The ASM program is enriched by the participation of local fellows and trainees and features a distinguished lineup of invited national and international keynote speakers. These experts present the latest advancements, ensuring that our fellows stay at the forefront of medical education, research, and innovation. This commitment to excellence enhances the global reputation of our profession.
Beyond educational opportunities, the meeting fosters open dialogue and collaboration on a wide array of topics pertinent to anaesthetists, pain medicine specialists, perioperative medicine, scientists, and research nurses from across Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. The ASM serves as a vital platform for advancing knowledge and addressing key issues within the fields of anaesthesia and pain medicine. The ASM also aligns with the colleges strategic direction of health and wellbeing, equity, inclusion, diversity, global development, and sustainability.
Each year the ASM provides innovative opportunities for professional development across all three CPD categories – practice evaluation, knowledge and skills and emergency response and an expansive workshop day delivers up to 150 workshops.
New fellows also have the opportunity to present and celebrate their success with friends and family at the College Ceremony held at the ASM and we build a future generation through the Emerging Leaders Conference. As a specialty college we are also pleased to deliver the FPM symposium the day prior to the ASM opening.
The ASM is held annually in locations across Australia and New Zealand and is supported by a local organising committee.
Each year the ASM is predominantly an in-person meeting supported by an OnDemand package.
The 2025 ASM will be in Cairns from 2-6 May.
2 - 6 May 2025 | Cairns Convention Centre
2025 ANZCA ASM
Join us in tropical Far North Queensland in May for the 2025 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting. The theme this year is Futureproof. Early-bird closes at 11.59pm (AEDT) 11 March 2025
Save the date for future ASMs
The 2026 ASM will be held in Auckland from 1-5 May. (Further information will be available in May 2025)
The 2027 ASM will be held in Adelaide from 30 April – 4 May. (Further information will be available in May 2026)