Earlybird Registration rates ended 30 May 2024.  Meeting Dinner tickets (including partners) NZ$150 each.  Partner Ticket for Welcome Function NZ$65 each.  Registration is via Currinda, and will require delegates new to the system to first create a profile.  Payment is by Visa/Mastercard or internet banking - an invoice will be emailed on registration completion.

RACS CPD Information

Annual Scientific Meeting (Friday and Saturday)

This educational activity is eligible for points in the RACS CPD Program. RACS Fellows, Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) and surgeons participating in the RACS CPD Program can claim one point per hour in Educational Activities (total 12 points).  Participation in this activity will be entered into your RACS CPD which can be accessed through ehub.

Lower Limb Workshop (Thursday)

This educational activity is eligible for points in the RACS CPD Program. RACS Fellows, Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) and surgeons participating in the RACS CPD Program can claim one point per hour in Educational Activities (total 4 points).  Participation in this activity will be entered into your RACS CPD which can be accessed through ehub.

Online Registration

Delegates need to make their own accommodation bookings.  A number of hotels are offering discounted pricing for delegates for a limited time.  Please see below for options near to the venue. 

For a complete list of accommodation in Christchurch please visit the official ChristchurchNZ website.

Key Dates

Abstract Submission has now closed - authors will be advised of outcomes by 22 May 2024.

 Note that authors accepted for oral presentations and e-posters must attend in person – there is no option for remote presentation.

NZAPS Annual Scientific Meeting (30-31 August 2024) and Lower Limb Reconstruction Workshop (29 August 2024) Christchurch New Zealand

Attendance

Limited to registered Surgeons, RMOs, Registrars, Plastic Surgery Trainees, Allied Staff, Medical students.  Trade Exhibitors and Sponsors should contact the Conference Organiser for registration information.   The Organising Committee reserves the right to refuse any registration at their discretion. 

Delegates attending the ASM will receive access to view the recorded sessions post event (recordings are not available livestream and exclude AGM, social functions and the Thursday workshop). 

Delegates registered for Access to Recorded Sessions (ASM only): will be able to access recordings one week post event, this registration does not include in-person attendance.

Payment

All fees are in New Zealand Dollars.  Payment will be accepted by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only), internet banking or international bank transfer. Standard fees will apply from 1 June 2024 and will be applied to registrations which remain unpaid. Registration must be paid prior to the commencement of the event. All Free Paper and Poster Presenters must be registered and attend the ASM in person.

Delegate fees in compliance with NZ Tax Law include 15% GST.

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellations or alterations should be put in writing (email) to the Conference Organiser.  Cancellations made up to 29 July 2024 will be refunded less admin fee of NZ$80.00. No refunds (including social event tickets) will be made for cancellations from 30 July 2024 onwards.

Refunds cannot be made due to travel delay or disruption. The event WILL NOT be livestreamed.  If for any reasons beyond the control of the organisers, the conference is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded after deduction of expenses.

Social Functions / Programme

Where social functions are included with registration, delegates must indicate their attendance.  Functions will be closed off once maximum numbers have been reached.  Day only registration is not available for the Meeting.

The Meeting Dinner is limited in number of attendees and  excluded from the registration but may be purchased as a separate ticket.

Special diets may attract an additional charge.  Conference Organisers reserve the right to change the programme without notice.

Accommodation

Accommodation is booked directly with the hotel (see accommodation section).  The delegate should note the cancellation policy for their chosen hotel when making the direct booking.  It is the attendees responsibility to notify the hotel directly of any changes to bookings.

Insurance

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind.  It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the conference and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice.  The NZAPS, and Conference Organisers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance.

Disclaimer of Liability

The Organising Committee, including the NZAPS, and Conference Secretariat, will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by attendees or loss of or damage to their personal property as a result of the conference or related events.