registration
Please ensure you have read the below registration information carefully before submitting a registration.
Fees and inclusions
Please read the fees and inclusions carefully for detailed information on the registration types available by visiting this page.
Virtual attendance
As an alternative to attending in person, you can register as a virtual attendee which will give you real-time access to all keynote presentations and clinical updates, plus selected invited speaker presentations, symposia and oral presentations. Information on virtual registrations can be found here.
Pre-Congress workshops
Several pre-Congress workshops will be held on Sunday 16 May. Details of these will be available in late 2026. Please note only in-person attendance is available for the workshops.
Social program
The Welcome reception and Congress Gala dinner will showcase some of Christchurch's best locations. Click here to see what is on offer as part of the 2027 social program.
Wellness activities
The Congress will offer several wellness activities. Further information on the wellness activities can be found here.
Breakfast seminars
Breakfast seminars will be available for Congress delegates to attend. Details of these will be available in late 2026.
Payment methods
To check the different methods of payment, please click here.
Terms and conditions
Please familiarise yourself with the cancellation policy prior to commencing the registration process by clicking here.
Accommodation
Attractive rates have been negotiated for Congress delegates at a variety of Christchurch hotels and apartments within close proximity to the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. Click here for further information.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Nations and the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waters now known as Australia, and Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa, also known as New Zealand. We recognise those with lived and living experience of a mental health condition, including community members and all RANZCP members. We affirm their ongoing contribution to the improvement of mental healthcare for all people.