The Asia-Pacific Odour Conference 2026 will be held in Cairns from 31 August to 2 September.
Presented by the Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand, the conference will focus on 21st-century odour challenges.
The event will examine how science, technology and regulation are evolving to address one of the most community-sensitive issues in modern air quality management.
It will bring together practitioners, researchers, regulators and industry representatives from Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia.
Why does odour management matter?
Odour management sits at the intersection of industry, environmental protection and community wellbeing.
As urban environments expand, expectations around environmental performance and transparency are rising.
That places greater pressure on organisations to understand, manage and mitigate odour impacts.
The conference theme is “21st Century Odour Challenges.”
It is framed around balancing industry, environment and community expectations through better science and management.
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What will the conference cover?
The conference will explore advances in odour assessment and measurement. It will also cover dispersion modelling, emission monitoring and abatement technologies.
Emerging tools, such as artificial intelligence, will also be featured, including an opening plenary on AI and the future of air quality.
The program includes keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, poster presentations, forums, panel sessions and an exhibition hall. These sessions are designed to support knowledge sharing and regional collaboration.
What is included in the program?
The main conference program runs from Monday, 31 August, to Wednesday, 2 September.
Day one will include the opening plenary, keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, posters and the exhibition hall.
Day two will feature keynote speakers, forums, concurrent sessions, posters, the exhibition hall, and the Gala Dinner and Awards.
Day three will include keynote speakers, a panel session, forums, concurrent sessions and the exhibition hall.
What happens before and after the conference?
Pre-events will be held on Sunday, 30 August. These include full and half-day Special Interest Group workshops and the welcome reception.
Site tours will be held on Thursday, 3 September. The tours will focus on air quality in the tropics and Great Barrier Reef experiences.
The conference program, speakers and registration details are available through the event website.
