2026 Program
4-6 February 2026
Conference Program
*Subject to change
This program is a draft and is subject to change. The organisers reserve the right to modify the schedule, speakers, topics, and other program details as necessary without prior notice.
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Pre-conference workshop - 3 February 2026
A user guide to Ginan - an open-source solution to precise point positioning (PPP)
This workshop delivered by the Ginan Team at Geoscience Australia will provide a hands-on experience for participants to install and run the Ginan software (in either a Linux, OSX or Windows environment).
During the Workshop, participants will work through preconfigured YAML configurations including processing a GNSS data example, and (time permitting) learn to develop a configuration file to process their own GNSS data.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the extensive capabilities of this powerful positioning toolkit and understand how Ginan can help you develop new PNT products, services and techniques.
Participants will be expected to bring their own laptop (no computers provided) and although installation will be covered, participants are encouraged to attempt to install the Ginan software beforehand: https://github.com/GeoscienceAustralia/ginan
Call for Abstracts
We are seeking contributions that share:
- Leading practice and innovative applications
- Creative approaches to complex PNT challenges
- Diverse knowledge and lived experiences
- Meaningful stories and case studies
- Applied research with practical outcomes
- Impactful cross-sector collaborations
Topics discussed:
- Autonomy on land, air, sea and in space
- Aviation and Avionics
- Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems
- Machine Guidance Applications in Agriculture, Construction and Mining
- Maritime Applications
- Unmanned Aerial Systems
- Space applications of PNT in Earth orbit and for Lunar and Martian exploration
- Positioning Infrastructure
- GNSS Vulnerability, Resilience and Risk
- Interference Detection and Mitigation
- Policies and Standards
- SBAS and Other Augmentations
- Datums and Geodesy
- National and International GNSS Developments
- Emerging Application Areas for GNSS
- Key Industries and their Reliance on GNSS
- Embracing the Multi-GNSS Era
- Cyber Security in PNT Applications and Infrastructure
- Alternative PNT
- State of the art in PNT algorithms and software development
- GNSS Aiding and Sensor Fusion
- Positioning in GNSS Denied Environments
- Development of GNSS Receiver Hardware and Firmware
- Precise position using Smartphones
Whether you're pioneering new technologies, working on the ground in critical sectors, or shaping future policy—your perspective matters.
Accepted presenters will be eligible for a discounted speaker registration fee of $1,150.
Key Dates:
Abstract submissions open: 16 July 2025
Abstract submissions close: 30 September 2025. The abstract reviews are now underway; however, an extension to abstract submissions is available until Sunday, 19 October 2025.
Successful presenters contacted: 31 October 2025
Early Bird registrations close: 30 November 2025
Presentation PowerPoint files due: 28 January 2026
PNT2026 Conference Secretariat: BM Conferences
Contact us: events@ain.org.au - www.ain.org.au