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Australian Citizen Science Association Conference (#CitSciOz25)
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October 13–15, 2025
Melbourne, VIC
#CitSciOz25 – A Catalyst for Change
We’re excited to announce the 6th Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) conference, happening this October at Melbourne Connect, Parkville.
Location: Melbourne Connect | Parkville, Victoria, Australia
#CitSciOz25 is your chance to exchange bold ideas, expand your network, and learn how citizen science can be the catalyst for transformative change in your community.
The event will bring together practitioners, researchers, government agencies, and community leaders to showcase the latest innovations and insights from Australia and beyond. Don’t miss your chance to shape the future of citizen science at Australia’s leading event!
Key Dates
| Call for contributions open | Friday, 9 May 2025 |
| Conference registration open | Tuesday 10 June 2025 |
| Call for contributions close | Friday, 20 June 2025 |
| Notification to authors | Friday, 18 July 2025 |
| Draft program available | Friday, 1 August 2025 |
| Early bird registrations close / deadline for presenting authors to register | Monday, 1 September 2025 |
| Conference | 13 – 15 October 2025 |
For inquiries, contact us at conference@citizenscience.org.au, or visit our contact page for other ways to get in touch.
Conference Registrations – NOW OPEN
We invite you to register for CitSciOz25.
Take advantage of the member discounts and early-bird registrations which are now open
Call for Contributions – NOW OPEN
We’re thrilled to announce that the call for contributions for CitSciOz25 is now officially open!
Our 2025 program aims to bring together diverse voices from across the field whose insights and experiences will inspire meaningful discussion around the conference’s central theme “A Catalyst for Change”.
Types of contributions:
The programming committee invites submissions for contributions in the following formats:
- Themed talks: 15-minute presentations (including Q&A) grouped with similar topics in concurrent sessions.
- Ignite talks: Brief 5-minute presentations delivered in speed sessions with a group discussion at the end of each session.
- Panel sessions: 60-minute discussions where you can lead a conversation on important topics with invited speakers.
- Workshops and Community forums: Interactive 2-hour sessions designed to spark conversation, share ideas and encourage collaboration.
- Posters: Visual presentations displayed during the conference with dedicated time for conversations with attendees.
Call for Sponsors
Why Sponsor?
By partnering with ACSA and the citizen science movement in Australia, you will be contributing to initiatives that are driving meaningful research to address some of the most pressing environmental and scientific challenges of our time. Benefits include:
- An opportunity to enhance your brand’s visibility through prominent placement across conference materials, website and social media platforms, reaching 10,000+ people before, during and after the event.
- Access to a diverse audience of over 300 delegates including researchers, practitioners and decision-makers, providing significant networking opportunities at both national and state levels.
- A dedicated exhibition space to showcase your organisation’s initiatives and engage directly with representatives from government agencies, research institutions and community groups.
- Access to emerging developments in citizen science, including methods and best practice through participation in expert panels and focused discussions with leading practitioners in the field.
- A platform to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to community-driven research while connecting with projects and initiatives that align with your values and objectives.
Sponsorship Opportunities NOW OPEN
Please see the CitSciOz25 Sponsorship Proposal for full details about our packages and benefits. All amounts are in Australian dollars and include GST, unless indicated otherwise.
| Package | Price | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum Sponsor (Exclusive) | $15,000 | Recognition, advertising, networking, social media |
| Gold Sponsor (Only 5 packages available) | $10,000 | Recognition, advertising, networking, social media |
| Silver Sponsor (Only 5 packages available) | $5,000 | Recognition, advertising, networking, social media |
| Bronze Sponsor | $2,500 | Recognition, social media |
| Supporter (Unlimited packages available) | $500 | Recognition |
Other Opportunities
We have several other sponsorship packages / add value items available. Please contact us to discuss individual sponsorship opportunities to meet your objectives and budget.
How to sponsor
To book a sponsorship package, please visit the sponsorship booking portal:
Conference Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors for supporting CitSciOz25.
Platinum Sponsor:
Earthwatch Australia
Earthwatch Australia is a leading environmental charity that empowers people to be catalysts for change through citizen science. For over 50 years globally, and more than 40 years in Australia, Earthwatch has connected communities, Traditional Owners, educators, students, and industry leaders with scientists to address critical challenges across climate, biodiversity, and ecosystem health. Our field programs —such as MangroveWatch, ClimateWatch, Kids Teaching Kids, and Tiny Forests —translate scientific research into action, inspiring evidence-based stewardship of our natural world.
As a proud sponsor of the Australian Citizen Science Association Conference 2025, Earthwatch celebrates the collective power of citizen science to shape policy, build climate and ecological literacy, and amplify community-led solutions. We are committed to strengthening place-based science, Traditional Knowledge systems, and innovation in environmental monitoring and education. Together, we can scale local action for global impact—restoring ecosystems, informing decision-making, and equipping the next generation of environmental changemakers.
To find out more about Earthwatch Australia, visit their website: https://earthwatch.org.au/
Silver Sponsors:
Australian Museum
To find out more about Australian Museum, visit their website: https://australian.museum/
Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC)
Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC) is the peak body for natural resource management (NRM) volunteers across Queensland.
We provide practical support to members including representation, advocacy, promotion, networking and insurance administration. QWaLC’s board includes representatives from each of Queensland’s regions.
Our membership consists of over 500 groups who have around 62,000 individual members. Our members are community-based groups involved in sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, environmental protection, advocacy and education, coastal rehabilitation, citizen science, land restoration and conservation.
To find out more about QWaLC, visit their website: https://qwalc.org.au/
Melbourne Biodiversity Institute
The Melbourne Biodiversity Institute is a collective of researchers, innovators and problem-solvers from across the University of Melbourne dedicated to addressing Earth’s biodiversity crisis.
To find out more, visit their website: https://biodiversity.unimelb.edu.au/
Bronze Sponsors:
Atlas of Living Australia
The Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) is a collaborative, digital, open infrastructure that pulls together Australian biodiversity data from multiple sources, making it accessible and reusable.
To find out more, visit their website: https://www.ala.org.au/
Supporters:
Carbon Management Services
With nearly two decades of experience in carbon farming, CMS has a long-standing commitment to elevating the role of science, data, and lived experience in policy and practice. We believe citizen science plays a vital role in bridging those worlds—offering both the granular detail and broader narrative needed to drive genuine climate action.
To find out more about Carbon Management Services, visit their website (coming soon): http://www.carbonmgtservices.com
Conference Working Group
Many thanks to the conference working group who are putting in countless hours to bring this event to you:
Patrick Bonney, Annie Lane, Michelle Neil, Lisa Evans, Shanna Sheldrick, Darryl Ebenezer, Andrea Mason, Anne Borda, Kade Mills, Kenneth Winkel, Justine Holmes, Louisa Kiely, Merryn Dunleavy, Paul Flemons.