Date and time
- Special Session submissions welcome – deadline for submissions 15th August 2024
- Abstract submission deadline: 12th September 2024
The conference this year will go back to the general theme of development with a particular focus of being inclusive. The theme hopes to cover a wide range of topics from the understanding of development, various indicators such as economic activity, income and wealth, the fulfilment of housing, transport, infrastructure, the role of technology and artificial intelligence and various other factors such as government and governance. In trying to capture the inclusiveness of development within and between people, space and place, the conference will also look at topic such as Urban-Rural Divide, Cultural, Community and Intergenerational issues.
This conference is convened jointly by the Australia and New Zealand Regional Science Association International (ANZRSAI) and the Regional Studies Association (RSA). The two Associations will bring together researchers from across academic and policy fields to explore the cutting edge of regional development and regional analysis in Australia, New Zealand and around the world. The event will be hosted by the University of Canberra on 2-3 December 2024. It will be a hybrid conference with on-line presentation and attendance available.
Proposals for contributed papers, for themed panels, or for special sessions, will be welcomed on any topic related to regional development.
Abstract Submission
The Regional Studies Association (RSA) and the Australia and New Zealand Regional Science Association International (ANZRSAI) Council invite contributions from academics, practitioners and policy advisors on any aspect of regional studies and science for presentation at the conference. The programme will include PowerPoint presentations, academic papers (which may be peer reviewed), themed panels and special sessions on topics in regional science theory, regional development practice or regional planning policy. Presentations can be made in person, or on-line in two or three parallel sessions.
15th August 2024 – Submission deadline for proposals for themed panels or special sessions on particular topics. SUBMISSION FORM?
12th September 2024 – Submission deadline of abstracts for papers
Click here to submit your abstract.
Call for Special Sessions
As part of the Joint ANZRSAI/RSA Conference, we welcome proposals for Special Sessions. Special Sessions are a great way to bring together presenters to discuss and highlight a particular topic and to develop or further extend your network.
We offer two types of Special Sessions:
- Open Special Session – the session organiser proposes the topic and provides a short description/call for submissions (please use headers below). Delegates can submit their abstract for this session when they register for the festival.
- Closed Session – the session organiser proposes the complete session including all speakers. Other delegates may not submit their abstracts for this session. Please note that all speakers need to register to be able to present.
Both sessions are open to all delegates to attend as audience.
If you would like to organise a Special Session, please complete the form and send to Lesa Reynolds at lesa.reynolds@regionalstudies.org.
Conference Registration
Registration for the conference includes morning and afternoon tea, light lunch as well as admission to all plenary and parallel sessions.
Conference Fees to be paid to ANZRSAI
Early Bird Standard Registration for in-person and online participants – (paid until 31 October) $300.00
Standard Registration for in-person and online participants (paid after 31 October) $350.00
Student or Emeritus Registration for in-person or online participants $150.00
ANZRSAI Awards Dinner (Monday 2 December, 7pm) for in-person participants only $125.00
Registration will open shortly.
Contact
Queries about the conference can be sent to: Associate Professor Yogi Vidyattama, Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra
Email yogi.vidyattama@canberra.edu.au