ASfAR Conference 3-4 December 2026

 

ASfAR 2026 Conference 

Registration is now open

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

  • Submissions open: Friday 8 May 2026
  • Outcomes notified: August 2026
  • 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

Our Captains of Diversity and Inclusion have created this video showing the conference venue and what facilities are available.

 

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

 

ABSTRACTS AND PROGRAM
A preliminary program is now available in PDF format and Word format
Authors who submitted abstracts to the conference have been notified of outcomes.  A full length program is being generated.
REGISTRATION
Registration is free for ASfAR members, but all available in person registration spots have been claimed.  If you are interested in attending, please add yourself to the waitlist at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aHdV6XVVsv.  As tickets become available, we will reach out to the next person on the waitlist.

Registration is free for ASfAR members.  Join or renew your membership here

 

QUESTIONS

For any questions, please contact the conference organising team at Conference.2026@latrobe.edu.au
 

We hope to see you in Melbourne in December!

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