The 6th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High-CO₂ World Registration

 

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Payment

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An early career researcher is defined as someone who completed their highest research degree (e.g., MSc or PhD) within five years of the application closing date. This five‑year period may be extended to account for career interruptions such as extended sickness, part‑time work, or caregiving responsibilities. Primary caregivers may add two years of eligibility per dependent child, inclusive of any parental leave.

Event App Inclusion

Event App Inclusion option required

Data Processing Consent

Before you submit your registration, we are obliged by law to ask for your consent to process your data to proceed.

Why we request your consent

We are dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of the personal information you provide for this event. Your consent ensures that we can use your data in compliance with the Privacy Act 2020.

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We process your data to manage your event registration and deliver exceptional service throughout the event, including sharing relevant information with service providers (e.g., caterers for dietary requirements).

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If you select workshop attendance during registration, please note that your name, organisation & email will be provided to the facilitators of the workshop(s) you plan to attend.


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Registration

Key Dates

  • Early Bird rates valid until 30 June 2026 
  • Standard rates apply from 1 July 2026

Registration Options and Inclusions

Full Conference Registration Includes:

  • Morning tea and lunch at the Symposium on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
  • Welcome Reception on Tuesday 13 October
  • Gala Dinner on Thursday 15 October (RSVP at registration required)
  • Farewell Function on Friday 16 October (RSVP at registration required)
  • Symposium workshops and meetings

Not included/ Additional Costs

  • Symposium field trips
  • Accommodation (options available at discounted rates here)

 

PLEASE SELECT YOUR REGISTRATION TYPE BELOW AND CLICK NEXT TO PROCEED.

Full Conference Registration

AMOUNT
1,250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
875.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,350.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
975.00
TOTAL

Social Functions

For more Social Function information CLICK HERE

Welcome Reception - Tuesday 13 October

If you require ADDITIONAL GUEST tickets, please enter the number required below.

AMOUNT
60.00
TOTAL

Gala Dinner - Thursday 15 October

If you require ADDITIONAL GUEST tickets, please enter the number required below.

AMOUNT
140.00
TOTAL

Celebration Dinner - Friday 16 October

If you require ADDITIONAL GUEST tickets, please enter the number required below.

AMOUNT
140.00
TOTAL

Would you be interested in attending an Informal Meet & Greet on Monday 12 October? (Expression of Interest Only)

Please note that this is only an expression of interest and we will contact you at a later stage to confirm if this is going ahead.

Tuesday Workshops & Field Trips

Each day, there is a presentation-free period to allow for attendees to participate in free workshops and discussions. Spaces in most workshops are limited, so please indicate your interest early. There are also guided field trips (additional cost) that allow you to explore Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environment.

  • Please click here to view full details of workshops
  • Please click here to view full details of field trips

If you select a workshop that requires an expression of interest, you can expect an email to confirm your attendance by end of July if registering by the early bird deadline. If you are not accepted, you will be given the option to select another available offering at that time.

Workshop | Designing and analysing multiple driver experiments (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY)

Day 1: full-factorial (or nearly full-factorial) experiments, with examples mainly from microbial (eco)physiology and evolution experiments. Suitable for other systems that are easy to grow and manipulate in the lab in a large range of environments.
Oct 13, 2026 | 1330 - 1545


In the space below, please provide a brief statement (around 200 words) outlining:

    • Your experience with single- or multiple-driver experiments, including a link to one of your multiple/single driver publications (if available)       
    • How you plan to incorporate multiple-driver experiments into your research.
    • Your statistical training and experience with R (particularly with regression, generalised linear models, or mixed/hierarchical models)

PLEASE NOTE: This is an expression of interest only. You will be advised if you have been selected after your statement has been reviewed.

Workshop | Future coastal food systems: methods for catalysing transformation pathways

Oct 13, 2026 | 1330 - 1545

Attendance is open to all who are interested. If you would like to contribute to this workshop through a 10-minute presentation, please use the space below to briefly describe the topic of your proposed talk and how it fits in with the workshop aims. We will collate all potential presentations, and depending on interest and time available, select those that best fit the scope of the workshop.

Workshop | Marine Policy Engagement 101 for Early Career Scientists

Oct 13, 2026 | 1330 - 1530

Workshop | Ocean Acidification Capacity Sharing - A call for Action and Implementation

Oct 13, 2026 | 1330 - 1545

Workshop | Sharing experiences from polar to tropical seas: learning across knowledge systems to guide action

Oct 13, 2026 | 1330 - 1545

Workshop | Using natural analogues to investigate the effects of climate change and ocean acidification (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST)

Oct 13, 2026 | 1330 - 1545


If you would like to contribute a lightening talk during this workshop, please provide a brief statement (< 100 words) outlining the topic of your proposed talk and how it fits in with the workshop aims. Leave the box empty if you simply want to attend.

