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 wireless 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
Special offer! Buy two professional workshop tickets, receive a student ticket free! Contact ausctw@gmail.com to request the discount code for the student ticket. This also applies to those professionals who have already registered.

Early-bird (extended to 16 January 2025)

Student: $250 (plus GST + fees)

Standard Ticket

Professional: $500 (plus GST + fees)
Student: $275 (plus GST + fees)

Partner Ticket (Tuesday Dinner)

$120 (plus 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:

Prices are in NZD

Tupuanuku Hall

We have on-campus accommodation available in the University Hall, Tupuanuku. It is an easy 15 minute walk to the on-campus workshop venue. https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/life/accommodation/halls-of-residence/tupuanuku

The rooms have a king single bed, a shared ensuite, a desk, and include a premium catered breakfast. You will also have access to a kitchenette and common room.

Price is $108 incl GST per night
Total for 3 nights = $324 plus GST per person + booking fees.
Check in from 2pm Sunday 1st February 2026.
Check out by 2pm Wednesday 4th February 2026.

Contact

For questions or assistance, contact:
Dr Graeme Woodward
ausctw@gmail.com
Conference Chair, AusCTW 2026
University of Canterbury

Contact the host of Australian Communications Theory Workshop 2026 (AusCTW 2026)