Australian Nitrogen Fixation Conference 2024
Thank you for attending the 19th Australian Nitrogen Fixation Conference in Brisbane, Queensland.
The Integrative Legume Research Group and Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) at the University of Queensland are excited to announce we are hosting the 19th Australian Nitrogen Fixation Conference in Brisbane, Queensland.
ANFC 2024 represents an excellent opportunity for scientists and industry to connect and present research in microbiological, legume, and systems-based aspects of nitrogen fixation.
The conference is being held at the beautiful and historical Queensland Parliament building in Brisbane, Queensland. It will run Friday 4 October to mid-day Saturday 5 October, with an overlapping session on Thursday 3 October with the 11th International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics (ICLGG).
| Time | ICLGG – Joint Sessions | Room | Venue |
| 0730 – 1800 | Registration open | Boulevard Auditorium Foyer | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane |
| 0830 -1000 | Beneficial symbiosis (Plenary) | Boulevard Auditorium | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane |
| 1000 – 1030 | Morning Tea | Boulevard Auditorium Foyer | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane |
| 1030 – 1230 | Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation (Session) | Boulevard Auditorium or B1 Room | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane |
| 1230 – 1330 | Lunch | Boulevard Auditorium Foyer | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane |
| 1330 – 1530 | Beneficial symbioses and microbiomes (Session) | Boulevard Auditorium or B1 Room | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane |
| 1530 – 1600 | Afternoon tea | Boulevard Auditorium Foyer | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane |
| 1600 – 17:30 | Genomic and predictive breeding and Metabolism and quality traits | Boulevard Auditorium or B1 Room | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | ICLGG Awards and Closing | Boulevard Auditorium | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane |
| Time | Australian Nitrogen Fixation Conference | Room | Venue |
| 0730 – 1700 | Registration open | Undumbi Room – Level 5 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 0830 – 1000 | Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation- microbes | Undumbi Room – Level 5 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 1000 – 1045 | Morning tea | Colonnade – Level 3 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 1045 – 1230 | Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation- microbes | Undumbi Room – Level 5 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 1230 – 1330 | Lunch | Colonnade – Level 3 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 1330 – 1515 | Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation – plants | Undumbi Room – Level 5 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 1515 – 1600 | Afternoon tea | Colonnade – Level 3 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 1530 – 1700 | Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation – plants | Undumbi Room – Level 5 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 1800 – 2200 | Conference Dinner | Grand Ballroom | Stamford Plaza Brisbane Hotel |
| Time | Australian Nitrogen Fixation Conference | Room | Venue |
| 0730 – 1400 | Registration open | Undumbi Room – Level 5 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 0830 – 1000 | Nitrogen Fixation in Agricultural Systems | Undumbi Room – Level 5 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 1000 – 1045 | Morning tea | Colonnade – Level 3 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 1045 – 1230 | Nitrogen Fixation in Agricultural Systems | Undumbi Room – Level 5 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
| 1230 – 1400 | Lunch and Closing Session | Colonnade – Level 3 – Annexe | Queensland Parliament House |
- Full registration – $550*
- Student registration – $350*
- Conference dinner included!
*For those who are attending ANFC 2024 but not ICLGG 2024, and would like to attend the overlapping session on Thursday 3 October, there is an additional $100 registration fee.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please email anfc@expertevents.com.au.
A/Prof Brett Ferguson
ANFC 2024 Chair
The University of Queensland
Prof Michael Udvardi
The University of Queensland
Prof Ulrike Mathesius
Australian National University
Dr April Hastwell
The University of Queensland
Conference (joint session) Venue on Thursday 3 October: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Corner of Merivale Street and Grey Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101.
Note: this day is a shared session with ICLGG 2024.
Directions to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
www.bcec.com.au
Conference Venue on Friday 4 – Saturday 5 October: Queensland Parliament House
Corner of George and Alice Streets, Brisbane, QLD, 4000.
IMPORTANT: Photo ID is essential to enter Queensland Parliament House. Please ensure you have valid Photo ID with you each time you seek entry into the venue. You must also pass through security upon entry and it is recommend to allow extra time for this.
Directions to Queensland Parliamentary Service
Parliament House, Brisbane
Dinner Venue on Friday 4 October: Stamford Plaza Brisbane Hotel
Corner Edward and Margaret Streets, Brisbane, QLD, 4000.
If you have any questions regarding registrations, please email anfc2024@expertevents.com.au.
If you have any general enquiries regarding abstract submissions or the conference, please email ANFC2024@uq.edu.au or contact Brett Ferguson directly b.ferguson1@uq.edu.au.