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Register now for the 2026 Soil Science Australia National Conference
Early bird registrations are now open for the 2026 Soil Science Australia National Conference.
Western Australia is hosting the conference on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja in Boorloo (Perth) from November 1-5, 2026. It follows the Australian Soil Judging Competition (October 29-31).
Over 450 attendees are expected to attend the conference, which will serve as a platform for a diversity of voices across science, policy, industry and community to explore a mutual understanding of soils as the foundation of productivity, security and resilience.
The theme of the 2026 conference is ‘Common Ground: Soils for the Anthropocene’.
The conference will provide a fantastic opportunity for attendees to gain a better understanding of a range of topics relevant to soil, including stewardship and storytelling, policy, planning and governance, processes and mechanisms, land management in agriculture, mining and conservation.
There will also be opportunities for networking and relationship-building at social functions, and for hands-on experience during field tours.
Early bird rates (till July 31)
$990 for Soil Science Australia members and $1200 for non-members
Abstracts
Abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations are open until April 24, 2026.
The submission process is simple and is outlined in a comprehensive guide available on the conference website.
Exhibitors and sponsors
Limited sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available. Confirmed sponsors include Grains Research and Development Corporation, Soil CRC, The University of Western Australia and SoilsWest. Venue sponsors are Business Events Perth, Pan Pacific Perth and Optus Stadium.
The conference sponsorship prospectus is available on the conference website.
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