Same Congress, New Dates

Due to the local and global uncertainties and travel restrictions and lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the AIBC2021 Chairpersons, have made the very difficult, but unanimous decision to postpone the AIBC to 13-15 October 2022 at the same venue in Brisbane.

In Partnership With

About AIBC

A comprehensive joint congress of the Australasian Society for Breast Disease (ASBD), World Congress on Controversies in Breast Cancer (CoBrCa) and Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand (BreastSurgANZ), dealing with controversial issues in breast diseases including presentations, debates and discussions.

4 Reasons to Attend Joint Congress

1. Addresses the most controversial issues facing clinicians in their daily practice.
2. Chance to network with academics & clinicians from around the world.
3. Opportunity to attend workshops featuring local experts.
4. Benefit from the convenience of being able to join the congress from all over the world via the virtual platform.

Who Should Attend?

• Medical oncologists	• Nurses
• Radiation oncologists	• Students
• Surgeons	• Residents
• Pathologists	• Allied Health Professionals
• Radiologists	• All those interested

Congress Chairpersons

Name: Testimonial 17
Rating: 5

Elisabeth Elder

Specialist breast surgeon at the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia

President - Australasian Society for Breast Disease (ASBD)

Bruce Mann

Professor of Surgery at the University of Melbourne; Director of The Breast Service at the Royal Melbourne and Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia

Chairperson - World Congress on Controversies in Breast Cancer (CoBrCa)

Melanie Walker

Clinical Lead Breast Surgery at The Alfred Hospital; Specialist Breast Surgeon at Monash Health
Melbourne, Australia

President - Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand (BreastSurgANZ)

“Although I was only there for a short time, the meeting had a very good feel, just like in Melbourne.”
Stephen R D Johnston, UK

September 17, 2017

“Was a superb meeting – ran really well and everyone I spoke to was impressed with the organisation, the program, the speakers..“
Richard De Boer, Australia

October 18, 2018

“The content was relevant and current, the organisation faultless and the atmosphere engaged and stimulating. Excellent all round, delighted to have had the opportunity to be part of it..“
Nirmala Pathmanathan, University of Sydney, Australia

October 22, 2018

“The congress was an exceptional opportunity to be exposed to leading thought leaders from the across the globe. The cross-pollination of ideas will promote better patient care and lead to new opportunities for innovative research..”
Benjamin D. Smith, USA

November 17, 2015

“Thank you very much for hosting an excellent conference..“
Megan Grinlinton, New Zealand

October 18, 2018

“I thoroughly enjoyed this high quality meeting specially the pre-congress workshop on clinical trials and research which promotes clinicians to more involved and participate in research. I also liked the debates on cutting edge topics which are thought provoking and sometimes practice changing..“
Masuma Sarker, Peterborough City Hospital, UK

October 18, 2018

“This conference has got even better. One of the most useful conferences I’ve ever been to. Other attendees echoed this. Well done!.“
Steven David, Australia

October 18, 2018

“The meeting was very well organized and the topics were cutting edge. The venue was excellent. It has been a high quality meeting..”
Giuseppe Curigliano, Italy

September 17, 2017

“The conference experience at CoBrCa was quite different to most other conventions – with intense discussions between world leading opinion leaders on topics of everyday life. I brought a wealth of new insights and inspirations back home in my daily and scientific work..”
Wolfgang Janni, Germany

November 17, 2015

“Engaging debates from a broad range of specialists from around the world, very informative and interactive! I feel very privileged to have been given the opportunity to present our study at such a highly professional multidisciplinary forum.”
Daisy Le Cerf, Australia

November 15, 2015

“I thoroughly enjoyed the format and it was excellent to be able to listen to so many high quality speakers and hear the arguments discussed in an informative yet informal setting..”
Sarah Vinnicombe, Scotland

November 15, 2015