Join us at the JW Marriott Auckland Hotel on Friday 1 May for the 2026 FPM Symposium.
On behalf of the Faculty, I warmly invite you to join us for the 2026 Faculty of Pain Medicine (FPM) Symposium to be held on Friday 1 May 2026 at JW Marriott, Auckland.
The theme this year is "Kotahi tātou i te waka: United in the journey of pain care." This is an opportunity for us to reflect on the science that underpins the practice of pain medicine and raise awareness of the importance of high-quality, evidence-based pain management solutions in achieving brighter futures for our patients.
I’m thrilled to announce our keynote speakers, Professor Lesley Colvin (Professor of Pain Medicine at the University of Dundee, UK) and Associate Professor Jelena M. Janjic (Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, US). The symposium will feature a wide range of topics and discussions, including nanomedicine, innovation, cultural safety, and lived experience.
Ngā mihi,
Dr David Boothman-Burrell
FPM ASM Scientific Convenor
Program
The view the program please click here.
Location
The FPM Symposium will be held at JW Marriott, 22-26 Albert Street, Auckland Central.
Registration
Register for the FPM Symposium here from Monday 1 December 12pm noon (AEDT).
We do not offer a combined registration for the ASM and FPM Symposium. Please ensure you select the relevant meeting from the drop-down menu to register. There will be a number of pain medicine sessions and workshops held throughout the course of the ASM – view the program to plan your days.
FPM Symposium in-person registration
| Early-bird closes at 11.59pm (AEDT) 10 March 2026 | Standard from 11 March 2026 | On the day |
FPM Symposium full in-person registration | NZ$630 | NZ$754 | NZ$881 |
FPM Symposium trainee*, retired fellow, other medical and health professional, and research assistant in-person registration** | NZ$504 | NZ$630 | NZ$757 |
FPM Symposium reception | NZ$155 | NZ$155 | N/A |
FPM Symposium ASBD workshop | NZ$80 | NZ$80 | N/A |
FPM Symposium onDemand registration
Early-bird closes at | Standard | On the day | |
FPM Symposium full onDemand registration | NZ$371 | NZ$497 | NZ$623 |
FPM Symposium trainee*, retired fellow, other medical and health professional, and research assistant onDemand registration** | NZ$245 | NZ$371 | NZ$497 |
All prices quoted are in New Zealand dollars and are inclusive of GST.
*A verification letter from your institution/hospital is required to qualify for the trainee rate. The verification letter should include your name, job title, hospital/institution and be signed off by a supervisor or manager. You do not need to be a trainee of ANZCA or FPM to qualify. Final confirmation will be subject to ANZCA and FPM approval.
**Other medical and health professionals and research assistants (for example, rural generalist anaesthetists, nurses, technicians, research assistants with a specific interest in anaesthesia and/or pain medicine) who wish to attend the FPM Symposium will be considered with documented support from their research group/department.
For tips on registering and to view the full terms and conditions please click here.
Accommodation
Once you have registered for the symposium you will receive a confirmation email with a link to book accommodation. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the FPM Symposium registration secretariat.
Workshop
FPMS01: Management of acute severe behavioural disturbance (ASBD)
Facilitated by Dr Kim Kamieson and Dr Paul Vroegop
Date: Friday 1 May
Time: 7-8.30am
Location: JW Marriott, Auckland Central
Cost: NZ$80pp
This 90-minute workshop, an ANZCA/FPM CPD emergency response activity, will focus on the assessment and management of acute severe behavioural disturbance, including the safe care of patients who require sedation and interventions to de-escalate aggression. The workshop is recognised by the ANZCA and FPM continuing professional development (CPD) program for “Emergency response – acute severe behavioural disturbance (ASBD)”.
Please note that places are limited.
Sustainability
ANZCA is committed to minimising the health impact of climate change and promoting environmental sustainability and has taken measures to reduce its environmental impact. Learn more about ANZCA’s sustainability initiatives here. For more information about the ANZCA ASM’s sustainability initiatives click here.
