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Date
24 - 26 October 2025
Location
Rendezvous Hotel: 91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown 9300, New ZealandDelivery
In-personSet against the stunning landscape of Queenstown, the SEN 2025 Conference will bring together local and international experts to explore the expanding global impact of neurostimulation techniques in the treatment of severe mental illness. From ECT to emerging neuromodulation therapies, this conference will highlight both scientific advancements and cross-cultural applications.
Conference program
Profile
Assistant Professor Shan Siddiqi
Shan is a neuropsychiatrist whose research is focused on causal mapping of human brain function and dysfunction. Using techniques such as functional connectivity MRI, his lab maps brain circuits to link brain lesions and brain stimulation sites that can modify different psychiatric symptoms. These circuits can then be targeted with treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS) to alleviate symptoms in psychiatric disorders.
Methods employed in the lab include computational analysis of neuroimaging and stimulation data, clinical trials of brain stimulation techniques, and careful clinical phenotyping. We also collaborate closely with other labs in the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics, each of which has a slightly different focus. We also have data sharing collaborations with many labs worldwide. We commonly bring together datasets from different studies and re-analyze them to answer causal questions. When the right dataset doesn't yet exist, we sometimes launch our own clinical trials.
Shan is a neuropsychiatrist whose research is focused on causal mapping of human brain function and dysfunction. Using techniques such as functional connectivity MRI, his lab maps brain circuits to link brain lesions and brain stimulation sites that can modify different psychiatric symptoms. These circuits can then be targeted with treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS) to alleviate symptoms in psychiatric disorders.
Methods employed in the lab include computational analysis of neuroimaging and stimulation data, clinical trials of brain stimulation techniques, and careful clinical phenotyping. We also collaborate closely with other labs in the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics, each of which has a slightly different focus. We also have data sharing collaborations with many labs worldwide. We commonly bring together datasets from different studies and re-analyze them to answer causal questions. When the right dataset doesn't yet exist, we sometimes launch our own clinical trials.
Registration
Early bird pricing ends on 15 August 2025
All fees are listed in NZ$ and are inclusive of GST.
Full conference registration
| Registration category | Early bird pricing | Standard pricing |
| RANZCP Fellow/Affiliate | $725.00 | $825.00 |
| Non-RANZCP Fellow- Psychiatrists and other medical/legal practitioners | $815.00 | $915.00 |
| RANZCP CPD Participant | $775.00 | $875.00 |
| RANZCP Trainee/nurse/allied health | $475.00 | $575.00 |
| University student (medicine/psychology) | $410.00 | $475.00 |
| Retired Fellows | $625.00 | $700.00 |
Pre-conference workshop registration
| Workshop registration | Price |
| Psychiatrist | $100.00 |
| Trainee/nurse/allied health/student | $50.00 |
Optional pre-conference workshop will run on Friday 24 October 2025.
Social function registration
| Ticket item | Price |
| Guest welcome reception ticket | $70.00 |
| Conference dinner | $175.00 |
Conference registration includes:
• Access to all conference sessions on Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 October 2025
• Refreshments and lunch on all conference days.
• One (1) ticket to the welcome reception on Friday, drinks and canapés will be served.
Note: Additional guest tickets for the welcome reception on Wednesday can be purchased as part of the registration process at a cost of $70NZD per person
Accommodation
Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown is offering 15% off the best accommodation rate for delegates. Promo code: TH17264486
Accommodation options
Queenstown offers a wide range of accommodation options within close proximity to the conference venue. While a limited number of rooms are available at the venue itself, there are several excellent alternatives within walking distance, including:
For those preferring accommodation closer to the town centre, these options are a short drive from the venue:
Additionally, there are Airbnb and holiday rentals throughout Fernhill and central Queenstown.
As Queenstown is a popular year-round destination, we strongly encourage attendees to book accommodation early to secure the best rates and availability.
Support and exhibition
The Organising Committee is pleased to offer various support and exhibition packages that will maximise your company's visibility at the conference. To discuss support opportunities please email events@ranzcp.org
Further enquiries
For any enquiries regarding abstract submission or the conference please contact events@ranzcp.org
Terms & conditions
Cancellation policy
Delegate cancellation - change of mind
All requests for cancellation must be made in writing and sent to events@ranzcp.org.
Cancellations received before Sunday 21 September 2025 will incur a $75.00 administration fee. No refunds will be issued after this date. However, an alternative delegate name may be submitted. All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to events@ranzcp.org.
Delegate cancellation - medical
The health and safety of conference attendees is our highest priority. The RANZCP is mindful of the health risks posed by COVID-19, and the importance of following official medical advice with respect to social distancing, practicing good hygiene and staying at home when unwell. The RANZCP requests that any delegate who is feeling unwell or has cold or flu-like symptoms, or who may have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, not attend the conference.
If, on medical grounds, you are unable to attend the conference, you must cancel your attendance in writing by email to events@ranzcp.org. A full refund will be provided; however, you may be asked to provide additional details.
Conference cancellation
If we are required to make any changes or cancellations to our conference due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, terrorism, war, strikes or industrial action, fire, explosion, inevitable accident, breakdown of property, changes in law, or pandemics or global health crises, delegates will be notified by email and will be provided a full refund of their registration fee.
Health and safety
All participants at the conference will be required to comply with the Health and Safety Guidelines and protocols in place with the venue/s and the conference which will be aligned and compliant with all relevant Commonwealth and state government health advice at that time. By registering for this event, the RANZCP reserves the right to provide your contact details to authorities for the purposes of contact tracing and any other relevant government requirements. Details of any relevant protocols and requirements will be communicated to delegates who will be bound by these requirements.
Insurance
Conference participants are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. The RANZCP and the conference Organising Committee accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.
Privacy policy
The RANZCP will only collect personal information from individuals when it is reasonably necessary for the activities of the RANZCP, and all such collection will be subject to the RANZCP Privacy Policy and any other notifications.
