Upcoming Conferences
AUSTRALASIAN SOCIETY FOR PHYCOLOGY AND AQUATIC BOTANY
40th ANNUAL MEETING
23-24 November 2026
CSIRO Hobart, lutruwita
Proudly hosted at CSIRO, home of the Australian National Algae Culture Collection and Research Vessel Investigator, the conference will provide a dynamic forum for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and discussion, featuring plenary presentations, laboratory tours, and a conference dinner to support networking across our ASPAB community.
18th May 2026 – Registrations & Abstract Submission Open
12th October 2026 – Abstract Submissions Close
6th November 2026 – Registrations Close
Find additional information on schedules, venue, accommodation and attire in the Conference Announcement and Preliminary Program. The documents are designed to share, so please print a copy for your staff room or forward via email and social networks.
Registration
Member (waged)
$270
Non-member (waged)
$320
Student/retired members
$170
Student (non-member)
$190
Fees include registration, coffee breaks, two lunches and a banquet dinner. All prices are AUD.
For payment and membership enquiries, contact australasiansocietyaspab@gmail.com
Registration closes on 6th November 2026.
Presenter Information
We welcome abstract submission for oral presentations and posters. This year will focus on the themes of seaweed, microalgae and phytoplankton, taxonomy, physiology, harmful algal blooms and applied technologies.
Oral presentation slots and poster board spaces are limited. While we will make every effort to allocate presentations according to your preference, your first preference may not be available, and you may be offered an alternative presentation format.
Oral Presentations
Oral presentations will be 12 minutes, include a minimum of 2 minutes for questions. To keep the sessions running smoothly, a moderator will signal an 8 minute warning and a 12 minute cut-off.
Posters
Due to limited poster board space, poster presentations will preferentially be granted to students that do not have an oral presentation. Posters must be A0 Portrait.
View the CSIRO Privacy Agreement. For additional registration information and enquiries, contact our host at anacc@csiro.au
40th Anniversary Shirt
In celebration of the 40th General Meeting, special edition conference shirts will be available to pre-order and collect at the conference. The shirt features the winning artwork from the ASPAB 2025 Art competition, created by Jac Gelbart.
Postage can be arranged for those unable to attend the conference.
Limited Edition Pricing
$38
All prices are AUD.
We look forward to seeing you at the
40th ASPAB
ANNUAL MEETING
23-24 November 2026
CSIRO Hobart, lutruwita
Previous Conferences
2025
Our most recent Conference and General Meeting in 2025 was held at Te Herenga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Attendees enjoyed a variety of seminars and a banquet dinner during their visit.
2024
The ASPAB Conference and General Meeting for 2024 was held at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, in partnership with APCOP-V. More than 35 seminars, a round of flash talks and posters were presented across the two days.
Others
2023 – Sydney, NSW
2022 – Perth, WA
2021 – Virtual (Online)
2020 – Virtual (Online)
2019 – Wellington, NZ
2018 – Adelaide, SA
2017 – Townsville, QLD
2016 – Warrnambool, VIC
2015 – Hobart, TAS
2014 – Wellington, NZ
2013 – Sydney, NSW
2012 – Adelaide, SA
2011 – Queenscliff, VIC
