2026 ECCO (Conference Only)

ECCO is an annual conference held for our Years 2-3 med students, filled with hands-on workshops like suturing and ED, as well as getting to hear from doctors and practitioners from all across New Zealand, right at our very own Otago campus!

Our theme for ECCO 2026 is Poipoia – “Poipoia te kākano, kia puāwai” (Nurture the seed so it may bloom).

This theme captures our commitment to cultivating the curiosity, resilience, and compassion that allow students to flourish as healthcare professionals.

This year, ECCO will be held at 🗓️2nd-3rd of May (weekend) 📍Otago University campus

Throughout the weekend, students will participate in high-quality, hands-on workshops and inspiring sessions led by clinicians and experts in the medical field. These experiences help them grow from eager learners into confident practitioners.

Ticket is limited, first in first serve.

This ticket does not include admission to the ECCO Gala and only includes the academic programme including keynote, panel discussions and 4 workshops.

N.B. The workshops preferences form will come out at a later date.

Please bring your proof of purchase and student ID to ECCO. If you have any questions, please email ecco@oumsa.org

IMPORTANT NOTE: We are NOT offering refunds or ticket-swaps if you have already bought the Full Conference + GALA package due to logistical constraints, and apologise for any inconvenience caused