Call for abstracts
Call for abstracts
Abstract submissions are now open!
The New Leaders Summit 2026 Advisory Committee are currently seeking abstract submissions for presentation at the conference in Brisbane from 30 September - 1 October 2026.
This is your opportunity to share your insights, showcase your work, and contribute to the future of mining.
An abstract is a 250-word summary on your research project or an idea related to one of the abstract themes. Your abstract should describe the purpose of your work, the methods you’ve used and the conclusions you’ve drawn.
With five key themes covering everything from mine planning to sustainability and leadership, there’s plenty of opportunity to find the right fit for your submission.
Explore our resources below to help you get started.
Submissions close Friday 19 June at 11:59pm (AEST).
Abstract themes
Authours are invited to share their knowledge on the following key themes:
Future-ready leadership and organisational transformation
- Transforming mining organisations for the next decade
- Embedding culture, accountability and modern governance
- Leadership in an era of automation, globalisation and stakeholder scrutiny
Climate adaptation, resilience and sustainable growth
- Building climate-resilient mine operations
- Next-generation environmental technologies and decarbonisation pathways
- Beyond compliance: innovation in sustainability and biodiversity outcomes
Intelligent mine design & digital optimisation
- Data-driven mine planning and real-time optimisation
- Harnessing automation, AI and digital twins to maximise value
- Integrating geoscience, engineering and technology for smarter design
Global supply chains, critical minerals & market dynamics
- Securing supply chains in a volatile global environment
- Scaling production of critical minerals to meet decarbonisation demand
- Commercial strategies for delivering value across the mining lifecycle
Circular mining, resource recovery and waste reimagined
- Reprocessing tailings and legacy sites for new value
- Designing operations for circularity from exploration to closure
- Integrating recovery streams to maximise resource efficiency
Key dates
Join the conversation at New Leaders Summit 2026
Abstract submissions close: Friday 19 June
Why submit an abstract?
Win 1 of 3 prizes
Accepted abstracts will go in the running for two $1,500 cash prizes for Best Abstract Presentation. A further $500 prize will be awarded for Best Poster.
Contribute to industry conversations
Share your insights and research on key industry topics, helping shape discussions that influence the future of the industry.
Increase your profile
Accepted abstracts will be featured on the AusIMM website and presenters will have the chance to showcase their work at the Summit.
Showcase your work
As a selected presenter, you’ll be able to highlight your professional accomplishment on your CV and LinkedIn, boosting your appeal to prospective employers.
Author resources
AusIMM Guide to Authors
Abstract template
Terms and conditions
Click the link below to read the full speaker and presenter terms and conditions document.
Writing an abstract
Learn what an abstract is, how themes are selected, common abstract structures and see a marked-up example.
Online Abstract Submission
Abstracts that are accepted by the organising committee will be subject to peer review. The selection criteria include relevance to the summit theme, accuracy and originality of ideas, significance of the contribution and quality of presentation. All accepted abstracts will be published on the summit website, and those allocated to the program will present at the summit.
Guidelines
Abstracts submitted will be subject to peer review, then accepted or declined by the New Leaders Summit Organising Committee. The selection criteria includes: relevance to the theme, accuracy and originality of ideas, significance of the contribution and quality of presentation.
The Committee may, if necessary, limit the number of presentations per author. Submission of abstracts implies the author’s agreement to publish their abstract on the New Leaders Summit website. Authors must arrange and pay their own accommodation, travel and expenses to attend the summit.
Once the abstract submission deadline has passed, the organising committee will review all submitted abstracts. Authors will then be notified whether or not the abstract has been accepted for the next stage, and the requirements around submitting a full paper.
All enquiries should be directed to: newleaders@ausimm.com
- Abstracts must be a minimum of 250 words, and a maximum of 300 words
- Abstracts must be submitted in Arial 11-point font
- The abstract title must be typed in Arial 14 point, bold and centred font
- The presenting author/s name/s must be underlined
- All author details, post nominals and affiliations must be included
- All author email address must be included
- Authors may include a maximum of five keywords sufficient to highlight the relevant topics to be addressed in the paper
- Abstracts must be text only – graphics, images or graphs should not be included