Field Trip | Guided Taputeranga Marine Reserve snorkel tour

Oct 13, 2026 | 1330 - 1530
AMOUNT
92.00
TOTAL

Field Trip | Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne – Day Tour (Tuesday)

Oct 13, 2026 | 1330 - 1530
AMOUNT
63.00
TOTAL

No Workshop or Field Trip Selected on Tuesday

Oct 13, 2026

Wednesday Workshops & Field Trips

Each day, there is a presentation-free period to allow for attendees to participate in free workshops and discussions. Spaces in most workshops are limited, so please indicate your interest early. There are also guided field trips (additional cost) that allow you to explore Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environment.

  • Please click here to view full details of workshops
  • Please click here to view full details of field trips

If you select a workshop that requires an expression of interest, you can expect an email to confirm your attendance by end of July if registering by the early bird deadline. If you are not accepted, you will be given the option to select another available offering at that time.

Workshop | Beyond tipping points: safeguarding biodiversity in a changing ocean

Oct 14, 2026 | 1330 - 1530

Discussion | Exploring the OA-mCDR Connection: A community discussion for OA Practitioners

Oct 14, 2026 | 1330 - 1545

Workshop | Ocean Acidification in Africa’s High-CO₂ Future: From Observation to Action

Oct 14, 2026 | 1330 - 1530

Discussion | Speed Mentoring with Pier2Peer (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY)

Oct 14, 2026 | 1330 - 1530

Field Trip | Wētā Workshop Group Guided Tour (Wednesday)

Oct 14, 2026 | 1400 - 1530
AMOUNT
45.00
TOTAL

Field Trip | Te Whanganui-a-Tara Waka Tour (Wednesday)

Oct 14, 2026 | 1330 - 1600
AMOUNT
90.00
TOTAL

No Workshop Selected on Wednesday

Oct 14, 2026

Thursday Workshops & Field Trips

Each day, there is a presentation-free period to allow for attendees to participate in free workshops and discussions. Spaces in most workshops are limited, so please indicate your interest early. There are also guided field trips (additional cost) that allow you to explore Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environment.

  • Please click here to view full details of workshops
  • Please click here to view full details of field trips

If you select a workshop that requires an expression of interest, you can expect an email to confirm your attendance by end of July if registering by the early bird deadline. If you are not accepted, you will be given the option to select another available offering at that time.

Workshop | OARS Framework for Action: An Introduction to Co-Designing Ocean Acidification Research for Decision Making (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST)

Oct 15, 2026 | 0730 - 0850

PLEASE NOTE: This is an expression of interest only. You will be advised if you have been selected after your statement has been reviewed.

Workshop | Designing and analysing multiple driver experiments (Thursday) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Day 2: blocked experiments, with examples drawn from coral experiments. Suitable for systems where the number of experimental replicates is limited by logistics, but where environments can be controlled in the laboratory or other enclosure
Oct 15, 2026 | 1330 - 1545

In the space below, please provide a brief statement (around 200 words) outlining:

    • Your experience with single- or multiple-driver experiments, including a link to one of your multiple/single driver publications (if available)       
    • How you plan to incorporate multiple-driver experiments into your research.
    • Your statistical training and experience with R (particularly with regression, generalised linear models, or mixed/hierarchical models)

PLEASE NOTE: This is an expression of interest only. You will be advised if you have been selected after your statement has been reviewed.

Workshop | GOA-ON Workshop: building on our strengths and looking forward

Oct 15, 2026 | 1330 - 1545

Workshop | Ocean acidification as a collective action problem

Oct 15, 2026 | 1330 - 1530

Workshop | Blue carbon ecosystems and innovative technologies for enhancing carbon sequestration

Oct 15, 2026 | 1330 - 1430

Workshop | Pacific Islands and Territories Ocean Acidification Network Country Planning Workshop

Oct 15, 2026 | 1330 - 1545

Field Trip | Wētā Workshop Group Guided Tour (Thursday)

Oct 15, 2026 | 1400 - 1530
AMOUNT
45.00
TOTAL

Field Trip | Te Whanganui-a-Tara Waka Tour (Thursday)

Oct 15, 2026 | 1330 - 1600
AMOUNT
99.00
TOTAL

Field Trip | Te Whanganui-a-Tara Harbour Tour (Thursday)

Oct 15, 2026 | 1315 - 1520
AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL

No Workshop or Field Trip Selected on Thursday

Oct 15, 2026

Friday Workshops & Field Trips

Each day, there is a presentation-free period to allow for attendees to participate in free workshops and discussions. Spaces in most workshops are limited, so please indicate your interest early. There are also guided field trips (additional cost) that allow you to explore Aotearoa New Zealand’s marine environment.

  • Please click here to view full details of workshops
  • Please click here to view full details of field trips

If you select a workshop that requires an expression of interest, you can expect an email to confirm your attendance by end of July if registering by the early bird deadline. If you are not accepted, you will be given the option to select another available offering at that time.

