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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 To be announced
- Welcome Reception Tuesday 2 December, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Gage Roads Freo, Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160.
- AAA/AIMA Conference Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 December at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, 46-54 Marine Terrace, Fremantle, WA
- Conference Dinner Friday 5 December, 7:00pm-11:00pm, Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, 46-54 Marine Terrace, Fremantle
- AGM Please note that our AGM will be held separate to the conference this year, on Saturday 4 October online and in person in Hobart, Tasmania
Key Dates
- Call for Paper Abstracts open 26 May-27 June
- AAA Subsidy Applications open 26 May-18 July
- AIMA Bursary applications TBA
- Early Bird prices end 30th September
Conference Contact
The conference logistics primarily being organised by AAA and their main contact is Julie Jerbic, Conference Manager from Watermark Events who can be contacted on aaa@watermarkevents.com.au.
If you have an AIMA-related question, please contact conference@aima-underwater.org.au.