The Conference Sponsorship Program aims to encourage groups to meet in NSW to exchange ideas, knowledge and expertise, making a significant contribution for NSW.
April 2024
What was approved
Approved for The University of New South Wales/School of Chemical Engineering
The China-Australia Polymer Meeting (CAPM) represents a dedicated bilateral gathering of esteemed polymer scientists and engineers from China and Australia. The sequence commenced with CAPM-1 held at Donghua University in 2013, followed by CAPM-2 at Melbourne University in 2014, CAPM-3 at Peking University in 2015, CAPM-4 at University of Queensland, and CAPM-5 at Sun Yat-Sen University in 2019.
$4,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
April 2024Location of the project
RandwickLocation of the recipient
RandwickAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionMarch 2024
What was approved
Approved for University of New South Wales
The theme for APT 2024 is “Engineering a Sustainable Future”. APT 2024 aims to facilitate a paradigm shift in particle technology research, focusing on cutting-edge engineering advancements that will contribute to a sustainable future for future generations. This symposium offers an excellent platform for international scientists, policymakers, and industry partners to exchange knowledge and insights on various aspects of particle technology.
$5,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
March 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
RandwickAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for Children's Cancer Institute
The ZERO Childhood Cancer Program (ZERO) co-led by the Children’s Cancer Institute and Kids Cancer Centre Randwick (Sydney Children’s Hospital), is Australia’s premiere precision medicine program for children and adolescents with high-risk cancers. Its unique approach to tackling the devastating impacts of childhood cancer coalesces cutting-edge scientific research with innovative clinical care. The basic premise of ZERO is that every child’s cancer is unique, just as every child is unique. By tailoring the treatment to each child’s genetic profile, we are working to ensure each child has the best chance of getting the best treatment – the one most effective against their specific cancer, causing the least damaging side effects.
$3,500 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
March 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
RandwickAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for University of New South Wales
The International Mine Ventilation Congress (IMVC), held every four years, is the largest gathering of professionals and researchers in the field of mining ventilation. Its objective is to promote improvements in mining ventilation engineering and aspects related to safety and health. The conference is jointly organised by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), and the Mine Ventilation Society of Australia (MVSA).
$7,500 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
March 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
RandwickAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for National Space Society of Australia
Each year, the New Horizons Summit embarks to paint the vision of a supply chain that can create a thriving cis-lunar ecosystem. The aim is to build a sustainable future that enables us to expand further into our solar system, unlocking new frontiers and opportunit ies for generations to come.
$7,500 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
March 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for Biological Psychiatry Australia
Established in 2010, Biological Psychiatry Australia (BPA) is a society for professionals including clinicians, academic researchers, and consumers who are interested in the advancement of biological research in psychiatry. The society convenes annually at a meeting designed to promote academic exchange and collaboration between researchers and clinicians working in related fields.
$2,500 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
March 2024Location of the project
RandwickLocation of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionFebruary 2024
What was approved
Approved for Garvan Institute of Medical Research
The conference will bring together leading experts in Australian immunology with focus on biotechnology, cellular therapies, RNA therapeutics, next-generation vaccination and precision medicine approaches to diagnose, prevent and treat immune diseases such as cancer, immunity, autoimmunity and allergy. The ASI Clinical Translation School will bring together academics from leading institutions, such as the the Garvan Institute, the Kirby Institute, the RNA Institute, etc but also feature industry with a view to create and develop academic-industry collaborations across the sector.
$6,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
Northern BeachesLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for Western Sydney University
The Conference on Digital Technologies and Immersive Realities, including, Virtual and Augmented Reality (CONVR) is a fundamental event dedicated to advancing the application of emerging and digital technologies, particularly, immersive technologies in the built environment industry and discipline, with the overarching goal of achieving more sustainable built environments.
$7,500 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
City of ParramattaLocation of the recipient
City of ParramattaAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for University of Wollongong/Centre for Applied Computing in Health, Education and Society
The 19th International Conference on Persuasive Technology is an annual international conference in persuasive technology. The conference has been organized and held globally, mostly in Europe and the United States. This is the second time in the conference history that it will be held in Australia and the first time in Wollongong, NSW. Persuasive Technology is a vibrant interdisciplinary research field focused on design, development, and evaluation of interactive technologies.
