We are forming the ASM 2027 Working Group and would love to hear from you – you’ll be supported by ACEM staff, so no prior conference planning experience is required. Whether you are full of ideas for a future-focused scientific programme, passionate about inclusion or enjoy curating engaging speakers and experiences, this is your opportunity to help shape the ASM into the kind of conference you want to attend.
He tono motuhake ki ngā kaikōkiri Māori – a special invitation to Māori champions and leaders
We particularly encourage expressions of interest from Māori FACEMs, trainees and kaikōkiri who are passionate about hauora Māori and strengthening Māori representation within emergency medicine.
Your voice, whakaaro (perspective) and lived experience are important. We want this ASM to feel welcoming, culturally grounded and reflective of the communities we serve across Aotearoa. Your contribution would help ensure that te ao Māori (a Māori worldview), tikanga (customs and protocols) and Māori perspectives are woven meaningfully throughout the meeting.
Seeking Māori advisors
We are also seeking Māori advisors to support the working group throughout the planning process.
This role would involve attending working group meetings and providing cultural guidance and advice to help ensure the ASM is respectful, inclusive and reflective of tikanga Māori. Advisors would help guide whakaaro around programme design, cultural elements, speakers, ceremonies and the overall delegate experience.
We welcome interest from members who would like to contribute in this way and support the creation of an ASM that feels authentically grounded in Aotearoa.
What’s involved?
As a working group member, you will:
- Help shape the scientific programme for ASM 2027.
- Suggest speakers, themes, workshops and creative ideas.
- Option to be part of the abstract review process and gain additional CPD
- Provide input into marketing, sponsorship and promotion.
- Champion local, cultural and community representation.
- Work alongside the ACEM Events Team and our Professional Conference Organiser, who will manage the logistics.
What’s the commitment?
- A kick-off meeting in July 2026.
- Monthly virtual meetings through to December 2027.
- Availability to attend and support the ASM onsite in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau in November 2027.
- Collaboration via email and shared platforms between meetings.
Why get involved?
- Complimentary registration to attend ASM 2027 in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau.
- CPD hours for attendance at working group meetings.
- The chance to leave your mark on ACEM’s flagship event.
- Be part of a fun, collaborative team helping to grow the College’s culture of contribution.
- Work alongside inspiring peers and contribute to something meaningful and impactful.
- Help make the ASM inclusive, engaging and truly representative of our emergency medicine community.
Who are we looking for?
We will appoint:
- A Chair and Co-Chair.
- Up to eight FACEMs from across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia.
- Trainee representatives.
- Māori advisors.
Previous working group members are encouraged to apply.
Diversity and inclusion
ACEM is committed to building working groups that reflect the diversity of our membership and the communities we serve.
We strongly encourage expressions of interest from trainees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, members from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
A broad range of voices strengthens our work, and we welcome members at all career stages who are motivated to contribute.
Submit your application by 5:00pm AEST on 25 May 2026.