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 |
| onDemand | $NZ230 |
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
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.
Contact us
For further information, please contact us.
We're always exploring new ways to reduce the environmental impact of the events and courses we run.
The following terms and conditions apply to anyone registering for one of our events, workshops, conferences, forums or other activities.
