On behalf of the local organising committee I would like to extend a warm welcome to all attendees of the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Urogynaecological Society of Australasia.

For just the second time, we are holding our ASM in New Zealand and we are delighted to be able to welcome you to Ōtautahi Christchurch and the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, from October 1st to 4th 2025.

The title of this year’s meeting is Options, Opinions and Outcomes and we have planned a programme that will combine these themes with an exciting mix of research presentations, state of the art lectures and case discussions.  The main conference will be preceded by a programme of workshops, with something to suit everyone.

Our meeting will include speakers from both Australia and New Zealand as well as three overseas experts; Dr Geoff Cundiff from Canada, Dr Swati Jha from the United Kingdom and Dr Danielle Antosh from the United States.  

The scientific content of the meeting will be complemented by a social programme that will showcase a sample of Christchurch’s hospitality, including the gala dinner on Friday night.  The energetic among you will have the opportunity to blow off the cobwebs in the idyllic setting of Hagley Park during the 5km UGSA fun run.

For a wonderful few days of learning, updates, catch-ups and networking I look forward to seeing you in Christchurch in October.

Dr Fiona Bach, 
Chair, Local Organising Committee
Supported by Local Organising Committee - Dr Tim Dawson and Dr John Short.