NZSO Conference 2025

We warmly invite you to join us for the 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the New Zealand Society for Oncology in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Building on the success of last year’s gathering in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, this year presents a perfect opportunity to celebrate and showcase our Society that has flourished over the past five decades.

Our theme for 2025 is “Cancer and the Community.” As researchers, NZSO members continuously strive for excellence. But when we consider the far-reaching impact of cancer at a personal level, it becomes clear that our ‘community’ encompasses all New Zealanders. Building on last year’s focus on strengthening internal connections, 2025 is about looking outward. It’s time to engage more broadly with the communities we serve.

For the first time, we are introducing a free, open public plenary session, inviting the wider community to learn about the latest research and its real-world impact. Additionally, we are proud to present our inaugural Nurses & Allied Health Award, recognizing the vital contributions that all cancer care professionals make to translational cancer research.

I started my clinical training in Ōtepoti Dunedin in the late 90’s, and am excited to be returning back to this dynamic and historic city. The first NZSO meeting took place in Ōtepoti Dunedin, and we look forward to heading south again to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and engage with all communities affected by cancer.

Dr Laird Cameron
NZSO President