New Zealand Antarctic
Science Conference 2027
28 June - 2 July 2027
University of Canterbury
Ōtautahi Christchurch
Submit your abstract
To submit your abstract simply click the button to the right, fill in the form and send it to scienceconference@antarcticanz.govt.nz
About the Conference
Antarctica New Zealand and the Antarctic Science Platform are excited to announce the New Zealand Antarctic Science Conference will be coming to Ōtautahi Christchurch next year. We will bring together some of the greatest minds in Antarctic research from around Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad, exploring the latest breakthroughs, biggest challenges and next frontiers.
Three days of Open Science Conference will be followed by a day of open workshops and then a final day of ASP-only workshops. Satellite activities are also being organised so you can network, upskill, reconnect and plan for the future.
“Antarctic Research: Global Impact”
We chose this theme to highlight the impact our research has, both in Antarctica and around the world.
As one of the critical engines of the global climate system, changes in the 'Great White South' are felt around the globe.
The information we gather on the ice is vital to understand how the world is changing. Our research provides information about how change will impact the rest of the world and how we might prepare.
Important dates
Deadlines
27 October: Abstract submissions open
7 December: Early bird registrations open
7 February: Abstract submissions close
22 February: Confirmation date for acceptance
28 March: Early bird registrations close
Tentative programme
Sunday 27 June: Icebreaker
Monday 28 June: Open Science Conference
Tuesday 29 June: Open Science Conference & conference dinner
Wednesday 30 June: Open Science Conference & poster session
Thursday 1 July: Open workshop day
Friday 2 July: Antarctic Science Platform workshop day
Nau mai, tauti mai, welcome to our first Keynote Speaker . . .
Dr Andrew Meijers, British Antarctic Survey
Dr Andrew Meijers is a polar oceanographer and the Science Leader of the Polar Oceans team at the British Antarctic Survey. His research primarily focuses on Southern Ocean dynamics and its interaction with the Antarctic ice sheet and climate. He works extensively with observational data and coupled climate models, especially where it pertains to the Southern Ocean vertical and meridional circulation, including SubAntarctic Mode Water and Antarctic Bottom Water variability, and the impact of the Southern Ocean on global ocean properties.
He has significant leadership experience both as chief scientist aboard the RRS James Clark Ross and RRS Sir David Attenborough, as well as heading up major multi-centre and multi-national research consortia, such as ORCHESTRA and OCEAN ICE. He also sits on the Southern Ocean Observing System Executive Committee and is actively involved in the coordination and science planning for Antarctica InSync through the UK national committee and Horizon Europe SYNCHRONY project.
For more information:
Please get in touch with our team by writing to scienceconference@antarcticanz.govt.nz
A huge thank you to our host
