Australian Communications Theory Workshop 2026 (AusCTW 2026)
Event description
Australian Communication Theory Workshop 2026
Monday 2 February – ~1pm Wednesday 4 February 2026
Hosted by Wireless Research Centre, UC Engineering at the University of Canterbury.
Ōtautahi | Christchurch, New Zealand
Overview
Join researchers, industry professionals, and postgraduate students from across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond at the 23rd Australian Communication Theory Workshop (AusCTW 2026).
This three-day workshop brings together the communications and information-theory community for keynote talks, tutorials, technical sessions, poster presentations, and informal networking opportunities.
AusCTW is designed to be highly interactive and discussion-rich, with a strong emphasis on emerging work and work-in-progress.
Who Should Attend
Postgraduate students & early-career researchers
Academics in wireless communications, signal processing, and information theory
Industry researchers & professionals
Anyone exploring contemporary or emerging communication-theory topics
Registration & Fees
Prices are in NZD
Early-bird (until 31 December 2025)
Professional: $450 (incl. GST + fees)
Student: $250 (incl. GST + fees)
Standard (from 1 January 2026)
Professional: $500 (incl. GST + fees)
Student: $275 (incl. GST + fees)
Partner Ticket (Tuesday Dinner)
$120 (incl. GST + fees)
Registration includes:
All sessions & keynote/tutorial talks
Welcome drinks & canapé's (Monday evening)
Daily tea, coffee and cold beverages, morning & afternoon teas, and lunch Monday & Tuesday.
Workshop dinner (Tuesday)
Printed abstract booklet and programme
Poster sessions & networking
Bus transport to and from the Tuesday dinner in the Christchurch CBD.
Accommodation:
We have on-campus accommodation available in one of the University Halls. It is an easy 5-10 minute walk to the workshop venues. The Hall offers favourable rates for a King Single room. This accommodation option will be bookable through Humanitix. Pricing and further info to come soon.
Contact
For questions or assistance, contact:
Dr Graeme Woodward
ausctw@gmail.com
Conference Chair, AusCTW 2026
University of Canterbury
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