The Australian Centre for Geomechanics is seeking expressions of interest from parties interested in hosting associated events to be held alongside Caving 2026, 11–13 August 2026 in the area of block and sublevel caving and relevant areas of interest.

Your proposal is to address the following:

• Title of associated event
• Name, position titles, affiliations, brief career details and contact details for all event presenters/facilitators
• Event overview, objective and themes (one A4 page)
• Expected target audience and required background for those expected to attend the event
• Draft program, listing presentation titles and time slots. Is the event to be a full day?
• If the event is to be held in-person or online.
• Any item that the event participant should provide, e.g. calculator, computer etc.
• If the delegate is expected to purchase items pertaining to the event, i.e. proceedings (book), USB, software etc., then these items are to be listed or priced. NB. The ACG is able to produce proceedings if required.

The number of associated events to be offered will be restricted, and evaluations of the events will be based on the nature and quality of the proposal, as well as the timeliness and relevance of the event topic. In order to receive full consideration, we invite you to submit your associated event proposal by 14 November 2025. Subject to proposal review and acceptance, the ACG will forward you administration and financial guidelines.

Josephine Ruddle
Caving 2026 event manager
Ph: +61 8 6488 3300