23 March 2024

Sydney Central Hotel

In our busy lives, there is huge value in taking some time out to share ideas, collaborate and brainstorm. This day is designed to bring SPANZA researchers together to discuss ideas, the pathway to turning them into a reality and to host a ‘think tank’ of ideas.

The meeting is being held in person and Zoom access will also be available.

Sydney Central Hotel (formally Novotel Sydney Central)

169-179 Thomas Street, Haymarket
T +61 2 9281 6888

Novotel Sydney Central is located within walking distance of Darling Harbour in Sydney's CBD, and is conveniently located close to Sydney's leading entertainment precinct, exhibition venues, and local attractions.

Situated at the end of a quiet-cul-de-sac and offering easy access to Central Railway Station, Novotel Sydney Central's facilities are perfect for those travelling to Sydney for business or leisure.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is offered for Friday and Saturday night:

Standard Queen Room

$249 per night

Parking onsite for delegates:

$15 daily
$30 overnight

PROGRAM

8:00	REGISTRATION and coffee
8:30	IT STARTS WITH AN IDEA...		Chair: Susan Humphreys
	08:30	A letter to my younger research self	Prof Nadia Badawi
	09:10	Tips from the Top - How research organisations can best help emerging investigators/researchers.	Adjunct Prof Paula Bray
	09:50	Do you plan your research career, or does it just happen?	Prof Robert Sanders
10:30	Morning Tea
11:00	TURNING THOUGHTS INTO REALITY		Chair: Paul Davies
	11:00	Research priority setting	Prof Britta von Ungern Sternberg
	11:40	Will Journal exist in 5 years time?	Prof Andrew Davidson
	12:20	Managing work, life and research	A/Prof Emily Blyth
1:00	Lunch
2:00	PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION		Chair: Fiona Taverner
	A Session where attendees can present their research ideas (at any stage of development) for group discussion and feedback. This is a great opportunity to develop research ideas with a forum of likeminded individuals. The research committee would strongly encourage anyone who is intending to apply for a SPANZA research grant to consider presenting their project for development prior to grant submission. The BAT Trial - Best Anaesthesia for Tonsillectomies Trial - A/Prof Paul Lee Archer All others very welcome.
3:30	Afternoon Tea
4:00	PhD SESSION		Chair: Justin Skowno
	This session aims to support early and mid-career researchers through the journey of a higher degree by research and lean on the experience and learning of those that have gone before them.
5:30	Chats and Canapes
7:00	Dinner (Optional)

DINNER (optional)

A dinner will be held at Platform 818, a short walk from the hotel.

Dinner will be at 7.00pm.

Cost: $110 pp

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Please book during registration process. Partners welcome.

Spaces strictly limited.

Registration

Registrations are now open.

COST:

$100 for Medical attendees, in person

$30 for Trainees, nurses, technicians, scientists and other allied health

Free for online attendance

SPANZA is proud to support furthering research in the field of paediatric anaesthesia

The meeting is being held in person and zoom access will also be available. Each person attending the meeting needs to complete their own registration.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER