
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
ANZSOC 2025 Pre-Conference Workshop Draft Program
Please note times are subject to change
Morning or afternoon tea will be provided in workshops.
There are many options for lunch within a 5 minute walk including:
Mures for fresh local seafood: https://www.mures.com.au/lower-deck
Hedberg Coffee for great coffee, salads and sandwiches: 19 Collins St, Hobart
Pigeon Whole Bakers: https://www.pigeonwholebakers.com.au/
Sush Track for sushi on a train: https://www.sushtrack.com.au/
T42 for local produce in a waterfront setting: https://t42hobart.com.au/

MORNING WORKSHOPS
AuSCR Workshop
Date: Tuesday, 2 September
Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Price: Complimentary (RSVP essential)
Morning Tea will be provided
This free half-day workshop is targeted at clinicians from hospitals participating in the AuSCR, those yet to join and plan to in future, as well as anyone interested in benchmarking for acute stroke. Highlights will include presentations from top-performing hospitals sharing knowledge on how they are improving their stroke care, progress towards the 30/60/90 National Targets, discussion on the updated AuSCR minimum dataset, presentations from the AuSCR team on the new data platform and using interactive data dashboards for monitoring stroke care. The workshop is also an excellent opportunity to meet some of the AuSCR team and stroke teams from across the country.
Australasian Stroke Academy Workshop
Date: Tuesday, 2 September
Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm
Price: $65
Morning Tea will be provided
The Australasian Stroke Academy encourages you to register for our half-day pre-ANZSOC workshop. The workshop will be educational and will focus on case-based practical discussions covering real-world scenarios commonly encountered by stroke clinicians. Further details will be forthcoming closer to the workshop date. Morning tea will be provided. All are welcome!

AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS
ESCS Workshop
Date: Tuesday, 2 September
Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Price: $30
Afternoon Tea will be provided
The ANZSO Emerging Stroke Clinician and Scientist special interest group is excited to organise a pre-conference symposium at the ANZSO 2025 Conference at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in beautiful Hobart. Our program will align with the conference theme of Equity in Stroke Care. The symposium will be held on 2 September from 1:00 - 4:30 PM and we will have an inspiring lineup of national and international speakers. They will share valuable insights on topics that are most relevant to early - and mid- career clinicians and scientists.
Stroke Trials Workshop
Hosted by the Australian Stroke Trials Network & Centre for Research Excellence (CRE) in Stroke Clinical Trials
Date: Tuesday, 2 September
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Price: TBC
Afternoon Tea will be provided
This session will delve into key aspects of stroke trial conduct and management, including:
Building a realistic budget for both commercial and investigator-initiated trials
What’s new in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) – ICH E6(R3) and what it means for your research
An insider look into Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs) – how they work and how to engage with them effectively
A progress report on ongoing CRE-Stroke funded projects, showcasing impact and innovation
This workshop is a must-attend for researchers, coordinators, and clinicians involved in stroke trials who want to stay up-to-date and sharpen their operational and strategic trial skills.