Event

2026 ANZAAG Symposium

6 - 8 March 2026

Queenstown, New Zealand

Crowne Plaza

Abstract submissions for the 2026 ANZAAG Symposium are now open!

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We are delighted to invite you to join the 2026 ANZAAG (Australian and New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group) Symposium in Queenstown, New Zealand from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 March 2026. The theme of the meeting is "Off the beaten path: Updates in perioperative anaphylaxis".

The Organising Committee invites prospective authors to submit their abstracts for presentation at the ANZAAG Symposium 6-8 March 2026.

Check back later in the year for updates surrounding the program and registration.

Location and venue

The 2026 ANZAAG Symposium will be held at Crowne Plaza, Queenstown, New Zealand.

93 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Call for abstracts for the Malcolm Fisher Prize

We have invited abstracts submissions based on original research, service evaluation, quality improvement or case series relating to perioperative allergy or anaphylaxis.

The authors of the five best abstracts will be invited to present an oral presentation in-person in the Malcolm Fisher Prize session.

To encourage trainees, nurses and scientists to submit an abstract, those authors selected to present in-person at the Malcolm Fisher Prize Session will receive complimentary meeting registration and additional financial assistance to attend the symposium. This will be done on a case-by-case basis.

Remaining abstracts will be published in the meeting app and will be available for viewing as ePosters at the meeting.

The best presentation will be awarded the Malcolm Fisher Prize worh A$1000.

Authors are to submit their abstract to the ANZCA events team.

Abstract guidelines

Please view the abstract guidelines, including eligibility guidelines and abstract format for awards and prizes. Abstract submissions will close at midnight Monday 15 December 2025.

Authors will be notified by Friday 16 January 2026 whether their abstract has been accepted for the ANZAAG Symposium and if they have been selected for the oral presentation. If you have not received an correspondence, please check your junk folder first, otherwise please contact the events team by email.

Optional activities

A range of tours and activities are available for you and your friends and family to enjoy.

Click on the links below to view and book directly

Skyline Gondola & Luge – Stunning views and a fun luge track for all ages.
Kiwi Park – A great place to see native wildlife up close, including kiwi birds.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise – A scenic cruise across Lake Whakatipu, with an optional farm tour at Walter Peak Station.
The Playground – A fun outdoor activity park just outside Arrowtown, offering team-based games like archery combat, human foosball, and bubble soccer.
Time Tripper Underwater Experience – A quick and interesting look at Queenstown’s geological history, located on the lakefront.

Destination Queenstown also recommend checking the activities and blogs on the Family Fun page on their website.

Sponsorship opportunities

For further information about the event or sponsorship opportunities please contact the ANZCA Sponsorship and Partnership Manager on 03 9093 4957 or [email protected].