Science at the Shine Dome 2026
From 15 to 17 September 2026, the science community will gather at the Shine Dome in Canberra for the Academy’s flagship event. Together, we will honour outstanding achievements and celebrate excellence spanning the breadth and depth of Australian science. Fellows elected in 2026 will sign the historic Charter Book, joining the ranks of the country’s scientific greats. Recipients of the Academy’s prestigious awards will showcase their discoveries and innovation.
Delegates will gain unique insights from the nation’s brightest minds and be part of cutting-edge conversations. For early- and mid-career researchers, this is an unparalleled opportunity to network and forge new collaborations.
15 - 17 September 2026
Program overview
Tuesday 15 September
- EMCR workshops
- New Fellows admission ceremony
- EMCR networking Function
Wednesday 16 September
- New Fellows presentations
- Gala dinner
Thursday 17 September
- Awards lectures and presentations
- Awardees and donors lunch
- Awards medal ceremony
Why attend
New Fellows
Our newly elected Fellows from 2026 will be formally admitted to the Australian Academy of Science and invited to present their work.
Honorific Awardees
Our 2026 awardees will be presented with their medals and recognised for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of science.
EMCR workshops
Join us for the one of our professional development workshops for early- and mid-career researchers, being held on Tuesday 15 September.
Networking opportunities
With an audience from all disciplines and career levels, this is truly an opportunity to share, network and collaborate with the science sector.
Gala dinner
Held at Australian Parliament House, this is an opportunity to celebrate and network with representatives from the science sector and beyond.
Registration
Public registrations for Science at the Shine Dome 2026 are opening soon. Visit the registration tab for more information.
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2026 new Fellows
Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science are among the Nation's most distinguished scientists, elected by their peers for ground-breaking research and contributions that have had clear impact.
Congratulations to the 2026 new Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science.
2026 Honorific Awardees
Each year the Australian Academy of Science recognises outstanding contributions to science with our prestigious awards. At Science at the Shine Dome, we will be celebrating 28 award recipients.
Event Partners
Thank you to our Science at the Shine Dome 2026 event partners
Platinum partners
Department of Defence
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Gala Dinner partner
University of Sydney
Diversity and inclusion partner
University of Queensland
Gold partners
Australian National University
Deakin University
University of Melbourne
Bronze partner
Swinburne University of Technology
Gelato Cart partner
QUT
EMCR Supporters
Macquarie University
NCI
QUT
University of Melbourne
University of Western Australia
UNSW Sydney
EMCR Supporters
Australian Science Media Centre
The GrantEd Group
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Gala Dinner
Diversity & Inclusion
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Workshop Partner
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Want to know more?
Watch the Science at the Shine Dome 2025 highlights video below.
For more information, visit the general information section of the registration tab.