Conference 2026

Call for abstracts

NZSO 2026 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Advocacy in Action: Shaping Cancer Care Together

Our 2026 theme, Advocacy in Action: Shaping Cancer Care Together, reflects the collective impact of the oncology community in driving meaningful change. We invite abstract submissions that showcase the latest research, innovations and practical insights emerging from across Aotearoa.

We welcome contributions from clinicians, scientists, nurses and allied health professionals, including radiation therapists, for consideration as oral presentations or posters within the programme. Submissions are also encouraged for the Pharmac Awards, recognising excellence and impact in oncology practice and research.

Groundbreaking, life-changing work is happening here in New Zealand. NZSO 2026 provides a platform to share these advancements, foster collaboration, and contribute to shaping the future of cancer care together.

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PRESENATION CATEGORIES

How would you like to present your research?

Oral presentations

If your abstract is accepted as an oral presentation you will be allocated a place in the programme. You will be advised of your allocated presentation time at the time of abstract acceptance notification. Note that there are a limited number of oral presentation opportunities and your abstract submission may be selected for a poster presentation.

Pharmac Emerging Researcher Awards

There are two awards of $3,000 each, open to NZSO members. One for clinical and one for bio-medical. If you would like to be considered for one of these awards please select this presentation type during the submission process.

Poster presentations

If your abstract is accepted as a poster, you will be required to produce a poster to be displayed within the exhibition. There will be a dedicated poster session allocated in the programme on Friday evening.

ABSTRACT TIMELINE

Key dates

Call for abstracts open
Now
Registration open
May
Abstract submission deadline
11.59pm Thursday 25 June
Acceptance notifications sent
Early August
Presenters must be registered by
31 August
Conference
15 – 17 October

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Everything you need to know

CONTACT US

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For further information contact:

Victoria Drinnan 
Conference Innovators
T: +64 27 367 0658
E: victoria@conference.nz