Registration
Early bird registration has closed and standard registration rates apply.
All prices are in New Zealand Dollars and include Goods and Services Tax of 15%.
The Registration Desk, which will be located on the Ground Floor foyer of the Te Pae Convention Centre, directly opposite the main entrance, will be open at the following times:
Saturday, 18th May 0900 - 1730
Sunday, 19th May 0700 - 1730
Monday, 20th May 0700 - 1730
Tuesday, 21st May 0800 - 1400
Membership
Medical practitioners with appropriate training in rheumatology as a rheumatology specialist.
Medical practitioners whose work is related to rheumatic diseases, such as Rheumatology Advanced Trainees.
Non-medical practitioners, whose work is associated with the sciences relating to rheumatic diseases such as rheumatology nurses, physiotherapists, podiatrists etc.
All registration fees include GST
Registration includes:
• entry to all scientific sessions and industry symposia
• electronic conference programme and meeting abstracts via the conference app
• morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Sunday 19 May and Monday 20 May
• morning tea and lunch on Tuesday 21 May
Registration Fees
ARA and NZRA Members | Earlybird (payment before or on 29 March) | Standard (payment after 29 March) | Inclusions |
| Full Registration | $700 | $850 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May. Tickets must be purchased for Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
| Day Registration | $300 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May. Tickets must be purchased for Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
Non-members | Earlybird (payment before or on 29 March) | Standard (payment after 29 March) | Inclusions |
| Full Registration | $850 | $1000 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May. Tickets must be purchased for Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
| Day Registration | $400 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May. Tickets must be purchased for Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
NZHPR | Earlybird (payment before or on 29 March) | Standard (payment after 29 March) | Inclusions |
| Full Registration | $450 | $550 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May and the Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
| Day Registration | $200 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May. Tickets must be purchased for Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
NZHPR and ARA | Earlybird (payment before or on 29 March) | Standard (payment after 29 March) | Inclusions |
| Full Registration | $500 | $650 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May and the Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
| Day Registration | $300 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May. Tickets must be purchased for Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
| Trainee, ARA or NZRA Associate Members, NZRA life member working and fulltime PhD student | Earlybird (payment before or on 29 March) | Standard (payment after 29 March) | Inclusions |
| Full Registration | $700 | $850 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May and the Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
| Day Registration | $280 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May. Tickets must be purchased for Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
Medical Student | Earlybird (payment before or on 29 March) | Standard (payment after 29 March) | Inclusions |
| Full Registration | $200 | $250 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May and the Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
| Day Registration | $280 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May. Tickets must be purchased for Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
Retired ARA | Earlybird (payment before or on 29 March) | Standard (payment after 29 March) | Inclusions |
| Full Registration | $0 | $0 | Welcome Reception on Saturday 18 May. Tickets must be purchased for Gala Dinner on Monday 20 May. |
You can purchase additional tickets for the Gala Dinner.
Guest tickets are no longer available for the Welcome Reception.
| Registration | Price | Inclusions |
| Gala Dinner | $150 | Gala Dinner on Monday 20th May. |
Additional Meetings
Paediatric Satellite Symposium
Thursday 16 May to Saturday 18 May
We are delighted to offer the first Paediatric Satellite Symposium since 2017. The symposium will include continuing education through plenary talks, a forum to share difficult cases and engage in peer-to-peer learning, with the support of an international expert, Dr Marinka Twilt. Multi-disciplinary team members will have the opportunity to learn how to better support children, youth and their families live with a chronic illness and communication and collaboration will be facilitated between paediatric rheumatology multi-disciplinary team members across Australasia, with a particular focus improving patient/family care and education.
Registration includes
- entry to all sessions
- morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Friday 17 May
- morning tea on Saturday 18 May
- Meet and Greet - drinks and nibbles on Thursday 16 May
- Symposium Dinner on Friday 17 May
The APRG Business Meeting will be held Thursday 16 May, prior to the Symposium.
Paediatric Satellite Symposium | Price |
| Medical | $400 |
| Non-medical | $300 |
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Workshop
Friday 17 May
Following on from the Hobart meeting in 2023, AMISIG is delighted to host a further musculoskeletal ultrasound workshop. We will be reviewing scanning technique for common joints needed for Rheumatologists and will be reviewing ultrasound features seen in Sjogren's syndrome. There will also be a focus on vascular ultrasound for evaluation and diagnosis of GCA facilitated by Australian and New Zealand expert Rheumatologists. We are again fortunate to have the support from internationally renowned sonographer Stephen Bird.
Please ensure you have some prior musculoskeletal ultrasound experience to get the most out of the workshop.
Saturday 18 May 1000 - 1500
Silver Sponsor Breakfasts
Sunday 19 May and Monday 20 May 0730 - 0815
You have the opportunity to indicate your attendance at one of the four silver sponsor breakfasts when registering, or by contacting nzra-ara2024@theconferencecompany.com.
Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your registration for any reason, you may reassign your registration to another person. Please notify The Conference Company of the replacement delegate's name and contact details. If you are unable to arrange a replacement, a refund (less an administration charge of $150) will be made, providing notification is received by Friday 29 March. After that date no refunds will be made. Telephone (NZ): + 64 9 360 1240 Email: nzra-ara2024@theconferencecompany.com
2024 Joint ARA and NZRA Annual Scientific Meeting
Meeting organisers: The Conference Company
Email: nzra-ara2024@theconferencecompany.com
Phone (within Australia): 1800 193 405
Phone (New Zealand): +64 9 360 1240
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