The SMAANZ higher degree research (HDR) student conference presents a fantastic opportunity for students to hone presentation skills, receive a high level of feedback on ideas, and network with staff and students who have similar interests. The event is free for members to attend! 

The 2023 SMAANZ Conference will be hosted by the University of Canberra and will be held in Canberra, Australia from 29 November - 1 December 2023. It will feature academic presentations, keynotes, pre-conference workshops and an HDR/PhD day. The SMAANZ conference will be held centrally at UC’s main campus in Bruce, conveniently located less than 10 minutes drive from the CBD. The social and networking conference events are proposed to be held at some of Canberra’s iconic tourist spots to ensure a memorable SMAANZ conference for attendees to experience some of what Canberra has to offer.

Our vision for the SMAANZ conference is ambitious: focused on connecting the Academy with industry and government.  We seek to unlock the potential of SMAANZ and the sport community to deliver a conference with an exhilarating and productive experience.  Consequently, the theme for the conference is: Facing the Future – Academic Research Supporting Industry Practice.  We believe this theme is extremely important and relevant as the various stakeholders in sport seek practical outcomes and solutions driven by evidence that allow us to face the future together.

Please note, the registration cost is inclusive of the annual SMAANZ membership fee.