The Australian Hydrographers Association is proud to support our junior water monitoring professionals with the inaugural Junior Hydrographers Poster Presentation Session at the 2025 AHA Conference in Launceston.
We encourage you to register your interest now by completing this form. Once you've submitted your Expression of Interest, our team will contact you to discuss your ideas and guide you through the process.
Don’t worry—there’s no need to have your poster/presentation or video ready just yet. Actual presentation submissions won’t be due until the end of April 2025, giving you plenty of time to refine your work.
If your EOI is accepted, you'll receive a 50% discount on the conference registration. If you’d like to take advantage of the early bird registration rate, be sure to submit your EOI as soon as possible. Early submissions give you time to confirm your participation and secure your discounted rate!
Key Dates:
Junior Hydrographers Presentation EOI Open: 15 January 2025
Early Bird Registration closes: 16 March 2025
Expression of Interest closes: 30 April 2025
Final presentation submissions due: 7 May 2025
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your insights, showcase your creativity, and connect with industry leaders. Get your Expression of Interest in today—we can’t wait to hear from you!
What submissions are accepted?
We welcome you to submit and present either:
- A 5-minute presentation on a publishable poster.
- A pre-recorded 5-minute video showcasing your work as a hydrographer.
- Suggested topics include a short bio, a "day in the life of a hydrographer," a field day, or a site visit.
Your content should be suitable for inclusion in the AHA Journal, on the AHA website, or across AHA social media channels, helping you reach a wider audience and contribute to the industry’s knowledge base.
Who can participate?
If you have less than five years of field experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Put your name out in the industry and gain recognition for your work.
- Share your passion and inspire others to consider hydrography as a career path.
- Receive a 50% discount on your conference registration fee.
- Automatically enter the prestigious AHA Young Water Professionals Award, offering incredible career growth opportunities.
About the AHA Young Water Professionals Award
The Australian Hydrographers Association is excited to continue the ‘AHA Young Water Professionals Award’ at the 2025 Conference. This award, aimed specifically at emerging professionals under the age of 35, offers the following:
- A speaker spot at the next New Zealand Hydrological Society (NZHS) conference.
- A career development opportunity to enhance professional skills and recognition.
- Flights and accommodation covered for the NZHS conference in New Zealand.
The award will be judged by a panel during the 2025 AHA Conference in Launceston and presented to the best poster presentation, technical paper, or delivery by an emerging professional (35 years or under).
