Had 2020 been an ordinary year, ANZSC would already have been and gone. But 2020 is far from an ordinary year! Although ANZSC has been pushed back to July 5-9, 2021, this does not diminish the excitement that we, the Presidents of the Statistical Society of Australia and the New Zealand Statistical Association, have for this event. We can’t wait to see old friends and make new ones from around Australia and New Zealand in July 2021.

So why should you come along to the Gold Coast on July 5-9 2021 for ANZSC? Here are just a few reasons:

• Catch up on the latest in statistical theory and practice from our region;
• Hear from some leading statistical thinkers from around the world, including Professor Frauke Kreuter and Professor Iain Johnstone.
• Socialise with colleagues and enjoy delicious food at the conference dinner.
• See what the future of statistics has in store with presentations from our early career and student members.

2020 has been a challenging year for many of us, and we look forward to celebrating the resilience and strength of the Australian and New Zealand statistical communities at ANZSC 2021!

Jessica Kasza
President of the Statistical Society of Australia

Vanessa Cave
President of the New Zealand Statistical Association