About the Conference Series

Objective of the Scheme

To support the goal of the Australian Government’s International Science Linkages – Science Academies Program by providing financial support to stage strategically significant international conferences in Australia on high priority, cutting edge, multi-disciplinary themes. More specifically, to:

• promote Australian science and technology, but cutting across conventional science and technology boundaries,
• mobilise R&D on emerging technologies, providing a linkage between research providers and users,
• establish and nurture international cooperation and partnerships,
• enhance the understanding of science and technology in the Australian community,
• aim for world best practice, and
• access overseas expertise.