The ANZSCTS Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) 2026 runs from Wednesday 4 to Saturday 7 November 2026 at the JW Marriott Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia. It is organised by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (ANZSCTS). The theme is "Forging Future Masters: Cultivating Knowledge, Technique and Resilience in Cardiothoracic Surgery."
The meeting focuses on innovation and evolution in cardiac and thoracic surgery. Topics range from structural heart interventions to minimal-access surgery, and from "old pathology" such as rheumatic heart disease to "new pathology" such as mechanical assist devices. They span the congenital corners to the thoracic cage. The programme includes research abstracts, poster presentations, rapid-fire mini-oral sessions and several "masters" masterclasses.
Programme features
- Advanced Trainees Workshop and wet lab
- Cardiothoracic Nurse and Allied Health Education Day
- Pre-meeting workshops on specialised surgical topics for trainees and Fellows
- Industry masterclasses, including an Edwards masterclass on decision-making in mitral valve surgery (ticketed)
- A trade and technical exhibition showcasing technological advances
International invited speakers
- Prof. David Barron: Head of Cardiac Surgery, Evelina Children's and Royal Brompton Hospitals, London
- Prof. Konrad Hoetzenecker, MD PhD: Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville
- Prof. Dr. med. Utz Kappert: cardiovascular surgeon and expert in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS)
Sponsors
Edwards Lifesciences and Medtronic (Platinum), plus Johnson & Johnson MedTech, AtriCure and Abacus Medicine Pharmaceuticals. Destination partner: Experience Gold Coast.
Registration fees (AUD, including GST)
The early-bird discount has closed, so standard fees now apply:
- Surgeon member: AUD 1,600
- Surgeon non-member: AUD 2,050
- Non-surgeon cardiac specialist: AUD 1,200
- Registrar/trainee: AUD 780 for members, AUD 1,200 for non-members
- Nurse/allied health: AUD 350 for members, AUD 450 for non-members
- Medical student or LMIC delegate: AUD 350
- Retired surgeon: AUD 450
Day registration ranges from AUD 250 to AUD 1,050. No CPD figure is published.
The next meeting, ANZSCTS ASM 2027, has been announced for 3–6 November 2027 at QT Queenstown, Aotearoa New Zealand.
