ABOUT • AORA Annual Conference

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The AORA Annual Conference is well established as the principal conference in Australia for the recycled organics industry. Each conference is a forum for education, discussion and networking related to Organics Recycling. It is also an opportunity to celebrate outstanding achievements in the industry.

The Annual AORA Conference features presentations, panels, Gala Dinner, Networking Function and equipment demonstrations. This is an opportunity to network with industry leaders and gain insight to the latest achievements in the Organics Recycling Industry.

The first AORA conference was held in 2013 in Sydney and is now run annually, rotating the location around Australia.

HOST ORGANISATION

The Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA) works on behalf of its members to raise awareness of the benefits of recycling organic resources.

It aims to act as an advocate for the wider organics resource recovery and beneficial reuse industries, and to represent their views in a constructive dialogue with policy makers. The Association envisages an industry in which best practice is shared, standards are maintained and surpassed, and a positive contribution to safeguarding the environment is made.

The Association consists of a national Board of Directors which provides the strategic direction and governance/risk oversight of the Association. A National Executive Officer, who reports to the Board, administers the operations of the Association on a day-to-day basis. State committees provide local industry representation and services in addition to acting as a conduit of information and intelligence on state-based industry issues into the national Board and National Executive Officer. This structure works to provide a means of addressing state and national matters in a coordinated and effective manner.

T: 0434 625 472
P: PO Box 585, Hove SA 5048
E: compost@aora.org.au
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2026 CONFERENCE THEME

Building Australia’s organics future

In 2027, AORA turns its focus to the future, exploring the practical actions, partnerships and innovations needed to strengthen Australia’s organics recycling sector and cement its role in a sustainable, circular economy. Under the theme Building Australia’s organics future, the conference will examine what it takes to scale the sector, deliver measurable outcomes and position recycled organics at the heart of Australia’s environmental and economic agenda.

The AORA Annual Conference brings together processors, suppliers, researchers, policymakers, councils, consultants, technology providers, agronomists and end users from across Australia’s recycled organics industry. It remains the premier forum for sharing innovation, addressing operational challenges, strengthening industry collaboration and advancing the role of recycled organics in a sustainable future.

Building on the conversations of previous years, the 2027 program will explore the issues shaping the next chapter of the sector, from contamination management and carbon accounting to procurement policy, processing technology and end-market development. Delegates will hear from industry leaders, policymakers and technical experts as we examine how recycled organics can support agriculture, infrastructure, communities and environmental resilience.

Through keynote addresses, technical sessions, case studies and interactive panel discussions, the 2027 Conference will deliver practical insights and fresh perspectives for every part of the value chain, from emerging professionals taking their first steps in the industry to experienced operators driving large-scale change.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

The AORA Conference Organising Committee consists of industry professionals from across the sector. The Australian Organics Recycling Association thanks the committee members for their contribution to the event.