Welcome
The Australasian Coasts & Ports Conference series is the pre-eminent forum in the Australasian region for professionals to meet and discuss multi-disciplinary issues related to coasts and ports. This Conference will continue to publicise the persisting importance of coastal engineering problems, incorporating numerous concurrent streams for technical presentations, half-day field trips and the opportunity to network with colleagues in a vibrant social program including a Welcome Reception, Conference Dinner and other optional activities.
In 1973, two years after the formation of the National Committee on Coastal and Ocean Engineering, the first Australian Conference on Coastal engineering was held in Sydney. The creation of the conference series reflected the important position that coastal and ocean engineering had achieved in the development and protection of some of Australia’s most valuable resources. The conference series is shared with the New Zealand Coastal Society and the Institution of Professional Engineers of New Zealand who hosted the first NZ conference in Christchurch in 1985.
A parallel series of Australasian Port and Harbour Conferences was started by PIANC Australia in 1986 (also in Sydney) and from 1995 the two-conference series have been held jointly under the title ‘Australasian Coasts and Ports’.
The Australasian Coasts & Ports Conference series takes place every two years, in major cities in Australia and New Zealand. The Conference series brings together engineers, scientists and planners; academics, practitioners and those in the construction industry and is the pre-eminent forum in Australasia for professionals to meet and discuss issues extending across all disciplines related to coasts and ports.
Welcome from Chair of the Organising Committee
Jointly PIANC & Engineers Australia are excited to invite you to join us for the premier gathering of industry leaders, researchers, and professionals in the fields of ports and coastal engineering. Set against the stunning backdrop of Adelaide, Australia, this conference promises to be an exceptional platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation.
With the global challenges facing coastal infrastructure, maritime transport, and environmental sustainability, the 2025 conference will focus on cutting-edge research, best practices, and the latest technologies shaping the future of ports and coastal engineering. Whether you’re involved in port management, coastal resilience, or marine infrastructure development, this event will provide invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of our industry.
The biannual Coasts and Ports conference has not been held in South Australia since previously in Adelaide in September 2005, we are excited to host engaging keynote speakers, interactive technical sessions, and ample networking opportunities with experts from around Australasia region.
We look forward to welcoming you to Adelaide to join us and be part of shaping the future of coastal and maritime engineering.
Paul Constance
Conference Chair
Key Dates
21st February 2025 – Deadline for Abstract Submissions
2nd May 2025 – Full Paper Submission Deadline
13th June 2025 – Reviewed papers returned to authors
27th June 2025 – Resubmission deadline for revised full papers
4th July 2025 – Earlybird Registration Closes
4th July 2025 – Speaker Registration Deadline
Who Should Attend ?
Australasian Coasts & Ports 2025 is an event that will be of interest to any person with a professional interest in the coastal and maritime environments. The Conference will bring together engineers, planners, scientists and researchers to Adelaide, to focus on the technological, scientific, policy, planning and design issues related to our diverse and developing coasts.
It will integrate ideas and knowledge among engineers, port and maritime operators, researchers and scientists, local/central government, maritime manufacturers, planners and policy makers and media.
Call for Abstracts
Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts for papers to be presented at the Australasian Coasts & Ports 2025 Conference, to be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia, from 18-21 August 2025.
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