Call for Abstracts

The Call for Abstracts will open in February 2026. Full submission guidelines are provided below so you can prepare your materials in advance.
A submission button will be added once the call opens. 

A limited number of early acceptances are available for those with time-sensitive funding requirements. Please email your request and a short statement on why early approval is required to highco2@confer.co.nz for consideration. The abstract must be submitted through the online form.

Key Dates

  • Call for abstracts opens:
    Mid-February 2026
  • Abstract submission deadline:
    1 April 2026 midnight (any time zone)
  • Presenter notifications:
    First half of May 2026
  • Earlybird & presenter registration deadline:
    30 June 2026 midnight (any time zone)

Symposium Themes

Abstracts are invited that align with one or more of the following themes: 

  • Ocean-based solutions 
  • Beyond tipping points – translating science to action 
  • Working across knowledge systems in a highCO₂ world 
  • Technological advances in marine climate change research 
  • Multiple stressors and their effects on marine organisms 
  • Global-driven changes in biodiversity and ecosystem resilience 
  • The modulating role of time – from short-term variability to evolution 

Special Sessions

Finalised special sessions will be announced soon. Once confirmed, a dedicated page with full session descriptions will be added to this website.
Authors submitting a talk will be asked to select the session that best aligns with their abstract at the time of submission.

Submission Guidelines

Please prepare the following information prior to submitting your abstract: 

  • Title (recommended ≤ 20 words) 
  • Authors and their affiliations 
  • Presenting author’s email address 
  • Abstract text (maximum 250 words) 

Presentation Types 

You may submit your abstract for one of the following formats: 

  1. Talk
  2. Poster
  3. Poster + Speed Talk 

For talk submissions, you will be asked to indicate either the special session or theme most appropriate for your presentation. Details on talk duration and poster dimensions will be provided upon acceptance. 

Language of Submission 

All abstracts must be submitted in English or accompanied by an English version. 

How to Submit 

The online submission portal will open in February 2026. Once available, a submission button will appear at the top of this page. 

Review & Notification 

All completed abstracts will undergo peer review.
Authors will be notified of acceptance status in early to mid-May 2026. 

Presenter Registration Requirement 

Accepted presenters must register and pay the symposium registration fee by 30 June 2026 to be included in the final programme. 

Publication 

By submitting an abstract, authors consent to the publication of accepted abstracts in the online programme and in symposium proceedings or similar outputs. 

Presentation Details 

Talks will be scheduled within special sessions. Posters will be on display at the symposium with dedicated poster sessions. Additional presentation details will be included in acceptance notifications. 

Recording and Photography 

By submitting an abstract and/or attending the Symposium, participants acknowledge and consent to the following: 

  • Presentations (slides, audio, and video) may be recorded for documentation, accessibility, hybrid participation, or postevent dissemination. 
  • Photographs may be taken by the organisers or designated photographers for use in reports, social media, and promotional materials. 
  • Presenters who do not wish to have their talk recorded may indicate this during the speaker confirmation process. Please note that recording of plenary sessions may be mandatory. 

 

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