The Ian Maddocks Guest Lecture at the Oceanic Palliative Care Conference is a highlight of the conference program. It offers a platform for an emerging leader in the field and was created in tribute to a pioneer who shaped the palliative care sector. Dr Priyanka Vandersman's submission, "After Death After Care: Do We Care Enough for Families," was awarded the Ian Maddocks Guest Lecture at the Oceanic Palliative Care Conference 2025.