Registrations for the 2026 ANZAAG Symposium are now open!
Overview
Registrations are now open to 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.
Event highlights:
- Malcolm Fisher Prize session
- Refining practice: Update on the new ANZAAG recommendations for perioperative hypersensitivity testing
- Anaphylaxis emergency response workshop
Read more about the exciting program and click here to register.
Location and venue
The 2026 ANZAAG Symposium will be held at Crowne Plaza, Queenstown, New Zealand.
93 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Cost and registration
Registrations are now open. Click here to register.
Non-members of ANZCA can register online too. Once you have completed your registration you will be provided with a college ID number and prompted for a password. This will allow you to register online for future meetings as well so please keep your college ID number.
Your registration will include refreshment breaks and sessions on Saturday and the welcome reception. Workshops on Friday, sessions on Sunday and meeting dinner will be at an additional cost.
All registration fees are quoted in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of GST.
| Full registration | $NZ880 |
| Trainee/Allied Health registration | $NZ199 |
| Retired fellow registration | $NZ250 |
| Workshops | $NZ115 |
| Dinner - Delegate/Guest ticket (Saturday 7 March) | $NZ165 |
Malcolm Fisher Prize
We have invited the five best abstracts submissions based on original research, service evaluation, quality improvement or case series relating to perioperative allergy or anaphylaxis to present in the Malcolm Fisher Prize session during the 2026 ANZAAG Symposium.
The best presentation on the day will be awarded the Malcolm Fisher Prize worth A$1000.
Abstract submissions are now closed. Authors were notified of their abstract outcome on Friday 16 January 2026. If you have not received any correspondence, please check your junk folder first, otherwise please contact the events team by email.
The abstract guidelines, including eligibility guidelines and abstract format for awards and prizes are available here.
Accommodation
We are delighted to offer 2026 ANZAAG Symposium delegates discounted rates at a select number of hotels in Queenstown.
Queenstown is a popular destination, and we suggest booking accommodation early to avoid disappointment.
For accommodation booking terms and conditions, please refer to the hotel’s policies provided at the time of booking.
5 Stars
30 Brunswick Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Seven minutes (500m) walk to Crowne Plaza
18% off best flexible bed & breakfast rate
Discount Code (Corporate ID Code): ANZAAG26
To Book:
- Visit the QT Queenstown website
- Enter your required dates* and click ‘BOOK’.
- Adjust the number of guests as required.
- Click ‘I have a code’
- In the ‘Corporate ID’ field enter the code: ANZAAG26
- Click ‘UPDATE’
*Discounted rates are valid for stays between 5–9 March 2026, require a minimum of two nights, and are subject to availability at the time of booking.
DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown
4 Stars
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Kawarau Village, Kawarau Falls 9300, New Zealand
21 minutes’ drive to Crown Plaza
Discount Code (Group Code): GASAA
To Book:
- Visit the DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown website
- Enter your required dates* and number of guests
- Click ‘Special rates’
- In the ‘Group code field enter the code: GASAA and click ‘Done’
- Click ‘Check Rooms & Rates’
*Discounted rates are valid for stays between 5–9 March 2026 and are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown
4 Stars
Cnr Stanley and Sydney Street, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
12 minutes (900m) walk to Crowne Plaza
Preferred Partner Rate 15% Off
To Book:
- Visit the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown website
- Enter your required dates* and number of guests
- Select your room and click 'View prices'
- Select 'Preferred partner rate 15% off'
- Complete your reservation
*Discounted rates are valid for stays between 5–9 March 2026 and are subject to availability at the time of booking.
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.
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
Knowledge and skills (category 2) – learning sessions - in hours.
Category 3: Emergency responses
The Anaphylaxis Emergency Response Workshops satisfy the Emergency Response CPD requirement, the workshop will be prospectively recognised as suitable to be claimed as an emergency response activity.
If you're not a member of our CPD program
If you’re not participating in the ANZCA and FPM CPD program, please check with your respective college/provider regarding your CPD classifications. Post-event, you may request an electronic certificate of attendance for CPD evidence from the event organiser.
Sponsorship opportunities
If you wish to express your interest in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2026 ANZAAG Symposium, please view the HCI prospectus and complete the expressions of interest form.
To see the sponsorship opportunities for all our events, please click here.
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