Annual Scientific Meeting

The theme of the 2025 ANZUP Annual Scientific Meeting, “Listen, Reflect, Connect,” underscores the core principles that drive innovation and collaboration in the field of clinical trials for Below the Belt cancers. This theme serves as a powerful reminder of the interconnected diversity of roles who actively work towards representing and achieving ANZUP’s mission to improve the lives of all those impacted by Below the Belt cancers. By listening to diverse perspectives, reflecting on the progress made and challenges ahead, and fostering meaningful connections among professionals, researchers, and the community, this significant meeting represents a vital step forward in the fight against these cancers.

Listening is the foundation of patient-centred care and research excellence. It involves tuning in to the experiences and needs of those directly affected by Below the Belt cancers, as well as the insights of clinicians, researchers, and support networks. By prioritising this active exchange of ideas in a facilitated environment like the ASM, ANZUP ensures that its work remains relevant and impactful, shaping trials and treatment approaches that address each and every diagnosis.

Reflection is essential for growth and improvement in the clinical trials space. The 2025 theme emphasises the importance of pausing to evaluate successes, acknowledge areas for improvement, and understand the broader implications of research findings. This reflective practice enables ANZUP to refine its strategies, ensuring that each step forward builds on a foundation of evidence and insight.

Finally, Connection highlights the value of partnerships and collaboration. ANZUP’s strength lies in its ability to unite a multidisciplinary network of experts, including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, nurses, and patient advocates, who work together to achieve better outcomes. The 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting offers an invaluable opportunity to strengthen these connections, fostering an environment where innovation thrives, and progress accelerates.

Together, these pillars—listening, reflecting, and connecting—are integral to ANZUP’s ongoing commitment to improving treatment options and living outcomes for all those affected by urogenital cancers. By embracing this theme, the meeting not only advances research but also reinforces the human-centered approach that defines ANZUP’s mission.