Abdominal Societies

Asian Society of Abdominal Radiology 

The Asian Society of Abdominal Radiology (ASAR) was founded in 2007 under cooperation of Japanese Society of Abdominal Radiology (JSAR), Korean Society of Abdominal Radiology (KSAR) and Korean Society of Urogenital Radiology (KSUR). The aims of ASAR are to advance the study of abdominal imaging and intervention, in Asia, by encouraging radiological and clinical excellence, teaching, research and further education in the subspeciality, and ultimately to strengthen the Asian radiology and to reinforce competitiveness compared to American or European radiology.

Annual Meeting: 19th to 22nd August 2027, in Singapore. Find more details here

Obstetric and Gynaecology Special Interest Group

OGSIG is where like-minded Radiologists come together to ensure that Obstetric and Gynaecological Imaging is practiced to the highest of standard in Australia and New Zealand.

Annual Meeting: 26th March 2026, Perth, Australia. Find more details here

The European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology 

ESGAR is a not-for-profit, educational and scientific organisation founded by radiologists working in close association with gastroenterologists, hepatologists, abdominal surgeons, pathologists, and other allied specialists. Its members have a special interest in the imaging and treatment of patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and associated abdominal organs. 

Annual Meeting: 15th to 18th June 2027, Edinburgh, UK.  Find more details here

European Society of Urogenital Radiology 

ESUR, as a non-profit society is organized to promote interest in the advancement of urogenital imaging and intervention, and to stimulate the study of the normal and abnormal kidney, urinary tract and genital organs with emphasis upon the integration of roentgenology, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, nuclear medicine, and any new imaging techniques as well as research on contrast media. 

Annual Meeting:  24th to 27th September 2026, in Paris, France. Find more details here

GI Cancer Trials (previously AGITG)

GI Cancer Trials, previously known as AGITG, is a multi-disciplinary collaborative group of medical and research professionals that conducts clinical trials and related biological research to improve treatments for gastro-intestinal (GI) cancers: those of the oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, colorectal and anus. 

Annual Meeting:  24th to 27th November 2026, in Hobart, Australia. Find more details here

ANZUP Annual Scientific Meeting 

21st-23rd July 2024, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

The ANZUP Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) provides a platform for members to present their research, learn about new and existing ANZUP trials and hear about the most up-to-date management of GU cancers. 

Annual Meeting:  28th to 30th June 2026, in Adelaide, Australia. Find more details here

Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand

USANZ is the peak professional body for urological surgeons in Australia and New Zealand.  Founded in 1937, USANZ administers the Surgical Education and Training (SET) Program in Urology through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and organises Continuing Professional Development activities for its members.   

More details can be found here

The Society of Abdominal Radiology

SAR’s vision is to optimize patient health by leading advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of abdominal disease. 

SAR’s mission is to advance patient health by the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of abdominal disease through education, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. 

Annual Meeting:  28th February to 5th March 2027 In California.  Find more details here

International Cancer Imaging Society 

ICIS promotes education in oncological imaging and stimulates research in the study of human tumour behaviour, bringing together radiologists with an interest in oncological imaging for the exchange of ideas, and to organise scientific meetings, multicentre research studies and postgraduate courses within the field. 

Annual Meeting: 23rd to 25th September, 2026 in Belfast. Find more details here

Indian Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology 

ISGAR, formed in 2016, aims at improving diagnostic and therapeutic skills in abdominal radiology by providing a common platform of interaction to develop best practice guidelines through educational and research activities and interdisciplinary collaboration for improving patient care. 

ISGAR has now launched a journal 

The Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology, JGAR.  

Access at https://www.thieme.in/jgar-isgar/new/thieme-jgar.html 

Submissions can be made at http://www.manuscriptmanager.net/jgar   

Annual Meeting: 31st July to 2nd August 2026 in Hyderabad. Find more details here

British Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology

The British Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (BSGAR) is a Special Interest Group of the Royal College of Radiologists and provides a forum for imaging, intervention and research in the care of patients with abdominal disease 

Annual Meeting:  5th to 6th February 2026, in Nottingham, UK. Find more details here

British Society of Urogenital Radiology 

The BSUR is a Charitable Society, which aims to promote Urogenital Radiology as a specialty and to support education, training and research within this field. 

