ASfAR Conference 3-4 December 2026
ASfAR 2026 Conference
Abstract submissions are now open for the ASfAR Annual Conference 2026!
The ASfAR Annual Conference brings together researchers, clinicians, Autistic people, and allies from across Australasia and beyond. We welcome submissions on all aspects of autism research from basic science to lived experience, practice-based evidence, and policy.
KEY DATES
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Submissions open: Friday 8 May 2026
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Submissions deadline now extended to: Friday 10 July 2026
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Outcomes notified: Early August 2026
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Conference: 3–4 December 2026, University of Melbourne
VENUE
Parkville Campus University of Melbourne
Hosted jointly by The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre and the University of Melbourne
ATTENDANCE IS FREE FOR MEMBERS
All presenting authors must be ASfAR members. If you are not yet a member, you can join at: asfar.org.au/membership
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
Abstracts must be submitted via the online submission portal by Friday 10 July 2026:
https://airtable.com/
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Full submission guidelines can be found HERE
CALL FOR ABSTRACT REVIEWERS
We are calling for expressions of interest from members willing to review submitted abstracts. If you would like to contribute your expertise to this process, please complete the form below by Friday 10 July 2026:
https://airtable.com/
QUESTIONS
For any questions, please contact the conference organising team at Conference.2026@latrobe.edu.au
We hope to receive your submission and see you in Melbourne in December!