ACM CRC Partner Meeting 2026

ACM CRC's 2026 Partner Meeting brings together partners, researchers and leadership for two days of keynotes, collaborative sessions and strategic discussion.

This year's program features:

• Lisa Blair OAM - world record-holding sailor, climate activist and partner in ACM CRC's sustainable composites project with Steber International and UNSW Sydney

• Tong Xie - UNSW AI4Science lead and CEO of GreenDynamics, presenting on AI and machine learning for materials discovery

• Associate Professor Scott Barnett - Deakin Applied AI, presenting on practical AI in advanced manufacturing followed by a hands-on partner breakout session

• Research program updates across composites, manufacturing, simulation and design

• Strategic updates from ACM CRC's CEO and R&D Director on the CRC's transformation and future direction

• RISE Fellowship Awards - recognising outstanding young women with exceptional potential in STEM.

  • Nominations now closed

• The award for Best HDR Presentation - new format this year: HDR candidates pitch their research as a commercial proposition, Shark Tank-style, with finalists presenting live at the Partner Meeting.

  • Submissions now closed

Date: 19-20 August 2026

Venue: Greenhouse Tech Hub, Level 3, 180 George Street, Sydney

More information to come and the full agenda will be shared shortly.