22 – 24 April 2026  |  Melbourne, VIC

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Call for Proposals

Presentations | Panels | Perspectives

The Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA) invites processors, councils, policymakers, researchers, agronomists, consultants, technology providers and end users to submit program proposals for the AORA 2027 Annual Conference.

As Australia’s organics recycling sector continues to evolve, increasing focus is being placed on delivering measurable outcomes across soil health, resource recovery, contamination reduction, carbon management, circular economy development and sustainable procurement.

Under the theme Building Australia’s organics future, the 2027 Conference will explore the practical actions, partnerships, technologies and policy settings shaping the future of Australia’s organics recycling sector.

The conference will bring together leaders from across the value chain to share operational insights, technical innovation, market development strategies, regulatory perspectives and case studies demonstrating how recycled organics support agriculture, infrastructure, communities and environmental resilience.

AORA is committed to encouraging broad participation and diverse perspectives within the conference program. Alongside established industry leaders and returning presenters, the Conference Committee welcomes submissions from first-time speaker, emerging professionals and organisations with practical insights, valuable experiences or new ideas to share.

The Conference Committee is seeking submissions that are practical, evidence-based and solution-focused. In addition to individual presentations, the Committee welcomes proposals for panel discussions and expressions of interest from those willing to participate as a panellist.

Submissions should address the sector’s current challenges and emerging opportunities across the following themes:

  • Contamination & Quality: PFAS, plastics and microplastics; compostable packaging; contamination reduction; feedstock quality; testing and standards.

  • Markets & End Users: Agriculture and soil health; landscaping, turf and civil markets; procurement; commercialisation; market development.

  • Technology & Operations: Practical processing technologies and operational outcomes; composting and AD systems; biochar and emerging technologies; automation and monitoring; safety innovation; odour and emissions management.

  • Policy & Advocacy: Regulation and harmonisation; industry reform; council and regulator collaboration; procurement policy; compliance and risk management.

  • Processor Perspectives: Facility case studies; operational insights; workforce and leadership; contamination management; contracting and supply chain challenges.

  • Innovation & Future Systems: AI and digital technologies; carbon markets; circular economy integration; data and analytics; emerging technologies and future opportunities.

Other topics aligned with the conference theme may also be considered at the discretion of the Conference Committee. 

HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

All Abstracts must be submitted online. If you are unable to submit using the online form, please contact the Forum Secretariat for further information (phone Emma McVie on 0404 517 058 or email conference@aora.org.au). Receipt of abstracts will be acknowledged by email within 2 working days.

The following information will be required for your submission:

  • Presenter and Co-Presenter contact details, title and organisation
  • Presenter and Co-Presenter Biographies (we recommend no more than 80 words per biography)
  • Presenter and Co-Presenter Photograph (optional)
  • Presentation Title
  • 50-word Presentation Synopsis
  • Abstract (Up to 400 words of text)
CLICK HERE TO START YOUR SUBMISSION

Submissions close on Friday 30 October 2026.

SELECTION COMMITTEE

Due to the large number of submissions received each year, a review committee will carefully consider submissions of abstracts and posters. Where possible the committee will place your presentation into a session, however it may not be possible to accommodate every submission. The review committee also reserves the right to suggest amendments to improve the suitability of presentations prior to acceptance.

 

PUBLICATION

All accepted presentations will be published in the AORA 2027 Proceedings.

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

All submitting authors will be asked to confirm the following statements:

  1. I confirm that each co-author, if any, has been informed of this submission and has agreed to all the information provided by me.
  2. I consent to publication of all or part of the abstract in materials relating to the conference, including but not limited to the program, advertising, social media and email promotions.
  3. I confirm that this abstract is original work and as the principal author, I am responsible for the accuracy of the abstract.
  4. I understand that the invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer by AORA or the conference sponsors to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the event.
  5. I understand that no fee will be paid for a presentation. If my abstract is accepted, I agree to register for the Conference by no later than 26 February 2027 and will pay a discounted registration fee in recognition of my contribution. I understand that failure to register by the due date may result in my presentation being withdrawn from the program.

Thank you to our 2026 Conference Supporters

AORA would like to acknowledge our National Sponsors who play an active role in realising our vision: