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SPEAKERS

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

The organising committee are currently developing an amazing 2026 Conference programme. Further speakers to be announced soon.

A/Prof Paula Toko King (ia)

(Te Aupōuri, Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Waikato Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto)

Paula Toko King is a Public Health Physician and Associate Professor at the University of Otago. Her work involves upholding tamariki rights to health and is situated at the intersection of racism, ableism/disablism, state care, youth justice, and prisons.

KEYNOTE SUBJECT: Leo Buchanan Memorial Lecture

Dr Kuang Hsaio

Dr Kuang Hsiao is an Auckland-based paediatric allergist and immunologist specialising in rare immunodeficiency disorders and emerging therapeutic approaches. Working within Aotearoa’s clinical and research networks, he leads multidisciplinary efforts to enhance diagnosis and precision management for children with allergic and complex immune conditions. His translational research and national collaborations aim to advance equitable, evidence driven care across paediatric services.

PLENARY AND CONCURRENT SESSION SPEAKER