ABSTRACTS

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS

The Conference streams build on this years theme 'Beyond Waste 2026'.

Submissions need to give an overview of the presentation and the way in which your session contributes to one of the Conference streams or the overall theme. When submitting please choose the stream you think fits best.

Streams:

  1. Regional and remote management
  2. Maximising material lifecycle (including waste avoidance)
  3. Product stewardship and extended producer responsibility
  4. Building resilience - contingency and disaster waste management planning
  5. Managing Emerging Contaminants and Hazardous Materials 
  6. Behaviour Change 
  7. Achieving Net Zero in WA
  8. Using AI in waste management and resource recovery
  9. Markets and Infrastructure Development 
  10. Reuse and Repair
  11. Other 


Presentation types:

  • 15 minute presentation with Q&A at the end of the session

Abstract submissions close 5pm (AWST), Monday 25 May 2026.


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KEY DATES

1 April 2026

Abstract submissions open

Monday 25 May 2026, 5pm (AWST)

Abstract submissions close

Mid June 2026

Abstract notification

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Submission Guidelines

  • Submissions should be a maximum of 400 words. The synopsis needs to include an overview of the topic, a brief explanation or statement about how it relates to the conference themes, who your presentation is pitched at (name, position, and organisation), and what participants can expect to get from attending.
  • Biographies are limited to 50 words and need to be written using complete sentences and in the third person. Your biography should contain information relative to your current position, career history and related professional achievements.
  • Submissions are submitted online, via the login below.
  • Your submission should be text only, with limited or no references.
  • Submitting implies your consent to have your submission published in the final Conference program.
  • Multiple submissions are permitted, please submit separate forms for each submission.
  • Your submission will appear in print as submitted. Please ensure you check your data carefully before submitting as changes or additions cannot be made after the closing date.
  • You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your submission and an attachment with the details you have entered.
  • Abstract submissions close 5pm (AWST), Monday 25 May 2026. Submissions will be reviewed by the Conference Committee and authors notified by end of June 2026.