Annual Meeting:  21st to 22nd May 2026, in Birmingham, UK. Find more details here

Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand 

CSSANZ represents specialist colorectal surgeons in Australia and New Zealand.  The Society and its members promote the best evidence-based practice in order to improve the treatment of our patients.  

Annual Meeting: 21st to 24th October 2026 in Cairns Australia. Find more details here

Australian and New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association 

ANZGOSA was formed in 2006, to provide a vehicle for improving the surgical management of diseases of the stomach, oesophagus and upper gastrointestinal tract. 

Annual Meeting: 23rd to 24th July 2026, Brisbane, Australia. Find more details here

Clinical Oncology Society of Australia 

COSA is the peak national body representing health professionals from all disciplines whose work involves the care of cancer patients. 

The COSA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) is Australia’s premier cancer meeting, held over three days each year, usually in November. The ASM is a multidisciplinary meeting, inviting participation from doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and scientists working in cancer care nationally and internationally. A different state hosts the ASM each year, with a specific theme and focus on a cancer type. 

Annual Meeting: 11th to 13th November 2026, ICC Sydney. Find more details here

Asia Pacific Prostate Cancer Conference 

Multidisciplinary meeting focussing on prostate cancer.  

Annual Meeting:  13th to 15th August 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. Find more details here

Gastroenterological Society of Australia 

GESA sets, promotes and continuously improves the standards of practice, training and research in gastroenterology and hepatology in Australia. 

Annual Meeting:  28th to 31st August 2026, Perth. Find more details here

Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group 

The Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group is the national peak organisation for gynaecological cancer clinical trials in Australia and New Zealand. 

ANZGOG’s Annual Scientific Meeting brings together national and international experts in gynaecological medicine, radiation and surgical oncology, exercise physiologists, quality of life researchers, as well as our partners in the pharmaceutical industry. 

The meeting enables attendees to learn about the latest developments in gynaecological cancer and provides education and capacity-building opportunities amongst members and industry personnel. The meeting is attended by over 300 delegates (close to a third of ANZGOG membership). 

Annual Meeting: 25th to 27th March 2026, Gold Coast, Queensland. For more information visit the ASM link here 

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists 

Founded in 1935, The RANZCR is a not-for-profit professional organisation for clinical radiologists and radiation oncologists in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.We administer training programs for admission into our professions, accreditation for overseas-trained specialists, and a continuing professional development program for our members. 

For more information and to register, visit the link here 

Annual Meeting:  22nd to 24th October 2026, in Te Pat, Christchurch, New Zealand. Find more details here

Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine

ASUM is a multidisciplinary society whose mission is to advance the clinical practice of diagnostic medical ultrasound for the highest standards of patient care.  

Annual Meeting:  

24th to 26th July 2026, in Christchurch, New Zealand. Find more details here

14th to 16th November 2026, in Perth, Australia. Find more details here

The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) is the peak body representing the interests of more than 9,000 medical radiation practitioners, and 1,900 medical radiation students.

ASMIRT members include radiographers, radiation therapists, sonographers, and nuclear medicine technologists.

Annual Meeting:  14th to 17th April 2027, in Melbourne, Australia. Find more details here

European Society of Radiology 

Founded in 2005, by merging the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) and the European Association of Radiology (EAR), the European Society of Radiology (ESR) is an apolitical, non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening and unifying European radiology. 

Annual Meeting:  3rd to 7th March 2027, in Vienna, Austria. Find more details here

American College of Radiology 2027 Annual Meeting

The American College of Radiology (ACR), founded in 1924, is a professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiology professionals to advance the practice, science and professions of radiologic care.  

Radiological Society of North America 

RSNA® is an international society of radiologists, medical physicists and other medical professionals with more than 54,000 members from 136 countries across the globe.  

Annual Meeting:  29th November to 3rd December 2026, in Chicago, US. Find more details here