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Date
24 - 26 October 2025
Location
Rendezvous Hotel: 91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown 9300, New ZealandDelivery
In-personSet against the stunning landscape of Queenstown, the SEN 2025 Conference will bring together local and international experts to explore the expanding global impact of neurostimulation techniques in the treatment of severe mental illness. From ECT to emerging neuromodulation therapies, this conference will highlight both scientific advancements and cross-cultural applications.
Conference program
The Organising Committee is currently curating a dynamic program which will be published online in the coming months.
Registration
Registration will open in June 2025.
Accommodation
Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown is offering 15% off the best accommodation rate for delegates. Promo code: TH17264486
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 for the conference. Online submission is the only accepted method of abstract submission.
The deadline for abstract submission is Monday 7 July 2025.
Key dates to remember:
Abstract submission opens: Thursday 22 May 2025
Abstract submission closes: Monday 7 July 2025
Notification to authors: Thursday 18 July 2025
Author acceptance of offer deadline: Friday 1 August 2025
Presentation formats:
Authors will be required to indicate their preferred presentation format when submitting an abstract. The available presentation types are:
1. Oral presentation
An extended oral presentation is typically a 15–20-minute oral presentation. The presentation will include time for questions.
2. Poster presentation
A poster presentation constitutes a visual display of a research project. Your poster must not extend beyond the boundaries of your display board – one display board will be allocated per poster. The poster display will be an integral part of the program with dedicated times for delegates to interact with poster authors and ask questions. 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, 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 23:59 AEST on Monday 7 July 2025.
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 in order for the presentation to be included in the program.
Support and exhibition
The Organising Committee is pleased to offer various support and exhibition packages that will maximise your company's visibility at the conference. To discuss support opportunities please email events@ranzcp.org
Further enquiries
For any enquiries regarding abstract submission or the conference please contact events@ranzcp.org
Terms & 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 Sunday 21 September 2025 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. The RANZCP is mindful of the health risks posed by COVID-19, and the importance of following official medical advice with respect to social distancing, practicing good hygiene and staying at home when unwell. The RANZCP requests that any delegate who is feeling unwell or has cold or flu-like symptoms, or who may have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, not attend the conference.
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; however, you may be asked to provide additional details.
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 conference Organising Committee accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.
Privacy policy
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.
