CSSANZ & GSA 2026 CR-ASM – CAIRNS

  • Wednesday 21 October: Trainees’ Day
  • Thursday 22 – Saturday 24 October: CSSANZ & GSA Programs 

The Trainees’ Day and 2026 CR ASM Final Programs are both now available to download:

trainees’ day program

2026 CR ASM final program

We will shortly launch the event app – further details will be published here and communicated via email.

Venues:

  • Trainees’ Day: MR10 & 11 – Level 3, Cairns Convention Centre
  • CR 2026 ASM Concurrent & Combined Program: Mezzanine Floor – Level 3, Cairns Convention Centre

Onsite Registration

On site registration will be available on Mezzanine Floor – Level 3, of the Convention Centre during the following hours:

  • Wednesday 21 Oct. 16:00-18:00
  • Thursday 22 Oct. 06:30 – 18:00
  • Friday 23 Oct. 06:30 – 17:30
  • Saturday 24 Oct. 07:00 – 15:00

Email [email protected].

About the Meeting

This year, CSSANZ and GSA are pleased to come together to bring to you a specialised, diverse and forward-thinking Scientific Program that will have you think ‘outside the box’ and present compelling new developments in key areas of Colorectal Surgery. The combining of the two societies will offer many attractive benefits to both organisations and members. A thought-provoking scientific program – steered by a highly respected Organising Committee – combined with time in beautiful Far North Queensland, adds to this being a must-attend event.

provisional program

Schedule

  1. Wednesday 21 October: GSA Trainees’ Day
  2. Thursday 22 October: Concurrent Programs
  3. Friday 23 October: Combined Programs
  4. Saturday 24 October: Concurrent Programs

Organising Committee – CSSANZ 

  • Prof Frank Frizelle – CSSANZ President
  • Dr Ju Yong Cheong – CR 2026 Scientific Convenor
  • Prof David Clark
  • Dr Chris Gillespie
  • A/Prof Cherry Koh
  • Dr Raymond Yap
  • Ms Leticia Delmenico

Organising Committee – GSA

  • Dr Pieter Prinsloo – Scientific Convenor
  • Dr Merwe Hartslief 
  • Dr Maseelan Naidoo 
  • Dr Jane Theodore  
  • Dr Sabin Warner-Smith 

ASM Partners

Thank you to the following industry who are partnering with us to bring you a not-to-be-missed ASM!

 
Platinum Partner    Major Sponsor

 

 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION PROCESS

The abstract submission process for both CSSANZ and GSA is now open, and will close at AEST 16:00 on Monday 01 June. All submitted papers will be considered for either a podium or e-poster presentation, and eligible selected papers will be considered for a number of respected research awards... find out more here.

OCTOBER IN FNQ

Did you know there's no better time to be in Far North Queensland than in October (2026) - 21 - 24 to be exact? Coming off the tail end of the dry season allows for a perfectly temperate climate: sunny dry days ranging from an average 27-29 degrees with low humidity (hello perfect glow) and limited rainfall makes it a lovely time to be in Cairns. Come for the ASM and stay for all that FNQ offers... find out more

SUPPORT THE 2026 ASM

Collaborate and educate alongside us this October for the CSSANZ & GSA combined ASM. We are pleased to welcome our industry partners to Cairns for what will be a highly valued and recognised program that offers will offer as much to our supporting companies as you do to our members. Packages and exhibition space is limited - find out more here.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples and Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and waterways on which we live.

We honour and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their ongoing strength and resilience despite the past and present impacts of colonisation and dispossession. We acknowledge the important role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people play as leaders in their communities and across Victoria.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples represent the world’s oldest living culture. We celebrate and respect this continuing culture and strive to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people as they draw on the strength of their community, families and culture to build a bright future.