Program Overview

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Hosted by crcCARE, the inaugural Variable Charge Soil Conference will bring together leading Australian and international experts in soil science, chemistry, and environmental management. Across 2.5 days, delegates will explore the latest research, tools, and technologies that deepen our understanding of variable charge soils and their vital role in sustainable land use, remediation, and agriculture.

Building on crcCARE’s reputation for delivering world-class conferences and scientific collaboration, this event will offer valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange and networking among researchers, policymakers, consultants, and industry professionals.

NOTE: The below schedule is an early estimate only and subject to change. 

Tuesday 3 March, 2026

Location: Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre (NEX), Newcastle, NSW
Evening: Registration and Welcome Drinks

Wednesday 4 March, 2026

8:00am:
8:30am – 10:45am:
10:45am – 11:15am:
11:15am – 1:00pm:
1:00pm – 1:45pm:
1:45pm – 3:30pm:
3:30pm – 4:00pm:
4:00pm – 5:45pm:
Registration opens
Welcome and Plenary session
Morning tea and networking
Scientific and industry sessions
Lunch and networking
Scientific and industry sessions
Afternoon tea and networking
Scientific and industry sessions

Thursday 5 March, 2026

8:30am:
9:00am – 10:00am:
10:00am – 10:30am:
10:30am – 12:15pm:
12:15pm – 1:15pm:
1:15pm – 3:00pm:
3:00pm – 3:30pm:
3:30pm – 5:15pm:
6:30pm – 7:00pm:
7:00pm – late:
Registration opens
Welcome and Plenary session
Morning tea and networking
Scientific and industry sessions
Lunch and networking
Scientific and industry sessions
Afternoon tea and networking
Scientific and industry sessions
Pre-dinner drinks
Conference Dinner

Friday 6 March, 2026

8:30am:
9:00am – 10:00am:
10:00am – 10:30am:
10:30am – 12:15pm:
12:15pm – 1:15pm:
1:15pm – 3:00pm:
3:05pm – 4:05pm:
4:05pm – 4.20pm:
4:25pm:
Registration opens
Welcome and Plenary session
Morning tea and networking
Scientific and industry sessions
Lunch and networking
Scientific and industry sessions
Plenary session
Conference Closing
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