Events
QSN has received an invitation to the 11th Annual Global Congress of Knowledge Economy (GCKE-2026), which will take place in July 22-24, 2026, in the “vibrant, innovation-driven city” of Helsinki, Finland.
GCKE-2026 is more than a scientific congress – it’s a platform where the global community comes together to exchange knowledge, share perspectives, and strengthen lasting professional connections.
With preparations well underway, we would like to share the latest updates for those planning to actively take part in the scientific program. We will gather a distinguished community of global researchers, industry leaders, and innovators, uniting to explore critical themes such as Green Economy & Sustainable Practices, Fintech, Knowledge Finance, and Digital Commerce, AI, Automation, and Converging Technologies (Blockchain, 5G/6G, Big Data), Smart Cities, Telemedicine, and Future Networks, Education, Energy, Climate Action, and Beyond.
For further information, contact Ms. Bonnie Tan, Event Coordinator, bonnie05 AT SYMBOL gcke-2026congress.com.
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The World Science Festival is hosted by Queensland Museum by arrangement with the pioneers in the USA.
The Deception Bay Environmental Hub is organising a major presence on behalf of citizen science at the 2026 Festival. Its flyer explains the activities available.
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In 2020, the Royal Society of Queensland, along with the Australian Rangeland Society, submitted in favour of this initiative to the Government of Mongolia, sponsor of the proposal. The letter of support explains the justification.
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The Australian Coral Reef Society (ACRS) conference is in Townsville this year from Tues 16 to Fri 19 September and they are seeking ideas for thematic symposia, workshops and field trips.
QSN member body Reef Ecologic is contemplating 2-3 field trips – a one day trip to John Brewer Reef (Museum of Underwater Art) and/or a one day trip to Yongala shipwreck and a multi-day (3 day) trip to Ellison Reef/Mission Beach after the conference. There will also be planned trips to Magnetic island (probably half day).
Thematic symposia, workshops and field trips
ACRS is seeking submissions for thematic symposia, workshops and field trips. Deadline 20 June 2025. ACRS is open to submissions of two kinds:
1) Thematic symposia. Participants are invited to submit proposals for themed sessions (i.e., groups of talks with a particular focus, which may be theoretical, problem-oriented, or relating to the practice of science). Proposals should include a title, names and contact details of lead organisers, a short explanation of the goals of the symposium, and provisional speakers and talk titles. Each symposium is expected to last roughly two hours, providing space for up to eight 15-minute presentations or six 20-minute presentations. Novel formats, such as discussion groups or panels (or a mix of presentations and discussions), are welcome.
2) Meeting-associated workshops and field trips. Participants are invited to submit proposals for any ancillary workshops or field trips that they would like to organise under the banner of the meeting. Past years have, for example, included training in coral identification; and sessions aimed at skill-building for student members. These proposals should include the names of the organisers, a brief summary of goals and planned activities, and an estimate of the number of individuals involved and the kind(s) of space that will be needed.
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The Deception Bay Environmental Hub is organising a major presence on behalf of citizen science at the 2026 World Science Festival. Its flyer explains the activities available.
See this calendar of events on turtles, hammerhead sharks, crocodiles and climate change and invertebrates or Moreton Bay. First one Sunday 4 May.