Gemma Wood
Jessica Skinner
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will host the International Society for MR Radiographers and Technologists (ISMRT) Australia and New Zealand Chapters’ 17th annual meeting from 18 –19 November 2023 at Cordis Hotel.
The meeting is expected to attract up to300 delegates working in the field of magnetic resonance radiography and technology for two days of plenary sessions, presentations, education, and networking.
ISMRT New Zealand Chapter president, Sarah Green, says the meeting will mark the first time the trans-Tasman chapters have met in person in New Zealand since 2015.
“Everyone is really looking forward to reconnecting again. You can only do so much virtually.”“The conference will be a wonderful opportunity to expand knowledge, build connections, meet new people, and highlight career opportunities amongst our talented MRI professionals,” says Ms Green.
“Meeting in Auckland allows for a diversity of speakers, and it gives New Zealand professionals the chance to attend the event closer to home. People love going to Auckland, it isa great host city.”
ISMRT Australian president, Maila Hughes, says continual learning and connecting is important in the profession. “The technology is always evolving, and new techniques come on board - it gives you confidence when it comes to trying something new if you can speak with someone already using it,” she says.
“Plus, people really see this meeting as an opportunity to catch up with family or bring family over as an extended holiday. Nobody here in Australia says ‘no’ to going to New Zealand!”
The event is supported by Tourism New Zealand’s Business Events team, and Auckland Convention Bureau’s (ACB) Auckland Business Events Fund, which offers investment to help secure national and international business events for the region.
ACB Manager, Ken Pereira, says that facilitating a platform for MRI specialists to upskill and network benefits everyone. “In addition, we get the opportunity to host Australasian visitors and showcase the great hospitality and amazing activities thatTāmaki Makarau Auckland and New Zealand have to offer,” he says.
Auckland Convention Bureau (ACB) promotes and positions Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland in domestic and international markets as a premium destination for business events, ranging from large-scale conferences and conventions to meetings, seminars, tradeshows, and incentive travel. It is a specialist unit within Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, with the goal of driving the growth of Auckland’s world-class business events sector. Business events offer a platform to exchange knowledge and ideas, build relationships and attract investment and talent to Auckland.
The Auckland Business Events Fund allows Auckland Convention Bureau to offer financial support at the critical bidding stage, to help secure national and international business events to the city. Criteria are available here
The International Society for MR Radiographers and Technologists (ISMRT) is a section of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), the leading non-profit organisation providing an international forum for education, information, and research in magnetic resonance for radiographers and technologists throughout the world. Australia and New Zealand each have National Chapters within the society and every year, they come together for a joint annual meeting and networking event to advance education and training, while striving to promote an elevated level of knowledge and professionalism in the field of MR radiography and technology.