Call for abstracts
Call for abstracts
Showcase your expertise at an AusIMM conference
AusIMM invites you to demonstrate your expertise by presenting at one of our technical conferences. These events offer a unique platform to share your work with leading experts and key decision-makers across the resources sector. It is an opportunity to contribute your insights and research on a broad range of industry-relevant topics, fostering technical innovation and supporting the advancement of the profession.
See below to learn more about how you can submit an abstract for consideration.
Conferences currently calling for abstracts:
Special offer
Special offer
Conference
Global Resources Innovation Expo 2026
16
PD HOURS
Perth, Australia
5-7 May 2026
Early bird registration open
5-7 May 2026
Early bird registration open
call for abstracts
call for abstracts
Technical Conference
International Mine Health and Safety Conference 2026
24
PD HOURS
Pan Pacific Perth
5 - 7 October 2026
#IMHS2026
5 - 7 October 2026
#IMHS2026
call for abstracts
call for abstracts
Technical conference
Strategic Mine Planning Conference 2026
24
PD HOURS
Residence on Langley Park, Perth
17 - 19 November 2026
#SMP2026
17 - 19 November 2026
#SMP2026
Key dates for abstract submissions: 2026 - 2028
Thinking about submitting an abstract to present at a future AusIMM conference?
Refer to the below tables for the most up-to-date information about when our abstract submission windows will be open.
2026 Technical Conferences
CONFERENCE |
International Mining Geology 2026 |
Iron Ore | Open Pit 2026 |
Critical Minerals 2026 |
Mine Health and Safety 2026 |
Mill Operators 2026 |
Strategic Mine Planning 2026 |
EVENT DATES |
21 - 22 April 2026 | 23 - 25 June 2026 | 21 - 23 September 2026 | 5 - 7 October 2026 NOW OPEN |
19 - 21 October 2026 | 17 - 19 November 2026 NOW OPEN |
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OPEN |
12 June 2025 | 10 September 2025 | 7 January 2026 | 17 November 2025 | 30 June 2025 | 17 November 2025 |
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CLOSE (INITIAL) |
27 July 2025 | 7 November 2025 | 8 April 2026 | 23 February 2026 | 22 September 2025 | 27 February 2026 |
2027 Technical Conferences
CONFERENCE |
Underground Operators 2027 |
Mineral Resource Estimation 2027 |
Mineral Asset Valuation 2027 |
Life of Mine | Mine Waste and Tailings 2027 |
Critical Minerals 2027 |
World Gold 2027 |
EVENT DATES |
3-8 April 2027 | 25 - 26 May 2027 | 25 - 26 May 2027 | 27 - 28 July 2027 | 20 - 22 September 2027 | 20 - 22 September 2027 |
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OPEN |
June 2026 | July 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026 | January 2027 | October 2026 |
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CLOSE (INITIAL) |
July 2026 | August 2026 | August 2026 | October 2026 | April 2027 |
Novemeber 2026 |
2028 Technical Conferences
CONFERENCE |
International Mining Geology 2028 |
Iron Ore | Open Pit 2028 |
Future Mining 2028 |
International Mineral Processing 2028 |
Mill Operators 2028 |
Mine Health and Safety 2028 |
Critical Minerals 2028 |
EVENT DATES |
April 2028 | July 2028 | August 2028 | September 2028 | September 2028 | March 2028 | October 2028 |
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OPEN |
May 2027 | July 2027 | August 2027 | September 2027 | September 2027 | November 2027 | January 2028 |
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CLOSE (INITIAL) |
June 2027 | September 2027 | October 2027 | November 2027 | November 2027 | February 2027 |
April 2028 |
Benefits of presenting
Raise your profile
Gain peer recognition and enhance your status as an expert in your field locally, nationally and internationally
Share your knowledge
Profile your research, innovation or thought leadership to advance your profession
Promote your organisation
Focus attention on your field of interest and organisation by raising awareness with delegates, sponsors and media
Make new connections
Network with other presenters and delegates that can lead to new ideas, collaborations and research opportunities
Gain professional development hours
Use the conference speaking platform to develop, grow and share while earning professional development (PD) hours for preparing and presenting a technical paper
Create an impact
Published papers in the conference proceedings provide an opportunity to share your insights and inspire others to find solutions to advance the future of the sector
Author resources
AusIMM Guide to Authors
A detailed guide outlining the formatting policy for conference proceeding papers.
Abstract template
Please use this template to submit an abstract to an AusIMM conference.
Paper template
Please use this template to submit a paper to an AusIMM conference.