The second Australian Antarctic Research Conference will be held at the UTAS Stanley Burbury Theatre in Hobart in 2026: Monday 24 August for an Early Career Researchers Day, followed by the conference from Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 August.

The themes of this national conference are:

• Antarctic ice loss and its impacts
• Protecting Antarctica from existing and emerging threats
• The past, present and future of Antarctic and Southern Ocean systems
• Innovations in Antarctic and Southern Ocean research capabilities
• Antarctic research for decision-making
• Looking forward: Australian Antarctic research over the next decade

The Steering Committee is pleased to open registrations for the conference.