NZAO ERDG

NZAO ERDG are pleased to announce they are co-locating with the ANZAOMS 2026 ASM.

INVITATION TO ATTEND

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to attend the 2026 NZAO Education, Research and Development Group (ERDG) biennial meeting in the beautiful city of Christchurch. The meeting will be held at the recently opened Te Pae - a world-class, purpose-built convention and exhibition venue located in the heart of Christchurch’s revitalised city centre.

We are excited to be co-locating our meeting this year with ANZAOMS and the scientific committee has assembled a series of exceptional speakers for our joint plenary day on Friday August 7th. Come join our Maxillofacial surgery colleagues as we explore topics of interest to both specialty groups. This offers a great opportunity for the specialties to align, share common challenges and opportunities and make valuable professional connections. Be sure to register early if you wish to secure limited tickets to the combined gala dinner, to be held at the Christchurch Town Hall.

This will be followed on Saturday with our ERDG study day, continuing the surgical theme. Christchurch is the gateway to the stunning South Island – come for the collegiality, add on some skiing, or simply explore this beautiful region.

I look forward to meeting you in Christchurch in August.

Dr Justine Anderson
ERDG Chair

REGISTRATIONS

All participants are required to officially register to attend the ASM. Please read the following information, along with the registration terms and conditions carefully before registering.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AUD). Given this event is held in New Zealand all fees are subject to 15% New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST).

NZAO ERDG Registration Fees

Registration Type	Early Bird On or prior to Monday 8 June 2026	Standard After Monday 8 June 2026
NZAO ERDG Members	AU $1,500	AU $1,800
NZAO ERDG Postgraduates	AU $380	AU $380
ANZAOMS Thursday Registration	AU $800	AU $800

REGISTRATION ENTITLEMENTS

Attendance at the co-located ANZAOMS/NZAO ERDG Program (Friday 7 August 2026)
Attendance at the NZAO ERDG Program (Saturday 8 August 2026)
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea each day
Entry to exhibition each day
Access to the ASM App
One ticket to the ANZAOMS/NZAO ERDG Gala Dinner (Friday 7 August 2026- limited tickets available)
Access to the Breakfast Sessions (Friday 7 August 2026)
Access to the Records from ANZAOMS/NZAO ERDG co-located program (Friday 7 August 2026)

Attendance at the co-located ANZAOMS/NZAO ERDG Program (Friday 7 August 2026)
Attendance at the NZAO ERDG Program (Saturday 8 August 2026)
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea each day
Entry to exhibition each day
Access to the ASM App
Access to the Breakfast Sessions (Friday 7 August 2026)
Access to the Records from ANZAOMS/NZAO ERDG co-located program (Friday 7 August 2026)

If any NZAO ERDG or ASO Members would like to attend the first day of the ANZAOMS 2026 ASM on Thursday 6 August. ANZAOMS welcomes you to register at the discounted day rate of $800 which will include the following entitlements:
Attendance at the ASM Program on Thursday 6 August
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea
Entry to exhibition
Access to the ASM App
One ticket to the ANZAOMS 2026 ASM Welcome Reception (Thursday 6 August 2026)

PROGRAM

The NZAO ERDG will join with ANZAOMS for a co-located program on Friday 7 August. To view Friday's program please click here

The NZAO ERDG Organising Committee is also curating an engaging and thought-provoking scientific program to be held on Saturday 8 August. The full program will be released shortly—stay tuned.

The program will feature leading international and national invited speakers, sharing their knowledge and expertise across a diverse range of topics relevant to contemporary practice.

Across the two days, the combined ANZAOMS and NZAO ERDG program will offer delegates the opportunity to engage with innovative ideas and reflect on current and future trends within the field.