To help with your submission, we recommend reading the Abstract Guidelines and using the Abstract Template forms (available as an Adobe PDF or a Microsoft Word format). Both are available as a document download, and if you require them in a different format please contact us, or Florian at florian@partnerandprosper.com.au or on (08) 9443 3468.
Please use font Calibri, size 11, black for your submission.
Please submit your abstract using the online form below.
Key Dates
10 February – 29 April
1st round abstract submissions
1 May – 21 May
2nd round abstract submissions
16 June
Lastest date all successful presenters will be notified by email (don’t forget to check your junk/spam folder) from round 1 & 2 applications (aiming for earlier)
First-round submissions will receive priority in review/acceptance and timeslots.
Late submissions after 21 May will be considered after round 1 and 2 submissions have been assessed and notified of the outcome. These submissions may be used to fill gaps if and when they arise, so a set date for advising of the outcome has not been set.
Themes
The overarching conference theme is Building Resilience through Innovation.
We live in a time of rapid change that demands collaborative spirit and innovative thinking to support our natural environment, effectively manage our coasts and waterways, protect our biodiversity, engage and build communities and motivate appropriate policy and planning responses.
Subthemes:
Adaption & Innovation in a Changing World
Our Coast, Our Land
Healthy Systems, Healthy People
Collaboration and Partnerships – Working Together
Presentation Types
A variety of presentation types are available to suit all submissions. These include oral, lightning, hands-on workshop, poster, and field trips.
If you have another presentation style you wish to have considered, please contact us with the details.
Online Submissions
Round 2 submissions closed 21 May 2022.
Late submissions after 21 May will be considered after round 1 and 2 submissions have been assessed and notified of the outcome. These submissions may be used to fill gaps if and when they arise, so a set date for advising of the outcome has not been set.
Review Process
The Abstract Committee may accept or reject abstracts and their decision is final.
Every effort will be made to accommodate the author(s) presentation preference however the Abstract Committee reserves the right to allocate the presentation to best suit the program and the overall balance of content.
Final program streams will be adjusted as necessary depending on current and pressing topics and in line with the range of abstracts received.
All abstracts will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers for content, relevance, suitability and technical value before being accepted or declined. It is assumed the quality of the abstract is indicative of the quality of the final presentation.
Evaluation Criteria
Abstracts will be reviewed by the Abstract Committee according to the evaluation criteria below:
- Aim of presentation clearly articulated
- Focus, relevance & suitability for this conference
- Scholarly contextualisation
- Methods/Approaches clear/appropriate
- Suitable discussion/reflection of research or practice clearly communicated
Notification to Authors
Acceptance or otherwise is at the discretion of the Abstract Committee.
All successful presenters will be notified by Wednesday, June 16 with an acceptance letter via email (so please check your junk / spam mail folder after this date in case it is misdirected). Full instructions for accepted presenters will be forwarded on the acceptance of the abstract.
The details provided as the author contact should be for the nominated main contact of your abstract. All correspondence relating to the submission will be directed to this person, and they should in turn distribute to all co-presenters.
Final Notes
A maximum of two presenters may present a single presentation, unless approved by the Conference Committee.
No additional time will be given, unless approved by the Conference Program Committee.
All presenters must register for the Conference and pay the appropriate registration fee by 15 July 2022. It will be assumed any presenter not registered by this date has withdrawn their abstract from the program. All costs to attend the conference, including the registration fee, must be met by presenters. There are exceptions if a subsidy and support program is made available.