, please view the guidelines.
Cost and registration
Registration is now closed. Please contact the ANZCA events team with any queries
Registration includes in-person meeting registration; catering (tea and coffee on arrival, morning and afternoon tea and lunch); networking reception or a subsidised cost for the ARCN networking dinner (allied health delegates); and conference dinner. Additional tickets for the conference dinner can be purchased for an additional cost. All registration fees are quoted in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST.
- Full registration (ANZCA and FPM fellows and all other medical practitioners): $A1,342.
- Reduced fee registration (Allied health professionals, ANZCA and FPM trainees and research co-ordinator): $A792.
If you're unsure which registration category you are eligible for, please contact the meeting organiser by email.
Terms and conditions of registration
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ROCKet trial results non-disclosure agreement
The main results of the Reduction Of Chronic post-surgical pain with Ketamine (ROCKet) trial the first time at the 2025 ANZCA Clinical Trials Network Strategic Research Workshop in Adelaide. The presentation is scheduled for Sunday 10 August at 8 to 9am. Delegates attending the results of the ROCKet trial results will need to agree to the following at the time of registration:
- I agree that I will keep confidential and will not divulge the results until the embargo is lifted: in whole or in part;
- to anyone (including my research team and department); and
- by any means, including but not limited to verbal, audio, video or any written form including email or other social media.
Accommodation
Stamford Grand Adelaide
A discounted group rate of $A259 per night room only (Deluxe rooms) is available at Stamford Grand Adelaide for delegates. Please note that the Grand City and Superior rooms are now fully booked. Buffet breakfast can be pre-booked at the discounted rate of $25 per person per day.
These rates are subject to availability and are only valid for bookings made before 24 July, or until sold out. Please note that the discounted rates apply only for stays during the conference dates, and a 48-hour cancellation policy applies.
To make a reservation, delegates can book online. For any changes required to bookings made via the above link, please contact the hotel reservations team on +61 8 8376 1222.
The George Glenelg
Discounted accommodation is also available at The George Glenelg, a 3 min walk from the venue. Bookings can be made online using the promo code ‘ANZCA’. Terms and conditions apply and are available at the time of booking.
Continuing professional development (CPD)
Continuing professional development (CPD)
Participants in the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program will automatically have their attendance auto-populated to their CPD portfolio within 14 days of the conclusion of the meeting.
ANZCA and FPM CPD Program
This event is claimable by ANZCA and FPM CPD participants within the knowledge and skills category.
Category 2: Knowledge and skills activities
Category 2: Knowledge and skills – Learning session
If you're not a member of our CPD program
Delegates who are not participants of the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program should check with their respective colleges/providers regarding CPD. A certificate of attendance is available from the event organiser.
Sponsorship
The 2025 ANZCA CTN Strategic Research Workshop is proudly supported by Spiral Software.
If you're interested in sponsoring the meeting, register your interest with us via email.
Post workshop learning and collaboration opportunities - Sunday 10 August 2025
We’re excited to highlight two valuable meetings on Sunday afternoon immediately following the CTN workshop, offering delegates the opportunity to collaborate, deepen their learning, and make the most of their time at the conference.
ANZCA Clinical Trials Network Trans-Tasman Research Meeting (offsite)
Date/time: Sunday, 10 August 2025, 1:30-5pm, followed by an optional dinner and drinks
Cost: No cost for the program. There will be a cost for the dinner.
Registration opens: May 2025
Program: The program can be viewed here.
Venue: Glenelg Golf Club
This engaging program features a series of insightful sessions focusing on key areas of Māori research, cultural considerations in ethics and governance, and optimising grants for Australian and New Zealand involvement. Participants will gain valuable insights into the responsibilities of lead sites, sustainability, and opportunities within the field. The event will provide a collaborative platform for exchanging ideas and fostering deeper understanding. Afternoon tea will offer a networking opportunity to connect with peers and speakers.
SPANZA (Society for Paediatric Anaesthesia in New Zealand and Australia) Research Day
Date/time: Sunday 10 August 2025, 1:30 – 5pm, followed by an optional dinner and drinks
Cost: Available on the website.
Event website: https://willorganise.eventsair.com/2025-parm
Venue: Stamford Grand Adelaide Hotel
The SPANZA research meeting will explore new research protocols and methodologies, fostering discussion on the latest advancements in the field.
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Our network of fellows, trainees, and research co-ordinators advance patient care and safety through multi-centre research.
We foster collaboration and education through our annual CTN workshop, webinars, and ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting sessions
Social program
Friday 8 August
Two networking events will be taking place on Friday evening.
Anaesthesia Research Coordinators Network (ARCN) Networking Dinner (Allied Health delegates) - SOLD OUT
Date/time: Friday 8 August, 6-8.30pm
Location: Sammys on the Marina, 1/12 Holdfast Promenade, Glenelg SA 5045
Cost: $A33pp
Dress code: Smart casual (please bring a jacket for pre-dinner drinks out on the terrace).
Join research coordinators from across Australia and New Zealand for the annual ARCN networking dinner—an evening dedicated to strengthening professional connections and mentorship.
Enjoy a 3 course sit-down dinner at Sammy’s on the Marina, a stunning beachside restaurant offering 270-degree views of the beach and marina.
Start the evening with pre-dinner networking drinks on the terrace, where you can catch a glimpse of the sunset over Glenelg Beach.
Important: This event is exclusively for Allied Health delegates. Please note that places are now sold out.
Thanks to generous support from the ANZCA Foundation, the dinner is subsidised, but registration and a small fee are required.
Accessibility: Please note that access to the venue is via stairs only and there is no lift available. If you have any questions or would like to be added to the waitlist for the dinner, please don’t hesitate to contact the meeting organiser.
Networking reception for trainees, fellows and collaborators - (trainee and full-registration delegates)
Date/time: Friday 8 August, 5.30-7pm
Location: Stamford Grand Adelaide
Cost: Inclusive on the full registration fee and the trainee registration fee
Dress code: Smart casual
Join us for an exclusive networking evening immediately following the Emerging Investigators Prize Session, providing an opportunity to continue discussions and foster collaboration. Enjoy a wine and cheese tasting featuring selections from a local winery.
Important: This event is exclusively for trainee and full-registration delegates. Delegates are welcome to make their own dinner arrangements from 7pm onwards. To help us with the planning, delegates are required to opt in for this session at the time of registration.
Saturday 9 August
Conference dinner (Space-inspired)
Date/time: Saturday 9 August, 7-10.30pm
Location: Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Cost: Inclusive of the registration fee.
Dress code: Smart casual or space-inspired (see flyer and below)
Join us for a space-inspired evening of delicious food, networking and celebration of the achievements of the network. Delegates will enjoy a three-course dinner, the Emerging Investigators Prize Session award announcement and door prizes.
Space-inspired fancy dress
For those wanting to dress up (participation is entirely optional), a prize will also be on offer for the best individual and team costumes. Whether you choose to dress as a rocket scientist, a Star Wars character, or simply add a touch of futuristic space-inspired accessories to your attire, creativity is welcome.
Fancy dress guidelines
Realistic-looking weapons, sharp objects or projectile props are NOT permitted. All costume props must clearly be fake and safe. Delegates must comply with ANZCA’s Code of conduct policy at college events, courses, and meetings. See here for further information.
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