Invitation to Submit a Course at RANZCO 2026

The call for courses is now open for RANZCO 2026 in Auckland!

Please read through the below information BEFORE you log in and submit your course/s to ensure you meet all the specified requirements.

Please note that you can log in and edit your submission/s up until the portal closes.

Submissions will only be accepted through the online portal until Thursday 16th April @midnight AEST

Submission Information

Scientific Courses

Submissions will be accepted in the below subspecialties / categories:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cataract
  • Cornea
  • Epidemiology / Public Health
  • Genetics
  • Glaucoma
  • Medical Retina
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Ocular Oncology
  • Oculoplastic / Orbit
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Retina
  • Strabismus
  • Sustainability
  • Uveitis
  • Training & Education
  • Vitreoretinal surgery
  • Other

Professional Development Courses

Submissions will be accepted in the below categories:

  • Artificial Intelligence +/- IT
  • Sustainability
  • Education and training
  • Professionalism, standards and ethics
  • Practice management
  • Business skills
  • Cultural safety
  • Other

View the Course Terms and Conditions here.

Please view the Scientific Course Guidelines and Instructions here.

Please view the Professional Development Course Guidelines here.

Each submission will undergo a review by multiple reviewers from the Scientific Program Committee.

Abstracts will be reviewed using the below criteria:

  • Scientific content
  • Diversity of speakers
  • Impact and Interest
  • Originality
  • Audience participation
  • Endorsement by RANZCO Special Interest Groups (1 nomination per SIG)

Only a certain number of abstracts are selected for inclusion in the program. While we understand that it can be disappointing to miss out, the aim is to provide the most comprehensive and diverse program possible.

Decisions of the committee are final.

For further information, please contact the Congress office:
Think Business Events
Ph: 02 8815 8178
Email: ranzco@thinkbusinessevents.com.au

Key Dates (AEST)

Course Submission closes:
Thursday 16th April @midnight AEST

Course Notifications
Monday 29th June

Call for papers/posters/films opens:
Monday 27th April