Call for Papers

The Organising Committee of Ningaloo Underground, the 30th Conference of the Australian Speleological Federation invites abstract submissions for all aspects of caving.

Presenting provides the perfect platform to share your knowledge with the Australian and international caving community. We are seeking submissions for posters and oral presentations in open sessions and symposia. We encourage everyone, no matter your background, to consider presenting either an oral presentation, poster or workshop.

All abstracts need to be submitted by 31st March 2015 to be guaranteed of inclusion within the Conference handbook.

Abstract submission topics include but are not limited to:

  • Cave exploration
  • Surveying and mapping
  • Conservation
  • History
  • Expedition reports
  • Lighting and electronics
  • Photography
  • Cave biology
  • Geology
  • International Caves

Abstracts are required for all presentations (or workshops) and should be no longer than one (1) page in length and submitted in either Microsoft Word or plain text format. Oral presentations will be 30 minutes (including questions). PowerPoint and Adobe viewer will be available for electronic presentations.

Workshops can be arranged with consultation from the committee from 1 – 2 hours or longer if required.