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Western Australia will host the 2026 Soil Science Australia National Conference on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja in Boorloo (Perth), with the theme “Common Ground: Soils for the Anthropocene”.

The conference will be held 1-5 November at Pan Pacific Perth, following the highly anticipated National Soil Judging Competition, 29-31 October.

The conference is expected to convene over 450 attendees and will serve as a platform for a diversity of voices across science, policy, industry and community to explore a mutual understanding of soils as the foundation of productivity, security, community and resilience.

Delegates will be treated to the magnificent wildflower season of Kambarang in the South-West of Western Australia, featuring the striking yellow flowers of the Moodjar (Australian Christmas Tree) and still, balmy sunsets over the warm Indian Ocean.

The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch defined by the emerging widespread impact of human activities on the planet’s resources, ecosystems and climate. The theme “Common Ground” embraces the multidisciplinary nature of the soils sector and seeks to leverage the breadth of skills, perspectives and experiences necessary for the responsible management of “Soils for the Anthropocene”.

We welcome contributions and abstract submissions with the themes listed.

We look forward to seeing you all in the beautiful south-west.