Australian Rangeland Society Conference 2026
The 23rd Australian Rangeland Society Conference is to be held in Darwin, Northern Territory from 7-11 September 2026. The 2026 Conference theme is: Cattle, Culture, Conservation and Carbon.
REGISTRATION
SPONSORSHIP
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
DESTINATION
If you have any suggestions for the Conference Program, such as hosting a session, chairing a session, or assisting with the abstract review process, please contact the Conference Chair or Program Chair.
Abstract submissions now open!
The Australian Rangeland Society (ARS) and the ARS 2026 Organising Committee invite abstracts for presentations and posters from rangeland managers, practitioners and researchers who are keen to showcase how their work, connections, and experiences provide advances in managing the rangelands in a changing climatic, social and political environment. The Biennial Conference of the Australian Rangeland Society provides an ideal forum for sharing and obtaining up-to-date information about the latest developments, exchanging ideas, identifying future trends and networking with the national and international community of rangeland managers, practitioners and researchers.
The 23rd Australian Rangeland Society Conference, is to be held in Darwin, Northern Territory from 7-11 September 2026. The 2026 Conference theme is: Cattle, Culture, Conservation and Carbon. We are looking to explore all aspects of rangeland management, including but not limited to the following key topics:
Cattle (and other domestic livestock)
Culture
Cyber
Carbon and environmental services
Climate variability and change
Conservation
Conflicts, clashes, co-design and collaboration
Darwin, Northern Territory
The conference will be held in Darwin, Australia’s vibrant tropical capital. We look forward to welcoming you to a destination known for its warm climate, rich cultural diversity, and breathtaking natural surrounds, offering a memorable setting for both learning and connection.
Darwin
Darwin invites you to soak up its tropical climate, vibrant cultural scene, and spectacular natural surrounds. We can't wait to welcome you!
Conference Venue
The 2026 Conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel on The Esplanade, Darwin, just a short walk from the city centre.
Accommodation
Exclusive accommodation rates are available to registered delegates at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn.