2025 Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference

18-21 August 2025, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia
Theme: Navigating the Future: Climate Ready Coasts and Ports

PIANC and Engineers Australia are proud to announce that Coasts & Ports 2025 was a tremendous success, bringing together the brightest minds in ports and coastal engineering from across Australasia and beyond.

Held in Adelaide, South Australia, this long-awaited return to the region delivered an outstanding program and vibrant atmosphere, with:

• 508 delegates in attendance
• 170 technical presentations showcasing cutting-edge research and innovation
• 3 technical tours providing real-world insights into local infrastructure and coastal projects

The conference served as a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, professional networking, and meaningful discussions on the critical challenges and opportunities shaping our industry. Highlights included compelling keynote addresses, alongside fascinating and informative technical presentations, interactive panels and engaging technical tours.

Coasts & Ports 2025 reaffirmed the power of collaboration in advancing coastal and maritime engineering across the region.

A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and delegates who helped make this event such a success. We look forward to continuing the momentum at the next Coasts & Ports conference in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2027.