ANZCA ASM Auckland 1-5 May 2026 : 29 days to go
ANZCA ASM 2026

Pause and play in the HCI

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the meeting and check out the below complimentary activities in the healthcare industry exhibition at NZICC.

All Blacks Activation
Saturday 2 May, 12-1.30pm
Exhibition Hall, NZICC (next to the ANZCA and FPM Lounge)

Check out the All Blacks activation during the Saturday lunch break and soak up a bit of rugby magic. Say hello to a former All Black, grab a quick photo on your phone, and check out what’s on offer.

  • Meet and take a photo with a former All Black (using your own phone or camera).
  • Personalise and purchase an official All Blacks jersey (at your own cost), ready for pickup at the NZICC before the end of the ASM.
  • No booking necessary, just swing by on the day!

Massages
Sunday 3 May and Monday 4 May 2026, 12-3pm
Cost: Complimentary

Relax and recharge with a massage! Whether you’re feeling tense from sitting through sessions or just need a quick break, Momentum massage are here to help you unwind. Stop by the lounge for a calming experience that will leave you refreshed and ready to dive back into the action.
Sessions will go for roughly 5-10min depending on demand and will target shoulders, neck and head.

9D Breathwork
Sunday 3 May 2026, 12.30-1.30pm
Cost: Complimentary

What is a 9D Breathwork you ask? A typical session is simple but powerful. You’ll lie down, put on high-quality headphones, and be guided through breathwork patterns supported by immersive sound and coaching. Think of it as a “reset” for the mind and body. Hosted by The Breathwork Coach. get ready to feel relaxed, energised and ready to take on the rest of the week. Registration for this activity is required and can be completed via the ‘Optional Activities’ section of our registration site.

#ThisGirlBlocks
Saturday – Tuesday
ASM Community Area

#ThisGirlBlocks is dedicated to supporting, empowering, & increasing the visibility of women in regional anaesthesia & beyond. After all, girls who block, rock! Come meet the amazing women behind it all, Becki Marsh in the ASM Community Area.

Yarning Circle/ Whakawhanaungatanga
Saturday – Tuesday

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples traditionally use yarning circles for dialogue. This yarning circle is a place for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to come together in respectful dialogue – to connect in a safe space without judgement.
This circle allows us to be present, to share, to look, to listen, and to learn.
For Māori, whakawhanaungatanga is a process of establishing, building and maintaining relationships. A unique opportunity to combine the culture in a meaningful safe setting.

Gamification

Everyone has a chance to win this year! Each day from Saturday to Monday, the top 50 participants on the leaderboard will go into the draw to win a personalised All Blacks jersey and a greenstone necklace.

Winners will be selected at random from the daily top 50 and announced in the HCI Exhibition during morning tea the following day.

Earn points by answering questions, making connections, engaging with the healthcare industry, and completing activities throughout the meeting.

Stay tuned for more updates!

ANZCA acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which the New Zealand International Convention Centre is located, where the 2026 ANZCA ASM will be held. We also acknowledge the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and recognise their unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society, and pay our respects to ancestors and elders, past, present and emerging.

ANZCA recognises Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a foundational document that shapes the historical and cultural landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand and that informs our approach to medical education, research, and community engagement Tangata Whenua.



ANZCA acknowledges and respects Māori as the Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa and is committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, fostering the college’s relationship with Māori, supporting Māori fellows and trainees, and striving to improve the health of Māori.



The college recognises the special relationship between the Pacific peoples of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific, and is committed to supporting those fellows and trainees of ANZCA, and improving the health of Pacific peoples.