Abstract Submission Rules

Abstract submissions are now closed.

Symposium Abstract Submission Rules

Please read:

  1. Your abstract should be a minimum of 150 words and a maximum of 200 words.
  2. All speakers are required to register as a delegate. 
  3. The presenting author is required to ensure that all contributors and funding organisations are aware of the content of the abstract before submission.
  4. All abstracts accepted for presentation will be published prior to the Symposium.
  5. You may submit more than one abstract. However, presenters that are accepted for oral presentation will be permitted to give only one oral presentation.  
  6. Abstracts will be considered and evaluated according to the following criteria:
  • Research value
  • Clarity and quality
  • Content and methodology
  • Fit with symposium’s theme/s

Abstract submission due by close of business 11 March 2026.

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the Enhanced Rock Weathering Research in Australia Symposium, Cairns, Queensland 25 June 2026. Presentations are planned as 15-minute sessions (i.e. 10-minute presentation plus 5 minutes for Q&A). Please enter your details and abstract below.

Symposium Abstract Submission

Abstract Review Process

Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract. You should now have received notification of the outcome from the Symposium Scientific Committee. If you have not yet received correspondence, please contact .

Presentation preparation

If you are successful in your submission:

  1. You must register as a participant by 27 March 2026 or as arranged with the Symposium Scientific Committee. Note: Where registration has not been completed, abstracts will be removed from the programme. This ensures that the programme can be finalised in advance to allow participants to access the programme.
  2. Provide a one paragraph bio about the lead author and head shots for publication on the website and event materials.
  3. A copy of your presentation is required by Monday 22 June 2026. If you are using MS Powerpoint or PDF, please ensure it is the latest version.

If you have any questions regarding your submission, please reach out to .

Please ensure your final presentation meets these time criteria.

Symposium Registration
Field Visit Registration

Field Visit: Enhanced Rock Weathering Avocado Trial Site

On Friday 26 June 2026, the day after the symposium, community members are warmly invited to join the project team at Howe Farming near Mareeba for a guided tour of the Enhanced Rock Weathering monitoring site.

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Venue and Visitor Information

The Symposium will be held at James Cook University’s Nguma-bada campus in Smithfield, Cairns. Just an hour from the field trial site and beautifully situated between the rainforest and northern beaches.

For destination, travel tips and accommodation suggestions visit our venue information page.

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Sponsorship: Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities for businesses and organisations to support the Enhanced Rock Weathering Research in Australia Symposium and the Field Visit to the Avocado Trial Site. Sponsors will benefit from increased brand visibility, and strengthened relationships.

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Contact Us

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For scientific enquiries please contact Paul Nelson at .

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