Call for Abstracts

On behalf of the Franc.2026 Conference Organising Committee, we are delighted to invite you to present at Franc.2026, which will be delivered in partnership with the ACT Government and held at the Canberra Rex Hotel. The Conference will feature two days of conference presentations on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October,  a day of Pre-Conference Workshops on Tuesday, 27 October, and a Technical Tour on Friday, 30 October showcasing practical examples of stormwater management in the region. 

 

The theme for Franc.2026 is Be Franc and Drive Change.

Franc.2026 will build on the success of previous franc conferences and continue to create a place where industry professionals, community members and key stakeholders can come together to collaborate, share knowledge, network and learn together.  In addition, the Stormwater NSW Awards for Excellence will be announced at a special event to be held during the conference, on the evening of Wednesday 28 October. 

Call for Abstracts is now Open!

Submit by Friday 1 May.

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Streams

Smart Stormwater
Driving Change
Navigating the Future Challenges for Stormwater
Living Landscapes

Types of Submission

Oral Presentations – Main Program (15 mins)
Poster Presentations 
Pre Conference Workshops - Full or 1/2 Day

Submission Timeline

Abstract submissions due

Friday, 1 May 2026

Presenter notifications sent

Friday, 19 June 2026

Presenter acceptances by

Friday, 26 June 2026

Program released

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Presenters register by

Friday, 31 July 2026

Slide deck due

Friday, 23 October 2026

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Key Dates

Call for Abstracts Closes

Friday, 1 May 2026

Early Bird Registration Closes

Friday, 31 July 2026

Workshops

Tuesday 27 October 2026

Conference Dates

Wednesday 28- Thursday 29 October 2026

Technical Tour

Friday 30 October 2026

Conference Convenor

in Partnership with

Conference Secretariat

GEMS Event Management Australia

ABN 30 615 654 629

Contact us 

For all registration and accommodation inquiries call 02 9744 5252 or email registration@gemsevents.com.au