| Time | Session | Presenters |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–09:30 | Opening Remarks & Keynote Address | Prof. Christopher Findlay (Australian National University) |
| 09:30–10:00 | Roundtable Discussion | All invited speakers |
| 10:00–10:40 |
Session 1: Challenges under Climate Change: Technology and R&D Solutions
Host: Prof. Tiho Ancev (University of Sydney) |
Prof. Tiho Ancev (University of Sydney)
Prof. Yu Yvette Zhang (Texas A&M University) |
| 10:40–10:50 | **Coffee Break** | (10-minute networking break) |
| 10:50–11:30 |
Session 2: Inclusiveness and Sustainability in Rural Areas
Host: Assoc. Prof. Leonie Pearson (University of Canberra) |
Prof. Leonie Pearson (University of Canberra)
Prof. Huangguang Qiu (Liaoning University) |
| 11:30–12:10 |
Session 3: Energy and Resource Management
Host: Prof. Xunpeng Shi (University of Technology Sydney) |
Prof. Xunpeng Shi (University of Technology Sydney)
Prof. David Stern (Australian National University) |
| 12:10–14:00 | **Lunch Break** | - |
| 14:00–14:40 |
Session 4: Policy Analysis, and General Equilibrium
Host: Prof. Yu Sheng (Australian National University) |
Prof. Yu Sheng (Australian National University)
Prof. Yu Liu (Peking University) |
| 14:40–15:30 |
Session 5: Pathways to Rural Transformation: Country Case Studies (China, Vietnam, and Mongolia)
Host: Prof. Christopher Findlay (Australian National University) |
Prof. Liangliang Gao (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)
Dr. Jie Chen (Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences) (We will also invite representative from Vietnam) |
| 15:30–16:10 | Session 6: Special Issue Paper Pitches | 8 participants (that we might choose later) will present in 5 minutes, their pitch for a paper to be submitted to a special issue. |
| Ticket Name/Type | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Conference Field Tour: Adelaide Hills |
Sunday 8 February 1pm-7.30pm Early colonial and pre-colonial history tour of Adelaide’s first food bowl and pre-colonial Aboriginal group camp Brown Hill Creek, Waite agriculture and environment research and education precinct, and dinner in the historic Adelaide Hills – Guides Jeff Connor, Randy Stringer with other guest lectures |
$140.00 AUD |
| Pre-Conference Early Career Day |
Monday 9 February 10am- 7pm —drinks and canapes finishing the day
The day will include presentations by senior and emerging leaders in agric and resource economics from Australia and internationally. Will include panels on getting published, influencing policy, getting grants, collaborating with industry and government, communicating economics and work/life balance. In addition, early career researchers who participate will have an opportunity to share their research with an experienced mentor who will provide constructive and detailed feedback on a manuscript and presentation the participant shares. |
$20.00 AUD |
| Pre-Conference Field Tour: Beeronomics |
Tuesday 10 February 9am-5pm ‘Beeronomics’ is the application of economic concepts and methods to beer industry issues, trends, policies, etc. It is a growing subdiscipline of agricultural and food economics with strong linkages to the Wine Economics sub-discipline. The 2026 beeronomics tour will Introduce participants to craft beer brewing methods with a showcase of beer brewing at Home of Brewers craft brewery in Adelaide CBD; provide insights into the craft beer industry including constraints and solution pathways to growing rates of failure and quality issues in craft brewing in Australia and globally; and take you on a tour of a range of Adelaide craft breweries with lunch to be provided and allowing you the chance to both see the beautiful Adelaide Hills region and to sample some great craft beers from around the Hills. Hosted by Dan Gregg and Iain Fraser |
$140.00 AUD |
| Pre-Conference Workshop 1: |
Tuesday 10 February – 9am-4pm Climate Resilience and Sustainable Rural Transformation: Solutions for the Asia-Pacific. This workshop aims to forge and strengthen academic and policy networks across the Asia-Pacific region focused on sustainable rural transformation and development. Clearly identify priority research questions, promising areas for collaborative projects, and pathways for future inter-institutional engagement. Convened by Yu Sheng. |
$20.00 AUD |
| Pre-Conference Workshop 2: |
Tuesday 10 February – 10am-4pm Transformations in Agriculture & Environment under Uncertainty: ROAR Practical. This workshop is an interactive exploration of optimal adoption and dis adoption under uncertainty. It introduces the software ROAR (Real Options for Adoption and Resilience). Prior to the workshop, participants are encouraged to explore the RShiny app (https://real-options-adoption-resilience.shinyapps.io/GregsOUPShiny/) and become familiar with the Tutorials available under the Help menu. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own data to the workshop. The R console app and Excel versions will be available for download from GitHub. Hosted by Greg Hertzler, Tim Capon, Helena Clayton and Todd Sanderson. |
$20.00 AUD |
| Early Morning Fun Run/Walk | Around the Torrens River on Tuesday 10 February– 7.30am - ~8.30am (or earlier if you are running!) | $0.00 |
| Welcome Reception | Tuesday 10 February 2026, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide | Included in Full Conference Delegate Price - or $55.00 AUD for single-day delegate |
| Conference Dinner | This includes dinner on 11 February at the Playford Hotel, Adelaide. Special after dinner performer: Prof David Pannell | $125.00 AUD (pp) |
| Social Networking Night | This includes drinks and canapes on 12 February at Glenelg SLSC on the Glenelg foreshore | $60.00 AUD |