Faculty of Adult Psychiatry 2026 Conference

Date

20 - 22 November 2026

Location

QT Queenstown
30 Brunswick Street,
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Organised by

RANZCP

Delivery

In-person

We are delighted to invite you to Queenstown, Aotearoa New Zealand, for the RANZCP Faculty of Adult Psychiatry 2026 Conference. Building on two years of collaboration with the Section of Private Practice Psychiatry and the ADHD Network, this year we welcome the inclusion of the Military, Veterans and Emergency Services Personnel Network.

From Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November 2026, set against the spectacular landscape of Queenstown — surrounded by mountains and resting beside Lake Wakatipu — we will bring specialist expertise into conversation and create a forum for shared learning, thoughtful exchange, and interdisciplinary dialogue.

The theme ‘Complexity, trauma and neurodiversity in contemporary practice’ reflects the reality that patients in adult psychiatric practice rarely present with a single, contained diagnosis. Instead, we increasingly encounter interwoven symptom patterns shaped by trauma, neurodivergence, culture, adversity, and systemic inequities.

Our focus will be on strengthening clinical practice to deliver care that is inclusive, reflective, and responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve — grounded in compassionate curiosity, diagnostic humility, and collaborative formulation.

We warmly invite you to join us for what promises to be a stimulating and collegial gathering.

Conference program

The Organising Committee is currently curating a dynamic program which will be published online in the coming months.

Accommodation options

The conference venue, the QT Queenstown, is now fully booked over the conference dates.

Queenstown offers a wide range of accommodation options near the conference venue. Nearby properties include:

Within walking distance of the venue

A short drive from the venue

Additionally there are Airbnb and holiday rentals throughout Fernhill and central Queenstown.

As Queenstown is a popular year-round destination, we strongly encourage attendees to book accommodation early to secure the best rates and availability.

Registration

Registration for the conference is now open. Early bird rates are available until 20 October 2026.

Conference registration includes:

Access to all conference sessions from Friday 20- Sunday 22 November 2026
Refreshments and lunch on conference days
Conference name badge and access to the conference app
One (1) ticket to the Welcome reception on Friday 20 November 2026

Early bird pricing closes at 23:59 on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Pricing

Full registration	Early bird fee (before or on 20 October 2026)	Standard price (after 20 October 2026)
RANZCP Fellow/Affiliate	$955	$1095
Non-RANZCP Fellow psychiatrists and other medical practitioners	$1200	$1300
RANZCP CPD participant	$1055	$1155
RANZCP trainee	$510	$610
Retired Fellow	$640	$740
Allied health professional	$610	$715
University student	$510	$610

Conference add-ons
Welcome reception - guest ticket	$105

Conference registration includes:

Attendance at the welcome reception on Wednesday 16 September
Access to all conference sessions on Wednesday 16 – Friday 18 September
Refreshments and lunch on all conference days
Conference name badge and access to the conference app

Call for abstracts

Abstracts are now invited. If you wish to submit an abstract for consideration by the Organising Committee, you must also intend to register to attend the conference. Online submission is the only accepted method of abstract submission.

The deadline for abstract submission is Friday 10 July 2026

Key dates to remember

Abstract submission closes: Friday 10 July 2026
Notification to authors: Friday 24 July 2026
Author acceptance of offer deadline: Friday 31 July 2026

Presentation types

Authors will be required to indicate their preferred presentation format when submitting an abstract. The available presentation types are:

1. Oral presentation

An oral presentation is typically allocated 15minutes. The allocated presentation time will include time for questions.

2. Poster presentation

A poster presentation constitutes a visual display of a research project. More information regarding the logistics of the poster presentations will be advised upon acceptance.

How to submit your abstract

Abstract submission is a two-step process:

Step 1

Download the abstract template [MS Word; 29.2 KB], save it to your desktop and complete it.

Step 2

Create an account via the abstract submission portal and upload your abstract.

Please note:

All abstracts must be prepared according to the guidelines provided. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned to the author and must be re-submitted immediately in the correct format to be considered for inclusion in the program.
Abstract submission will close at 11.59pm AEDT on Friday 10 July 2026.

Abstract speaker registration

The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the conference. Similarly, no presenter fee is paid to successful participants.

All presenters must register for the conference for the presentation to be included in the program.

Contact

For any enquiries regarding abstract submission or the conference please contact events@ranzcp.org

Terms and conditions

Cancellation policy

Delegate cancellation - change of mind

All requests for cancellation must be made in writing and sent to events@ranzcp.org.

Cancellations received before Friday 23 October 2026 will incur a $75.00 administration fee. No refunds will be issued after this date. However, an alternative delegate name may be submitted. All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to events@ranzcp.org.

Delegate cancellation - medical

The health and safety of conference attendees is our highest priority.

If, on medical grounds, you are unable to attend the conference, you must cancel your attendance in writing by email to events@ranzcp.org. A full refund will be provided.

The RANZCP reserves the right to decline your registration at their discretion and if so, a full refund will apply.

Conference cancellation

If we are required to make any changes or cancellations to our conference due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, terrorism, war, strikes or industrial action, fire, explosion, inevitable accident, breakdown of property, changes in law, or pandemics or global health crises, delegates will be notified by email and will be provided a full refund of their registration fee.

Health and safety

All participants at the conference will be required to comply with the Health and Safety Guidelines and protocols in place with the venue/s and the conference which will be aligned and compliant with all relevant Commonwealth and state government health advice at that time. By registering for this event, the RANZCP reserves the right to provide your contact details to authorities for the purposes of contact tracing and any other relevant government requirements. Details of any relevant protocols and requirements will be communicated to delegates who will be bound by these requirements.

Insurance

Conference participants are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. The RANZCP and the Organising Committee accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.

The RANZCP will only collect personal information from individuals when it is reasonably necessary for the activities of the RANZCP, and all such collection will be subject to the RANZCP Privacy Policy and any other notifications.