The third Australian Ocean Renewable Energy Symposium (AORES) brings together industry, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration and support the growth of the Australian ocean renewable energy sector, spanning wave, tidal, river and ocean currents, OTEC, and hybrid systems. The symposium will feature keynote presentations from leading international and industry experts, providing a global context for Australian developments.
Key themes include:
technology development and performance
hydrodynamics, loads and survivability
arrays, systems and grid integration
resource assessment and site characterisation
environmental and social impacts
deployment, operations and economics
policy, regulation and markets
AORES provides a valuable networking opportunity for PhD students in ocean renewable energy to connect with fellow researchers, industry representatives, and the broader Australian ocean energy community.
Key dates:
Abstract submission deadline 31 May 2026
Abstract acceptance notification 30 June 2026
Early-bird registration closes 31 July 2026
Presenter registration closes 30 September 2026
Registration closes 31 October 2026
University of Western Australia
Blue Economy CRC
University of Western Australia
Swinburne University of Technology
University of Tasmania
University of Queensland
University of Queensland
University of Tasmania
Adelaide, South Australia
Adelaide University, Union House
Rumours function room
The symposium will be held at Adelaide University North Terrace Campus, the University’s main campus, located in the city centre of Adelaide; a campus map and directions are available here.