2027 Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) Conference

The 71st Annual Conference of the Australasian Agricultural & Resource Economics Society (AARES 2027) will be held at Rydges, Melbourne, from the 3rd to 5th February 2027, with the theme “Seven Decades of Agriculture and Resource Economics: Lessons, Legacy and Futures”.

Pre-conference workshops will be held on 2nd February 2027 at La Trobe University (City Campus), Level 2 and Level 3, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne. Main conference events will be held from 3rd to 5th February 2027 at Rydges Melbourne.

The conference invites domestic and international members, researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to look back on the field’s legacy, examine the current landscape, and explore futures shaped by climate change, geopolitical uncertainty, resource pressures, and emerging technologies. Together, we will consider how the discipline can continue to inform resilient, sustainable, and equitable food and resource systems. 

Abstract submissions are managed through Oxford Abstracts. Authors are encouraged to review the submission guidelines and conference themes before commencing their submission. The online form will guide you through the required information, including author details and abstract content. Once submitted, abstracts will be reviewed by the conference scientific committee. Click below to begin your submission.

1 July 2026 - Call for submissions of contributed papers, posters, special sessions, and pre-conference workshops

9 August 2026 - Submissions close for contributed papers, posters, special sessions, and pre-conference workshops

2 October 2026 - Notification of submission acceptance to authors and conference registration opens

30 November 2026 - Closing date for early bird registration and speaker registration

16 January 2027 - Closing date for online conference registration

If you have any queries, please feel free to reach out to us via office@aares.org.au

Please note that you will not be able to request supporting documentation for Visa applications until registrations open on 2 October.