Workshop | Designing and analysing multiple driver experiments (Friday) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Day 3: collapsed factorial or scenario experiments, including in situ experiments, with examples drawn from work in natural analogues such as CO2 vents, where environmental drivers may be confounded, or cannot be precisely manipulated.
Oct 16, 2026 | 0900 - 1100

In the space below, please provide a brief statement (around 200 words) outlining:

    • Your experience with single- or multiple-driver experiments, including a link to one of your multiple/single driver publications (if available)       
    • How you plan to incorporate multiple-driver experiments into your research.
    • Your statistical training and experience with R (particularly with regression, generalised linear models, or mixed/hierarchical models)

PLEASE NOTE: This is an expression of interest only. You will be advised if you have been selected after your statement has been reviewed.

Discussion | Elevating coastal monitoring with traditional indicators and community partnerships

Oct 16, 2026 | 0900 - 1100

Workshop | Integrating Ocean Carbon Observations and Models

Oct 16, 2026 | 0900 - 1100

Discussion | mCDR: A policy perspective

Oct 16, 2026 | 0900 - 1000

Workshop | Ocean Acidification Biodiversity Task Force - Indicators and proxies in support of the GBF and BBNJ (Friday) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Oct 16, 2026 | 0900 - 1100

In the space below, briefly (<150 words) explain why you would like to attend this workshop.
Please contact Kirsten Isensee for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an expression of interest only. You will be advised if you have been selected after your statement has been reviewed.

Field Trip | Guided Taputeranga Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour (Friday)

Oct 16, 2026 | 0830 - 1030
AMOUNT
92.00
TOTAL

Field Trip | Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Dawn Tour (Friday)

Oct 16, 2026 | 0630 - 0930
AMOUNT
133.20
TOTAL

No Workshop or Field Trip Selected on Friday

Oct 16, 2026

Saturday Field Trip

Please click here to view full details of field trips

Field Trip | Guided Taputeranga Marine Reserve snorkel tour (Saturday)

Oct 17, 2026 | 1100 - 1330
AMOUNT
92.00
TOTAL

No Field Trip Selected on Saturday

Oct 17, 2026

Field Trip Declaration of Consent & Cancellation Policy

Field Trip Declaration of Consent

Field trips are run by independent organisations (either commercial or not-for-profit operators) who manage their own health and safety procedures.

By submitting this form, you confirm that:

  • You understand the trip is delivered and overseen by the operator.
  • You will follow all safety instructions provided by the operator.
  • You acknowledge that outdoor activities carry inherent risks.
  • You are responsible for your own safety and will act responsibly throughout the activity.
  • You consent to receiving medical assistance in an emergency and accept any related costs.
  • Event organisers are not liable for incidents arising from inherent risks, except as required under New Zealand law.
  • Only basic registration information is collected for administration; please advise any special health information to the operator of these trips either on the day or by emailing highco2@confer.co.nz so the event organisers who can put you in touch direct.

 

Field Trip Cancellation Policy

By booking a symposium field trip, delegates agree to the following cancellation terms:

  • Cancellation by 11 September 2026:
    A full refund will be provided, or delegates may swap to another available trip option, subject to availability.
  • Cancellation after 11 September 2026 due to circumstances beyond the organisers' control:
    We will endeavour to provide a full refund, less any non-recoverable deposits or costs already incurred.
  • Cancellation after 11 September by attendee: No refund provided if unable to be resold.

General Terms: All trip bookings are subject to the event’s overall registration Terms and Conditions.

Dietary & Specific Requirements

Dietary Requirements

Please indicate any dietary requirements you have from the drop down list below. If your dietary requirement is not shown in the list, please select 'Other' and type it in the text box provided. Please note, the venue is unable to cater to lifestyle diets such as Keto, Paleo etc. Any requests for these will not be included. All caterers work to support provided dietaries, however some have commercial kitchens which cannot guarantee there will be no cross-contamination. If this is a concern for you please include a note under “Specific Reqirements”

If you do not have any requirements, please leave blank and click Next.

Mobility/Specific Requirements

Please let us know below if you have any mobility requirements or any other specific requests.

Accommodation

We’ve secured exclusive, specially negotiated rates for symposium delegates at a range of central Wellington hotels. Staying at the selected conference hotels gives you even more opportunities to connect and network with fellow delegates beyond conference hours.

Hotel rooms are subject to availability, so we strongly recommend booking early to avoid missing out on your preferred hotel.

How to Book

Step 1: CLICK HERE to view accommodation options.

Step 2: Follow the link and instructions to the hotel's website directly.

T-Shirt & Supply Hood

Would you like to purchase a conference t-shirt or hoodie?

High-CO₂ World - Black Staple tee 2026

Please ensure you check sizing guide prior to making your selection.

 

AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
35.00
TOTAL

High-CO₂ World - Black Supply Hood 2026

Please ensure you check sizing guide prior to making your selection.

AMOUNT
60.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
60.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
60.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
60.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
60.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
60.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
60.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
60.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
60.00
TOTAL

Summary

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Payment

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Thank You

Thank you for registering for The 6th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High-CO₂ World. You will receive a confirmation email within the next 15 minutes. If you do not receive this email, please email us at highco2@confer.co.nz for assistance.

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