Dates: 19-20 June 2026
Location: InterContinental, Wellington, New Zealand
Skin Cancer NZ (formerly MelNet) is bringing the sector together for this summit to strengthen how New Zealand prevents, detects and treats all forms of skin cancer, while ensuring care is equitable for everyone.
Under the theme "Equity in Action: Bridging Gaps for Skin Cancer", the program features keynote presentations, interactive panels, and skills-based workshops showcasing innovative research, real-world strategies, and collaborative solutions.
The Summit begins with two optional half-day workshops on Thursday 18 June:
Skin Surgery Masterclass (morning); and
Advanced Dermoscopy Masterclass (afternoon), followed by the main conference.
Dates: 29-31 July 2026
Location: Sofitel Brisbane Central, Queensland
The Breast Cancer Trials Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) is the leading forum for breast cancer clinical trials research in Australasia. The meeting brings together international experts, Australian and New Zealand researchers, and emerging leaders to share advances, ideas and developments in clinical trials research.
The ASM also provides an important opportunity for early and mid-career researchers to learn more about participating in multidisciplinary, collaborative clinical trials research, while fostering meaningful connection and discussion across the research community.
The 2026 ASM will feature a new scientific welcome session, followed by a welcome event and abstract viewing session, alongside the annual Trials Coordination Forum, New Concept Development Workshop, Q&A event, Scientific Sessions, Abstract presentations, Symposia, and a dedicated Trainee and Early Career Day for Oncology Trainees on Saturday 1 August 2026.
Dates: 7 September 2026
Location: International Locations
WRAD is a day dedicated to uniting together to highlight the essential role of radiotherapy in treating cancer, relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients.
The WRAD committee is made up of radiation and clinical oncology professionals, patients, and campaigners who are dedicated to launching this historic day; however, WRAD is a movement for everyone.
Dates: 20–25 September 2026
Location: Novotel Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 13th Residential
Australia and Asia-Pacific Clinical Oncology Research Development (ACORD) Workshop
The ASM provides an important opportunity for early and mid-career researchers to learn more about participating in multidisciplinary, collaborative clinical trials research, while fostering meaningful connection and discussion across the research community.
ACORD 2026 will be held from 20–25 September 2026 at the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park. MOGA invites applications from early career clinical cancer researchers from all oncology subspecialties across the Asia-Pacific region.
ACORD is a unique, career-enhancing program distinguished by its global focus, task-oriented format and highly collaborative learning environment. Participants benefit from one-on-one guidance, mentoring and networking with world-renowned faculty, while working in small groups to develop their own clinical research protocols.
ACORD 2026 offers a structured week of mentorship, collaboration and research development.
We encourage eligible applicants to consider this opportunity and to submit their application
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Dates: 15-17 July 2026
Location: Pullman Melbourne, Albert Park, Victoria, Australia
'Shaping tomorrow’s thoracic cancer care together’
As lung cancer diagnostics and therapies continue to evolve at a rapid pace, so too must our ability to harness our collective strengths to deliver the most optimal care for our patients.
This year’s meeting themed ‘Shaping tomorrow’s thoracic cancer care together’ will showcase the latest hot topics across multiple subspecialties in thoracic malignancies, original research abstracts, our ever-popular debate session, and hands-on research workshops.
The TOGA ASM remains a uniquely valuable forum - bringing together everyone involved in the field of thoracic malignancies across Australia and New Zealand. This opportunity for connection, both professional and collegial, is what drives vital collaborations and advances in our field. On behalf of the Steering Committee, I am thrilled to welcome you to Melbourne. Let us continue to build on our strong momentum in education, scientific research, and collaboration as we work together to improve outcomes for patients with thoracic malignancies.
Secure your early bird registration by 31 March 2026.
Dates: 8-10 October 2026
Location: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank, Queensland
We are pleased to announce the 2nd Australasian International Breast Congress (AIBC), to be held in Brisbane, Australia.
This Congress marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the World Congress on Controversies in Breast Cancer (CoBrCa), the Australasian Society for Breast Disease (ASBD), and Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand (BreastSurgANZ).
AIBC will be the main congress in the field of breast diseases in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026. It will continue the tradition of directly addressing key issues facing clinicians in their daily practice, including medical oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, breast imaging, pathology, reconstruction, allied health, and survivorship.
Dates: 27 May 2026
Location: Virtual via Zoom
CQUEST strongly supports the inclusion of the consumer voice in study design and recognises that their input is critical to shaping the quality of life (QoL) aspects of clinical trials.
This opportunity aims to explore a co-designed model to make the best use of consumer expertise when deciding on QoL and patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) strategies for cancer clinical trials.
Dates: 22 - 24 October 2026
Location: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, New Zealand
Registrations are now open for the RANZCR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, to held 22–24 October 2026 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, New Zealand.
The theme, Better Together. He waka eke noa, reflects the collective spirit of progress and partnership that drives our professions forward.
In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, collaboration has never been more vital. Radiology and radiation oncology sit at the heart of patient care, supporting and working alongside an ever-broadening range of medical specialties. Together, we navigate increasing complexity, embrace emerging technologies, and translate new research and knowledge into better outcomes for our patients.
He waka eke noa – we are all in this together – embodies the strength and unity of our community. We invite you to join us in Christchurch as we explore, learn and grow — together.
Date: 17- 20 March 2026
Location: Pullman on the Park, Melbourne, Victoria.
The 38th TROG ASM was held in the vibrant and culture-rich city of Melbourne. The 2026 theme was Driving Intelligent Trials, with three timely sub-themes:
Precision & Performance
Equity in Motion
Fuelling the future
TROG Members gathered at our premier annual event to connect, collaborate and explore the latest developments in clinical trials, innovation in practice, and future directions in radiation oncology.
Dates: 12 March - 15 March 2024
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Theme: Together Towards Tomorrow: Working together for Better Cancer Outcomes
TROG Cancer Research has just finished hosting our 36th Annual Scientific Meeting in our home town of Newcastle, NSW and would like to thank all sponsors and organisers for a truly memorable event. Stay tuned for more as we prepare a wrap up of the week to be posted asap!
Dates: 1 December to 3 December 2023
Location: Ski Rider Hotel in Wilsons Valley.
Trek4TROG was a memorable and exhillerating experience for everyone involved and well exceeded its fundraising target, collecting a mammoth $30,000 in funds for our vital cancer research.
The journey to the summit of Mount Kosciusko is 22km and took 7 hours to complete, as trekkers experienced a variety of weather elements on the way!
We thank all of the participants in 2023 and look forward to our next big TREK, in the Blue Mountains in October 2024. Stand bye for more information as it comes to hand!
Date: 2 December 2025
Location: Online
The CDW was designed to encourage and support TROG’s clinical cancer researchers to bring new ideas for clinical research projects/concepts to TROG Cancer Research and to have these ideas workshopped in a multidisciplinary and collaborative manner.
With the theme 'Designing Accessible Trials', TROG members were invited to submit their research idea for consideration.
