2027 Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference
23-26 August 2027
Takina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre, New Zealand
About the Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference
The Australasian Coasts & Ports Conference series is the pre-eminent forum in the Australasian region for professionals to meet and discuss multi-disciplinary issues related to coasts and ports. This Conference will continue to publicise the persisting importance of coastal engineering problems, incorporating numerous concurrent streams for technical presentations, technical tours and the opportunity to network with colleagues in a vibrant social program including a Welcome Reception, Conference Dinner and other optional activities.
In 1973, two years after the formation of the National Committee on Coastal and Ocean Engineering, the first Australian Conference on Coastal engineering was held in Sydney. The creation of the conference series reflected the important position that coastal and ocean engineering had achieved in the development and protection of some of Australia’s most valuable resources. The conference series is shared with the New Zealand Coastal Society and the Institution of Professional Engineers of New Zealand who hosted the first NZ conference in Christchurch in 1985.
A parallel series of Australasian Port and Harbour Conferences was started by PIANC Australia in 1986 (also in Sydney) and from 1995 the two-conference series have been held jointly under the title ‘Australasian Coasts and Ports’.
The Australasian Coasts & Ports Conference series takes place every two years, in major cities in Australia and New Zealand. The Conference series brings together engineers, scientists and planners; academics, practitioners and those in the construction industry and is the pre-eminent forum in Australasia for professionals to meet and discuss issues extending across all disciplines related to coasts and ports.
Welcome to Coasts & Ports 2027
Kia ora koutou,
On behalf of the organising committee, it is our pleasure to welcome you to Coasts & Ports 2027 in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, New Zealand.
Our theme for 2027 is “Tuituia Takutai | Connected By Coast”. It reflects the essence of Coasts & Ports. How coastlines bring together people, communities, places and industries, and how shared challenges and opportunities unite our profession.
Coasts & Ports brings together an exceptional community of engineers, scientists, researchers, planners, operators, contractors and industry leaders from across Australasia and beyond. It is an opportunity to share knowledge, challenge conventional thinking, and explore how we can collectively shape the future of our coastal and maritime environments. We are delighted to host the conference in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, a city shaped by its connection to its harbour, coastline and maritime heritage. Wellington provides an outstanding setting to showcase innovative coastal, port and maritime work from across Aotearoa New Zealand, while drawing on the experience and perspectives of colleagues from Australia and around the world.
Our ambition for Coasts & Ports 2027 is to deliver an engaging conference that combines leading technical knowledge, practical industry experience and meaningful discussion. We hope it will inspire new ideas, strengthen professional relationships and help shape the future of our coastal and maritime environments. Just as importantly, we aim to create opportunities to reconnect with colleagues, establish new relationships and continue the conversations that drive our profession forward.
Tuituia Takutai | Connected By Coast reminds us that while we may come from different disciplines, organisations and countries, we share a common purpose in understanding, managing and enhancing our coasts and ports. We look forward to bringing our community together in Wellington in 2027.
We hope you enjoy the conference, the city and everything our region has to offer.
Ngā mihi nui,
Ryan Abrey & Jono Stewart
Conference Co-Chairs
Coasts & Ports 2027 | Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, New Zealand
Who Should Attend?
Australasian Coasts & Ports 2027 is an event that will be of interest to any person with a professional interest in the coastal and maritime environments. The Conference will bring together engineers, planners, scientists and researchers to Wellington, New Zealand, to focus on the technological, scientific, policy, planning and design issues related to our diverse and developing coasts.
It will integrate ideas and knowledge among engineers, port and maritime operators, researchers and scientists, local/central government, maritime manufacturers, planners and policy makers and media.
Key Dates
November 2026-Abstract submissions open
January 2027-Registration open
29 January 2027-Deadline for Abstract Submissions
19 arch 2027-Notification to authors of acceptance
7 May 2027-Full Paper Submission Deadline
18 June 2027-Reviewed papers returned to authors
2 July 2027-Resubmission deadline for revised full papers
9 July 2027-Earlybird Registration Closes
9 July 2027-Speaker Registration Deadline
Destination
Wellington, New Zealand – Nestled between a stunning harbour and rolling green hills, Wellington is a vibrant, creative city at the heart of New Zealand. Compact, welcoming and easy to explore, the capital offers an inspiring setting for conferences, combining world-class venues with exceptional food, culture and natural beauty.
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Conference Partners
Engineering New Zealand is a non-profit membership organisation. We’re dedicated to promoting the interests of engineers and engineering and do so by having a voice on topical issues. Our members are professional, credible and up to date with industry changes. We support them every day to be the best engineers they can be, and shout their contribution to our communities from the rooftops. Put simply, we bring engineering to life.
As New Zealand’s professional body for engineers since 1914, we create a community of learning, collaboration, and support for engineers from all disciplines throughout the lifespan of their careers.
Engineers Australia is the trusted voice of the profession. We are the global home for engineering professionals renowned as leaders in shaping a sustainable world.
With around 100,000 individual members, Engineers Australia is the profession’s peak body. We are the voice of the profession, and exist to advance the science and practice of engineering for the benefit of the community.
Our high standards, globally-recognised credentials and international agreements enable Engineers Australia members to live and work around the world – with our members currently in more than 120 countries.
Founded in 1919 as the Institution of Engineers Australia, our work has underpinned the progress of our nation for more than a century. Engineering plays a pivotal role in society and will continue to shape the future of Australia, creating healthy, just, prosperous, secure and sustainable communities.
NZCS members represent a wide range of coastal science, engineering, management and planning disciplines. They are employed in the engineering and environmental consulting sectors, in local, regional, and central government, in research institutes, in the tertiary education sector, and in schools.
NZCS is a technical group of Engineering New Zealand. The multi-disciplinary nature of coastal management in New Zealand means many of our members are from areas other than engineering. There are no entry criteria for the society and we welcome membership enquiries from anyone with an interest in the coast.
The World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure, is the forum where professionals around the world join forces to provide expert guidance on cost-effective, reliable and sustainable infrastructure to facilitate waterborne transport.
Established in 1885, PIANC continues to be the leading partner for government and the private sector in the design, development and maintenance of ports, waterways and coastal areas.
As a non-political and non-profit organisation, PIANC brings together the best international experts on technical, economic and environmental issues pertaining to waterborne transport infrastructures. Members include national governments and public authorities, corporations and interested individuals.
At the core of PIANC’s mission is the publication of high-quality Technical Reports realised by international Working Groups. PIANC Working Groups are composed of participants from multiple member countries who have expertise in the issue being investigated. The groups gather, analyse, and consolidate international, state-of-the-art, best practice material to provide evidence-based guidance.
PIANC’s other key pursuit is the organisation of international conferences, such as the four-yearly PIANC World Conference, last held in Panama City in 2018. Working Groups and Conferences are organised through PIANC’s various Commissions.