Please find attached a flyer for our ASM on the Gold Coast. Venue is JW Marriot Hotel between 4-7 November 2026.
We will host an extra day of Pre Meeting workshops on specialised surgical topics. More information will be sent as we formulate our full program. Keep updated via the ASM website https://www.anzsctsasm.com/au
This meeting will feature several dynamic international cardiac and thoracic surgeons. Our invited speakers are known for their enthusiasm, expertise and involvement in new technologies and current trials. The theme of the meeting is “Forging Future Masters: Cultivating Knowledge, Technique and Resilience in Cardiothoracic Surgery”. What path will our next generation of surgeons tread, and how will cardiothoracic surgery evolve?
ANZSCTS ASM 2026 will include an Advanced Trainees Workshop and a wet lab, a Cardiothoracic Nurse and Allied Health Education Day, and pre-meeting workshops on specialised surgical topics, all aimed at Trainees and Fellows.
The scientific program will also feature research abstracts and a range of invited local speakers. This year, ANZSCTS ASM 2026 focuses on innovation and evolution, with anticipated topics ranging from structural heart interventions to minimal-access surgery; from “old pathology” such as rheumatic heart disease to “new pathology” such as mechanical assist; and from the congenital corners to the thoracic cage! There will be topics to pique the interest of all, from those at the beginning of their training in our specialty to those with a wealth of experience. The program will also include rapid-fire mini-oral sessions, poster presentations, and several “masterclass” opportunities.
A major feature of the meeting is an inclusive trade and technical exhibition that provides delegates with information on technological advances and innovation.
Surfers Paradise is a relaxed and beautiful location, a wonderful family holiday destination, and an iconic fitness destination for everyone, from bushwalkers to triathletes.
Our Convening team are:
- Andrie Stroebel Chief Scientific Convenor and ANZSCTS Chair, Science and Education Committee
- Nelson Alphonso Scientific Convenor
- Agneta Geldenhuys Scientific Convenor
- Matt Yong Scientific Convenor
- James Edelman ANZSCTS Trainees Day Convenor
- Benjamin Robinson ANZSCTS Trainees Day Convenor
- Patricia Sinnamon Nurse and Allied Health Education Day Convenor
International speakers are (Bios attached in flyer):
- Dr Marion Durand, France
- Prof Utz Kappert, Germany
- Dr Konrad Hoetzenecker, United States of America
- Dr David Barron, Canada
Regards
ANZSCTS
