ACERE 2026 Program Overview

Conference Dates: 10-13 February 2026

Venue: The University of Sydney, Eastern Avenue Auditorium (Building F19), Eastern Avenue

 

Conference Program at a Glance

Please note below is a draft program and is subject to change

All conference days include catering (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea). Breakfast not included.

TimeActivity & Location
Tuesday 10 February
MorningDoctoral Consortium
The University of Sydney, Eastern Avenue Auditorium (Building F19), Eastern Avenue
AfternoonEducators Forum
Paper Development Workshop
The University of Sydney, Eastern Avenue Auditorium (Building F19), Eastern Avenue
EveningWelcome Drinks & Canapés
The University of Sydney, Eastern Avenue Auditorium (Building F19), Eastern Avenue
Wednesday 11 February
All DayPaper Sessions
The University of Sydney, Eastern Avenue Auditorium (Building F19), Eastern Avenue
7:00 PMSocial Night – Drinks & Canapés
The Squire’s Landing, Northern end of the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000
Thursday 12 February
All DayPaper Sessions
The University of Sydney, Eastern Avenue Auditorium (Building F19), Eastern Avenue
7:00 PMGala Dinner and Awards Night
The Tea Room QVB, Level 3/455 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Friday 13 February
MorningPaper Sessions*
The University of Sydney, Eastern Avenue Auditorium (Building F19), Eastern Avenue
AfternoonDoctoral Consortium
Industry Forum
The University of Sydney, Eastern Avenue Auditorium (Building F19), Eastern Avenue

* Round Table Sessions: Round table sessions are currently planned to be held during the paper sessions on Friday morning. Round table presentations are informal presentations of your paper, delivered at tables of 8-10 participants. Each session will run for approximately 25-30 minutes, with presenters expected to present their paper for the first 15 minutes. Presenters may choose to use PowerPoint slides, either displayed to the table from a laptop or tablet, or provided as printed handouts (please bring 10 copies).

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Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission: 15 September, 2025
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  • Abstract Notification: mid-October, 2025
  • Full Paper Submission (optional): 15 November, 2025
  • Full paper Notification mid-December, 2025
  • Conference 10-13 February, 2026

2026 Program Overview:

  • Doctoral Consortium – 10, 13 February
  • Paper development workshop – 10 February
  • Educator’s Forum  – 10 February
  • Opening reception  – 10 February
  • Paper Sessions  – 11-13 February
  • Keynote Speakers – Erkko Autio and Michael Lounsbury
  • Industry Forum – 13 February

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