News

Fourth and Final Circular out now!

Download the Fourth Circular and get the latest information on program and speakers, convention events and meetings, professional development workshops, onsite information and destination Adelaide.

Final program released!

Download the program and discover a Convention that will present 22 plenary and 47 keynote addresses, over 500 oral presentations and over 220 posters, as well as many other Geoscience, business, and networking events.

Publication Bar at AGCC 2018

A Publication Bar will be set up at the Convention to offer distribution of approved items to delegates. It will be available for Sponsors and Exhibitors and no extra cost. For non-sponsors and non-exhibitors the Publication Bar will have a cost of AU$800 plus GST. Please email jess@ccm.com.au for further information.

Publication Bar at AGCC 2018

A Publication Bar will be set up at the Convention to offer distribution of approved items to delegates. It will be available for Sponsors and Exhibitors and no extra cost. For non-sponsors and non-exhibitors the Publication Bar will have a cost of AU$800 plus GST. Please email jess@ccm.com.au for further information.

Convention Dinner

Join AGCC 2018 delegates, exhibitors, speakers and their partners at the official Convention Dinner held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on October 17 from 7:00 pm. Find out more here.

Day registrations now available for AGCC 2018

Great news for those unable to attend the full Convention- Day registrations are now available for AGCC 2018! This is also an excellent opportunity for delegates interested in a particular section of the program. Find out more here.

Volunteering at AGCC 2018

Volunteering expressions of interest for AGCC 2018 are now open! We are seeking enthusiastic student volunteers to assist in the running of the Convention in Adelaide. Click here for more information and to register.

August 2018

Santos Education Workshop

Santos Ltd. is sponsoring a Geoscience Education Workshop targeted to Science teachers to be held on the first day of AGCC 2018, Monday 15 October, from 3pm to 7pm, at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Click here for more information.

August 2018

Welcoming the South Australia Government as Host Sponsor

AGCC 2018 is delighted to announce the South Australia Government through the Department of Energy and Mining as Host Sponsor for this years’ Convention. Click here for more information.

August 2018

Diversity in Geoscience Lunch

AGCC 2018 will celebrate the advantages of diversity at the Diversity in Geoscience Lunch, generously sponsored by Beach Energy. The event will consist of a panel discussion and Q&A. Click here for more information. August 2018

Crèche facilites at AGCC 2018

Sponsored by NeXUS, a crèche will be set up at the Adelaide Convention Centre for AGCC 2018.The facility would be operated and managed independently by Hessel Group. Click here for more information. August 2018

AGC President ‘In the Spotlight’ of The Australian Mining Review

The Australian Geoscience Council President, Dr Bill Shaw, has been featured in The Australian Mining Review. Click here to view article. August 2018

Three-minute Rapid Fire Presentations

Sponsored by CSIRO, the three-minute Rapid Fire Presentations is an initiative designed to enable a large number of Early Career Geoscientists, across all fields, to participate in a test of their abilities to rapidly and effectively communicate their science to a diverse audience. Click here to find out more and to register. 17 July 2018

Qantas – Exclusive Airline Partner

Qantas is delighted to be the exclusive airline partner for the AGCC 2018 and are offering registered delegates and travel partners special discounted airfares. Click here for more information. 17 July 2018

Abstract Submission Deadline Extended Until 7 July

Numerous requests have been received requesting acceptance of late abstracts and the Convention Organising Committee has agreed to a special extension for all submissions. Click here to submit. 17 July 2018

Third Circular

The third circular is now available for download – click here to see all circulars. 7 June 2018

Extended Registration Offer for Young Geoscientists

A special offer is available for Early Career Geoscientists until 6 October. To see if you fit the criteria, please read page 6 of AGCC 2018 Third Circular here. 7 June 2018

Crèche facilities

The Steering Committee is investigating the possibility of having a Crèche facility set up at the Adelaide Convention Centre for the duration of AGCC 2018. Click here if you are interested in this service. 7 June 2018

Draft Preliminary Program

The draft preliminary program is now available. Click here for more information. 7 June 2018

Speaker Spotlight

The Australian Geoscience Council Convention, AGCC 2018, is proud to announce Professor Matthew Huber from the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University, Indiana, USA, as Plenary Speaker for this year’s Convention. 12 April 2018

Sponsor Spotlight

The Australian Geoscience Council Convention, AGCC 2018, is proud to announce Santos Limited as Major Sponsor for this years’ convention. 22 March 2018

Special Abstract Registration offer

A special registration offer for early abstract authors is available until 30 April. 8 March 2018

Second Circular

The second circular is now available for download – click here to see all circulars. 27 February 2018

Program

View the full list of Scientific Themes and Symposia here. 27 February 2018

Workshops

Proposed workshops have been released. To see the full list, click here. 27 February 2018

Field Trips

Proposed Pre- and Post- Convention field trips are now available here. 27 February 2018

AGCC 2018 and RFG 2018

AGCC 2018 is partnering with Resources for Future Generations (RFG 2018). 30 January 2018

Business Meetings

Propose a business meeting at AGCC 2018. 7 December 2017

GeoEXPO

GeoEXPO booth sales released. 1 December 2017

Registration fees

The full list of registration fees have been released. 24 October 2017

Abstract Submissions

Abstract submissions are now open – click here for details. 24 October 2017

Field trips and workshop

Register your interest in running field trips or workshops. 29 September 2017

Draft Program

The AGCC 2018 Draft program has been announced.29 September 2017

First Circular

The First Circular is now available for download. 29 September 2017

Patron Sponsor Announced

Geoscience Australia announced as the Patron Sponsor for AGCC 2018. 7 September 2017

AGCC 2018 Committee

Meet the committee. 17 March 2017

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities have been released – more details available here. 17 March 2017

AGCC 2018 Website

The AGCC 2018 website officially launched 17 March 2017