RANZCR: College ASM takes on a new look to keep delegates safe

It’s Time to Reconnect

Following last year’s postponement of the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, planning for the 2021 ASM to be held 16–19 September in Melbourne is well underway. The ASM is the College’s flagship event and with international borders unlikely to open until the end of the year, there is now no better time for members in clinical radiology and radiation oncology to reconnect at their own College event.

It will be a new way forward in 2021, with a number of initiatives and program variations planned. These will be complemented by the core program and social elements that have seen the continued success of the ASM over the years. New features include the introduction of a creche facility to support working parents; a revision to a three-day program (Thursday to Saturday) followed by hands on workshops on the Sunday including exam preparations, FALCON workshops and equipment-based training, thanks to the support of our sponsors.

While our goal is for the largest number of attendees at an ASM in recent years, we recognise that we are living in uncertain times and it would be remiss if we did not carefully consider the options available to ensure a safe, successful meeting for all participants.

Our plan includes offering the ASM as a hybrid event, to provide delegates the opportunity to join in person at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre or alternatively via the online virtual platform. This option is particularly of benefit for our rural and regional members who may not have the time to travel to Melbourne but more importantly combats the possibility of area lockdowns and the inability to participate in the ASM at the last minute.

For those of you attending in person, on arriving at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, you can feel comfortable that the venue and organisers are ensuring a safe environment for all participants. This includes entry into the venue for ticket holders only with no public admission; a low touch registration process including self-printing name badge terminals; room capacity control measures to ensure no overcrowding; and individually packaged meals for tea breaks and lunches.

The ASM will be an event produced locally by representatives from clinical radiology and radiation oncology and will showcase the brightest minds with presentations from across the globe. It is our hope that you will join us in Melbourne and support the return of important events to the city, a return celebrated by a distinctive ‘buy local’ philosophy to make sure Melbourne’s businesses benefit thanks to RANZCR2021.

Registration is now open at www.ranzcr2021.com so now is your chance to support Victoria and reconnect with colleagues at your College ASM.

We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne.

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Following last year’s postponement of the College’s Annual Scientific Meeting, planning for the 2021 ASM to be held 16–19 September in Melbourne is well underway. The ASM is the College’s flagship event and with international borders unlikely to open until the end of the year, there is now no better time for members in clinical radiology and radiation oncology to reconnect at their own College event.