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Australian Ocean Renewable Energy Symposium 2026
Adelaide, South Australia
The third Australian Ocean Renewable Energy Symposium (AORES) is a forum for industry, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to exchange ideas and discuss the development of Australia’s ocean renewable energy sector. Topics span wave, tidal, river and ocean currents, ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), and hybrid systems. Keynote presentations from leading international and industry experts will place Australian developments in a global context.
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:
Presenter registration closes: 30 September 2026
General registration closes: 31 October 2026
Symposium begins: 9 November 2026
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
Dr Jana Orszaghova
Dr Jana Orszaghova
University of Western Australia
Prof. Irene Penesis
Prof. Irene Penesis
Blue Economy CRC
Prof. Christophe Gaudin
Prof. Christophe Gaudin
University of Western Australia
Prof. Richard Manasseh
Prof. Richard Manasseh
Swinburne University of Technology
Dr Damon Howe
Dr Damon Howe
University of Tasmania
A/Prof. Wenhua Zhao
A/Prof. Wenhua Zhao
University of Queensland
A/Prof. Remo Cossu
A/Prof. Remo Cossu
University of Queensland
Dr Philip Marsh
Dr Philip Marsh
University of Tasmania
Local Organising Committee
Local Organising Committee
Dr Nataliia Sergiienko
Dr Nataliia Sergiienko
Dr Ben Wilks
Dr Ben Wilks
Dr Feifei Tong
Dr Feifei Tong
Prof. Ben Cazzolato
Prof. Ben Cazzolato
Dr Amy-Rose Westcott
Dr Amy-Rose Westcott
Symposium Venue
Symposium Venue
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.
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