2026 ANZSN Trainee Weekend

Invitation to Attend

We are excited to announce the 2026 Trainee Weekend, taking place from 22 to 24 May 2026 at Rydges World Square, Sydney.

Developed by yANZSN and the ANZSN Education and Training Committee, the weekend will feature a mix of case-based discussions, skills-based masterclasses, and lectures designed to help trainees confidently apply knowledge in clinical practice.

Program highlights include:

Masterclasses in Obstetric Nephrology, Kidney Genetics, Communications Skills or Research Skills
Small group workshops covering Kidney Replacement Therapy decision making, Challenging Nephrology consults, Renal Physiology in Practice, and Glomerulonephritis Cases
yANZSN Nephrology Trivia on Friday Night
Saturday cocktail-style networking function

Expression of Interest to attend Trainee Weekend 2026 – Now Closed

Given the popularity of trainee weekend, places will be prioritised for first-time attendees, with an overall cap of ~70 participants.

ANZSN membership not required at EOI stage, however all participants are required to be ANZSN members prior to attendance.

If you’re not yet an ANZSN member, you can join here.

If you are interested in attending Trainee weekend, we would love to hear from you by completing a short online form.

The expression of interest will close at 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 15 March 2026. After this date, applications will be assessed and you will be advised of the outcome by the end of March 2026.

This weekend is an exceptional opportunity to learn, connect and grow as part of the nephrology trainee community.

Registration

All trainee weekend attendees will need to complete a registration to attend. The registration fee will be $400 AUD.

Travel and Accommodation

Interstate trainees: Will receive allowance for return economy flights up to a specified maximum amount + 2 nights’ accommodation for Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May 2026 including breakfast, booked by the Trainee Weekend Secretariat.

Local (to Sydney) trainees: Will receive allowance for travel/parking at or near the venue + 2 nights’ accommodation for Friday 22 May and Saturday 23 May 2026 including breakfast, booked by the Trainee Weekend Secretariat.

Travel and Reimbursement Procedure and Policy

Optional accommodation has been secured at either the Pacific Rendezvous Resort or Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka.

ANZSN Trainee Weekend Program

Explore the program for Trainee weekend 2026.

2026 Program

Participate as a Sponsor

Industry is invited to participate as a sponsor in the 2026 ANZSN Trainee Education Course.

After the ongoing success of the Trainee Weekend in recent years, we are once again offering an in-person Trainee Weekend in 2026. This will be a fully immersive weekend bringing together trainees from across Australia and New Zealand for a weekend of networking and education. Sponsorship funds will be used to support travel and accommodation for trainees as well as other sundry costs for the workshop.

By sponsoring this event you are placing your brand front and centre with future industry leaders and supporting their growth. It will provide you with a unique opportunity to:

establish or maintain a profile with your target audience
demonstrate a level of commitment and support that will be openly displayed and widely acknowledged throughout the course and
it is a legitimate tax deduction in the form of advertising and promoting a company or organisation’s activities

Download 2026 Prospectus

Contact the Sponsorship Team

Venue

Rydges World Square

389 Pitt Street | Sydney | NSW | 2000

Rydges World Square puts you right in the centre of it all. Located in Sydney’s prime CBD, you’re just moments away from Darling Harbour’s waterfront dining and entertainment, the Capitol Theatre for world-class shows, Chinatown’s incredible food scene, and premier shopping at Pitt Street Mall, World Square, and the QVB. The Light Rail is on your doorstep for easy access to Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay, The Opera House, and The Rocks, while Town Hall and Central Railway Station are a short walk away for connections throughout greater Sydney and beyond.