Clinical Masterclass
in Obesity Management

A Medical Education Event Presented by NACOS and ANZOS

Saturday 24 October 2026

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

voco Brisbane City Centre

Free to attend, registration required

Join us for the ANZOS Clinical Masterclass in Obesity, a dedicated educational program designed to equip clinicians with the latest evidence and practical approaches to obesity management. Held in conjunction with the ANZOS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting in Brisbane, this interactive Masterclass provides an opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field.

With nearly two-thirds of Australian adults now living with overweight or obesity, the need for confident, evidence-based clinical care has never been greater. Through a series of expert presentations and case-based workshops, participants will explore the latest research, emerging treatments and practical strategies to support people living with obesity.

Designed for Specialist Advanced Trainees, General Practitioners and fellow clinicians, the Masterclass offers valuable insights that can be applied directly to clinical practice, helping to improve outcomes for patients through contemporary, person-centred care.

Register Here

Attending the Clinical Masterclass only?

The Clinical Masterclass in Obesity Management is free to attend; however, registration is essential. If you are attending the Masterclass only and not the ANZOS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, please follow these steps:

  1. Visit the ANZOS 2026 registration portal.

  2. If you already have a Currinda profile from a previous ASN Events conference, enter your email address and password and click Login.

  3. If you do not have a Currinda profile, click Begin here under “Register or submit to this event” and follow the prompts to create your profile.

  4. Once logged in, select Register from your dashboard.

  5. Follow the registration prompts until you reach the Select your registration type page.

  6. Select Clinical Masterclass in Obesity – Saturday 24 October ONLY.

  7. Continue through the remaining pages and submit your registration. There is no cost associated with this registration type.

Please ensure you complete the registration process and receive a confirmation email. Selecting the Masterclass registration type does not include registration for the ANZOS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, being held from 21–23 October 2026.

Also attending the ANZOS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting?

Please complete your conference registration as normal. During the registration process, you will be given the option to add the Clinical Masterclass to your registration at no additional cost.

Free Conference Registration for RACP Advanced Trainees

Are you an RACP Advanced Trainee?
Eligible RACP Advanced Trainees can receive complimentary registration to the ANZOS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting by attending the Clinical Masterclass in Obesity Management on Saturday 24 October 2026, held after the scientific meeting.

This offer includes

  • Attendance at the Clinical Masterclass in Obesity Management (Saturday)

  • Full registration to the ANZOS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting (Wednesday–Friday)

Eligibility

To qualify, you must:

  • Be an RACP-certified Advanced Trainee

  • Register for and attend the Clinical Masterclass in Obesity Management

Terms & Conditions

  • Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Conference registration fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.

  • Eligible trainees who attend the Clinical Masterclass on 24 October 2026 will receive a full reimbursement of their conference registration fee after attendance has been verified.

  • This offer is available only to eligible RACP Advanced Trainees and is non-transferable.

How to Access This Offer

Register for the ANZOS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting and select the option indicating that you are an RACP-certified Advanced Trainee. Once your eligibility and attendance at the Clinical Masterclass have been confirmed, your conference registration fee will be reimbursed in accordance with the terms and conditions.

Program

Saturday 24 October

VOCO Hotel Brisbane · 8:30am coffee for a 9:00am start

Chair: Milan Piya

08:30 – 09:00
Networking Coffee
09:00
Introductions and Welcome Milan Piya
09:05 – 09:20
What I Wish My Doctor Understood About Living With Obesity Lynette Keppler – Lived Experience Speaker (Weight Issues Network)
09:20 – 10:20
Are We Finally Diagnosing and Treating Obesity Properly? 15 min each
  • Endocrinologist Perspective – Kath Williams
  • Cardiologist Perspective – Niranjan Gaikwad
  • Hepatologist Perspective – James O'Beirne
  • Sleep Physician Perspective – James Douglas
10:20 – 11:00
Difficult Cases Panel – What Would You Do? 1 Case Each of Liver, Sleep and Cardio – Panel Discussion With:
  • GP – Terri Lynne South (Panel Facilitator)
  • Endocrinologist – Sam Hocking
  • Cardiologist – Niranjan Gaikwad
  • Sleep Physician – James Douglas
  • Hepatologist – James O'Beirne
  • Bariatric Surgeon – Nick Williams
11:00 – 11:30
Morning Tea and Networking

Chair: Sam Hocking

11:30 – 11:50
Obesity Pharmacotherapy in 2026 – Rapid Evidence Review Terri Lynne South (GP)
11:50 – 12:05
Lean Mass, Nutrition and Frailty in Obesity Care Sam Hocking (Endocrinologist)
12:05 – 12:20
Weight Regain, Maintenance and the 'Long Game' Milan Piya (Endocrinologist)
12:20 – 12:40
Metabolic Bariatric Surgery in the GLP-1 Era – Dead, Delayed or More Important Than Ever? Nick Williams (Bariatric Surgeon)
12:40 – 13:25
Wrap Around Care – Who Needs More Than Medications? Panel Discussion With:
  • Endocrinologist – Milan Piya (Panel Facilitator)
  • GP – Terri Lynne South
  • Dietitian – Janet Franklin
  • Lived Experience – Lyn Keppler
  • Clinical Psychologist – Glenn Mackintosh
  • Exercise Physiologist – Donna McCook
13:25
Closing Remarks Sam Hocking
13:30
Networking Lunch