The Sponsored Overseas Delegate Program supports the professional development of anaesthetists working in low‑ and middle‑income countries by providing the opportunity to attend and contribute to the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) run by the Society for Paediatric Anaesthesia in New Zealand and Australia (SPANZA).
Each year, SPANZA welcome international colleagues whose work strengthens paediatric anaesthesia in diverse and resource‑limited settings. Through this program, delegates gain access to world‑class education, opportunities for academic contribution, and valuable professional networks across Australia, New Zealand and the wider region.
Previous delegates have included anaesthetists from Uganda, Mongolia, Thailand, Bhutan, Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal, India, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste.
By attending the ASM, successful applicants can:
- Share their expertise through speaking or poster presentations
- Access the latest research and clinical updates in paediatric anaesthesia
- Build international collaborations that support ongoing learning and capacity‑building
- Undertake a hospital observership (subject to availability) to experience local practice first‑hand
If you're a Consultant Anaesthetist working in a developing nation and are passionate about advancing paediatric anaesthesia in your community, we warmly encourage you to apply.
2026 ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING
This year, the SPANZA Annual Scientific Meeting will be held jointly with ANZAPS (Australian and New Zealand Association of Paediatric Surgeons Inc). The event will be held at the JW Marriott on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia. This special meeting will unite leading specialists in Paediatric Anaesthesia and Surgery from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond. The program will feature inspiring plenary sessions, interactive clinical workshops and opportunities for collaboration and professional development — all set against the backdrop of the vibrant Gold Coast. To read more about the conference, head to the link here.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are now open. This year, applications will be done by online submission; however, if you're having any trouble with your online submission, you are encouraged to reach out to the SPANZA Secretariat at any time for a form. To apply to be a 2026 Sponsored Overseas Delegate, please head to the link below. Your application requires you to complete the online form, upload your current Curriculum Vitae, and include 2 referees with their contact details.
Applicants must be Consultant Anaesthetists.
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for applications is FRIDAY, THE 26TH OF JUNE. Notifications to applications are scheduled to be provided by the end of July.
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CONTACT US
If you're having any trouble with the online submission, please contact the SPANZA Secretariat at any time on the details below.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: + 61 2 4319 8519