Welcome from the president and dean

Dear colleagues,

It brings us great joy to invite you to Cairns, a breathtaking destination where rainforest meets reef, for the 2025 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) and the FPM Symposium. The ASM is the premier scientific event for ANZCA and FPM and is highly valued by our colleagues.

The ASM will be held at the Cairns Convention Centre from 2-6 May. The theme “Futureproof” sees the regional organising committee working towards a dynamic program, that will inform and challenge us, promote discussion and showcase the diverse facets of our profession.

We’re indebted to the regional organising committee, who have worked hard to develop a stimulating and creative ASM program. We’re also grateful for the outstanding support of the healthcare industry. Their contributions help make this a successful and high-quality meeting and provide us with the opportunity to experience the latest technology and medicines in several fields.

For all contributors, we’re very appreciative of the effort and planning that goes into every presentation, discussion, and workshop. This meeting wouldn’t be possible without your valuable contributions. We look forward to connecting with you!

The FPM Symposium will be held on Friday 3 May at the Pullman Cairns International Hotel. The theme “Diving deep” is as an opportunity to delve into various critical aspects of pain management. The program will emphasise the importance of providing equitable access to high-quality, evidence-based pain management solutions. Make sure you stay on for valuable networking with colleagues at the reception which will be held at Ollies Italian, located at the exclusive waterfront dining precinct in Cairns.

The ASM program will be available from late-November and we hear the organisers are mixing up the last day as an added 2025 attraction. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the world, exchanging ideas and research. Building valuable professional networks that will extend beyond the meeting itself. We open for registration on 2 December!