$3,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
WollongongLocation of the recipient
WollongongAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for Australian Society for Microbiology
BacPath is the Australian premiere biennial molecular bacteriology meeting that has an exclusive focus on bacterial pathogens. The conference explores the full spectrum of molecular microbiology from fundamental research to translational applications.
$7,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
Upper HunterLocation of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for Australia-New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology
ANZSCDB NSW Annual meeting brings together cell and developmental biology researchers from across the state. The knowledge shared in the conference adds significant value to the cell and developmental biology community to learn and update on the recent technological advances as well as new discoveries of the field.
$3,500 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for University of Newcastle
The conference is organised for free by our committee of academics across the University of Newcastle, UNSW, UTS, UoW, and USYD, under the umbrella of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
$3,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
NewcastleAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research, UNSW Sydney
Convened biannually, this engaging conference brings experts, policy makers and emerging leaders in GNSS technology from all over the world to the UNSW campus for three days of presentations, discussions, and meetings. The event is structured to offer a diverse range of experiences, featuring plenary sessions by esteemed invited speakers, presentations unveiling innovative research (peer reviewed), and dynamic panel discussions examining policy and the latest advancements.
$4,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
RandwickLocation of the recipient
RandwickAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for University of Technology Sydney
CECE stands as an annual international conference, spanning diverse disciplines from fundamental to applied research encompassing policies, technologies, and community education concerning the circular economy, climate change, and the environment. The conference's thematic scope extends across circular economy applications in water, energy, environment, waste, resource recovery, and climate change, among other pertinent areas. This conference aims to serve as a dynamic platform, bringing together researchers from academia, industries, government, and NGOs on a global scale.
$8,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for Australasian Gene and Cell Therapy Society
The 13th Australasian Gene and Cell Therapy Society (AGCTS) biennial meeting aims to bring together the Australian gene therapy community to provide a forum for researchers and clinicians working with, and hosting clinical trials for, gene therapies to advance this therapeutic paradigm. The meeting will provide a powerful interface to create new collaborative interactions.
$5,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for University of Technology Sydney
The 5th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics 2024 (5th ICTG) is among the major events held under the auspices of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and the Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS), following the previous ICTGs held in Nottingham (UK), Porto (Portugal), Hokkaido (Japan) and Chicago (USA). It aims to promote concepts and applications predominantly in the fields of transport infrastructure design, ground improvement, sustainability and circular economy perspectives, and natural hazards mitigation.
$6,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for Intelligent Transport Systems Australia
As the premier national event, the ITS Summit is hosted by ITS Australia, a non-profit association championing the interests of the national Intelligent Transport Systems industry. Addressing the imperative of preparing our built environment and transport networks for the future, the summit delves into the challenges of equitable and accessible transport, safe systems and networks, and reducing the environmental impact of transportation.
$5,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
Out of NSWAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for Macquarie University
ICST2024 is intended to provide a common forum for researchers, scientists, engineers and practitioners throughout the world to present their latest research findings, developments and applications in the area of sensing technology. ICST2024 will include keynote addresses by eminent scientists as well as special, regular and poster sessions.
$3,500 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
February 2024Location of the project
RydeLocation of the recipient
RydeAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionJanuary 2024
What was approved
Approved for University of Technology Sydney
ASA 2024 provides a unique platform for the antennas and propagation and microwave technology community to exchange new technical-scientific achievements, demonstrate state-of-the-art technology, and establish and strengthen professional cooperation and network in antennas, propagation, electromagnetic wave theory, and related fields.
$3,500 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
January 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement executionWhat was approved
Approved for University of Technology Sydney
The ACERE conference, celebrating its 20th year anniversary in 2024, is the leading entrepreneurship and innovation research conference in Australia. The conferences aims to foster the exchange of knowledge, ideas and expertise between entrepreneurship research, entrepreneurship educators, industry professionals and policymakers.
$5,000 was approved by
Director, Policy – Science & Research, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & EngineerDate approved
January 2024Location of the project
SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
20
Applications received
33
Conference Sponsorship Program - Round 18 2025
Program term
Invoices must be submitted within 12 months of agreement execution