What we're doing to reduce our carbon footprint at the 2026 FPM Symposium:
- As part of the college’s commitment to environmental sustainability, we’ve eliminated printed registration brochures, handbooks, and pocket programs. This information is now available on the onsite mobile app and on our onDemand platform.
- In most cases we use digital signage, and where possible single-use signage has been eliminated. If printed signage is required, we ensure it is printed on recycled material and can be recycled.
- Lanyards used onsite are made of bamboo which is a renewable resource and an eco-friendly product that will break down over time. We’ll have dedicated recycling stations in key areas at the venue.
What you can do to reduce your carbon footprint at the FPM Symposium:
- Choose to offset your attendance when registering.
- Offset your flight emissions (most airlines provide this option at booking).
- Bring your reusable water bottle.
- Recycle your lanyard and name badge at the designated stations before leaving.
- Choose to reuse hotel towels and linen to conserve water.
- Walk, cycle, share rides, or use public transport – Auckland’s city centre is well connected to the venue by foot and transit.
Continuing professional development (CPD)
In-person attendance
Participants of the ANZCA and FPM CPD program who register for the in-person registration will automatically have their attendance auto-populated to their CPD portfolio in June 2026. ANZCA and FPM CPD participants with full in-person ASM registration will receive:
- Category 2: Knowledge & Skills – Learning Sessions: 4.5 hours
- Category 1: Practice Evaluation, Reviewing Practice – Cultural Safety: 3 hours
Additional sessions or workshops will indicate specific CPD values (for example emergency response activities).
FPM Symposium onDemand package
ANZCA and FPM CPD participants who purchase an FPM Symposium onDemand package will need to manually record their CPD hours under knowledge and skills – learning sessions activity. Due to security reasons, the onDemand functionalities do not allow for auto-population into the CPD portfolio.
How can I claim CPD hours for viewing content post-meeting?
In-person delegates and participants that have purchased an FPM Symposium onDemand package can claim post-meeting content viewing. This viewing will need to be manually updated to your CPD portfolio. Participants of the ANZCA and FPM CPD program may claim time spent on online learning under knowledge and skills – learning sessions.
When recording time in your CPD portfolio, suitable evidence could be a certificate of attendance/participation/completion, written confirmation of registration, or a screenshot of online resources.
Emergency response – ASBD workshop
The acute severe behavioural disturbance (ASBD) workshop satisfies a CPD emergency response requirement. Upon entry to the workshop room, please ensure you sign in with an ANZCA team member. This will confirm your attendance for auto-population to your CPD portfolio in June 2026 and electronic certificate of attendance.
Not a participant of the ANZCA and FPM CPD program?
If you’re not participating in our 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 ANZCA events team.
Download the ANZCA and FPM CPD app
The CPD app:
- Allows you to record activities on the go.
- Provides an easy-to-read dashboard that tracks your progress.
- Fully synchronises with your existing ANZCA and FPM online CPD portfolio.
- Helps you upload evidence of completion of CPD activities – simply take a picture and upload it on the spot!
- Is free to download on Apple and Android phones.
For more information and to download the ANZCA and FPM CPD app click here.
Sponsorship opportunities
We value the long-standing relationships we have in the healthcare industry and are excited to invite you to be part of the 2026 FPM Symposium. There has never been a more important time to reconnect.
Contact us
For further information or any questions you may have, please email the ANZCA events team.
The following terms and conditions apply to anyone registering for one of our events, workshops, conferences, forums or other activities.
We're always exploring new ways to reduce the environmental impact of the events and courses we run.
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Social function
FPMSA01 FPM Symposium reception
Date: Friday 1 May
Time: 7-10pm
Location: Sunset Bar, Top floor, Sudima Auckland City, 63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland
Cost: NZ$155pp
Dress code: Cocktail attire
Slip away to the Sunset Bar, perched on the rooftop of the Sudima Hotel, just a short 10-minute walk from the JW Marriott. You’re in for a treat with expansive views of Ponsonby, Freemans Bay and St Mary’s Bay, across Westhaven and Waitematā Harbour, out to the Waitākere Ranges. Enjoy delicious food, great conversation and a laid-back atmosphere as you take in the scenery.