Scientific Meetings and Other Events
There is no doubt that scientific meetings are one of the most important activities organised by the ANZHNCS. These meetings are valuable opportunities to stay up to date with the latest learning from both local and international experience. They can also be a source of inspiration and help re-energise our efforts in preventing and treating head and neck cancers.
ANZHNCS ASM 2025
Dates: Friday 29 – Sunday 31 August 2025
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
Theme: Shaping the Future of Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
Head and neck cancer has significant patient morbidity and mortality requiring complex multi-disciplinary care. This was the impetus for forming our society back in 1998 with the goal of promoting quality care for all head and neck cancer patients. The ASM brings us together to share our passion and expertise with the latest advances in treatment of this terrible cancer. This is an exciting time for our patients with the emergence of new therapies such as immunotherapy, FLASH radiotherapy, de-escalation trials, new surgical technologies, and recognition of the importance of survivorship, improving surveillance, providing best supportive care, and improving the quality of life for our patients.
The Adelaide ASM will include pre-meeting workshops on Thursday 28 August 2025, including a Multi-disciplinary Supportive Care and Survivorship Workshop, convened by Dr Lee Pryor and Tracey Nicholls in conjunction with keynote speaker Professor Jo Patterson, and an exciting opportunity for a tour of the new Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research organised by A/Prof Hien Le.
We have an exciting line up of invited keynote speakers who will share their expert knowledge and experience with us in Adelaide.
Inaugural Head and Neck Cancer Gala
Dates: Saturday, 1 November 2025
Venue: Strangers’ Dining Room, NSW Parliament House
Jointly hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Head & Neck Cancer Society and Head and Neck Cancer Australia, the inaugural Head and Neck Cancer Gala is the first event of its kind in Australia dedicated to raising vital funds for research and patient support to help people affected by Head and Neck Cancer now and into the future.
This event is about more than just fine dining, great company and raising funds. It is also a chance to come together as a community to recognise the incredible dedication of those working to improve the lives of people affected by Head and Neck Cancer.
We are also delighted to be launching the inaugural Head and Neck Cancer Awards recognising two individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to improving outcomes for people with Head and Neck Cancer. Award nominations open now!
ANZAOMS Annual Scientific
Dates: 13–15 November 2025
Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
ANZHNCS ASM 2027
Dates: August 2027 (dates to be confirmed)
Venue: Perth, Western Australia (venue to be confirmed)
Convenor: Professor Camile Farah
Theme: Innovation, Precision, and Impact: Advancing Head and Neck Cancer Care
The field of head and neck oncology is increasingly focused on tailoring treatment to individual patients based on their tumour characteristics, genetic makeup, and other factors. Head and neck cancer treatment is seeing rapid advancements in areas like immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and new surgical techniques. Our ultimate goal is to improve patient survival rates and quality of life. Our theme highlights the importance of precision in diagnosis and treatment planning, the need for ongoing innovation in the field, and the progress being made towards these goals.
The Perth ASM promises to bring together leaders in head and neck oncology in the beautiful surrounds of Western Australia and all it has to offer.
The preliminary program will explore:
- Discussions on the latest advancements in surgical techniques, such as robotic surgery and minimally invasive approaches.
- Presentations on the use of advanced imaging and diagnostic tools, including AI-powered image analysis.
- Insights into the use of immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and new drug development in head and neck cancer.
- Case studies and best practices in multidisciplinary care.
- Global perspectives on the challenges and successes in head and neck cancer treatment.
- Workshops on advanced diagnostic methods, early detection, and imaging.
- Discussions on patient experiences, access to care, and the impact of treatment on quality of life.
We are excited to bring the meeting back to Perth and look forward to hosting you. Plan ahead and take the time to create an unforgettable holiday in WA.