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Collectively Navigating Ocean Horizons
Join us this year for the 2024 AIMA Conference - Collectively Navigating Ocean Horizons.
The conference will be held in Auckland New Zealand with a theme of Navigating Ocean Horizons: Collectively Building Combined Capacity, Interconnectivity, Advancing Research, Fostering Knowledge Exchange.
The vastness of the Pacific holds immense potential for sustainable development, scientific discovery, global well-being through connecting peoples and their origins through underwater cultural heritage.
As we sail into uncharted waters, it is crucial that we unite our efforts to both bridge gaps (geographical and knowledge based) to chart a course toward a more informed and resilient ocean future and management of Underwater Cultural Heritage.
Let us gather under the banner of “Navigating Ocean Horizons,” by committing to fostering collaboration, nurturing curiosity, and steering our collective efforts toward a healthier, more resilient ocean planet by exploring and understanding the wealth of our shared Underwater Cultural Heritage. Together, we can unlock the mysteries of the deep blue and ensure a legacy of collective stewardship for generations to come.
Join us on this voyage of sharing, where waves of knowledge meet the shores of action!
Details: The 2024 AIMA Conference will be held at the New Zealand Maritime Museum, Auckland on the 26th and 27th September. Prior and after the conference there will be several special activities/events. Further details are available on the Events page.
Please note this conference will be live-streamed online, however online interaction will not be possible.
Conference Events
- Workshops, Tours and Fieldtrips Friday 18th and Monday 21st - see Events page for details.
- Welcome Reception Friday 18th September from 5:00pm at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
- Conference Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, 8:30am-5pm AEST at The Dome
- Quarterdeck Quencher with Mack Saturday 19th September from 5:30pm at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. Free and open to the public!
- AGM Sunday 20th September at The Dome and online. Starts 5pm AEST.
- Conference Dinner Sunday 20th September from 7pm at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
Key Dates
- Call for Sessions Mon 30th March to Sun 19th April
- Call for Papers Fri 1st May to Sun 31st May
- Bursary Applications Delayed. Dates TBA.
- Early Bird Rego Mon 15th June to Sun 19th July
- Full Price Rego From Mon 20th July
- In-Person Rego Closes Friday 4th September
Conference Contact
The Conference Committee this year includes Adrian Brewer, Peter Harvey, Liam Phillips, Mark Ryan and Danielle Wilkinson.
Please contact conference@aima-underwater.org.au.