Summit dates
There will be four Expeditioner Summits held in Hobart from September through to February.
The Expeditioner Capability and Training team (ExpeditionerTraining@aad.gov.au) will contact you to confirm exact dates once your training schedule is confirmed.
The summit dates for the 26/27 season are:
Summit #1: 01st - 04th September 2026
Summit #2: 06th - 09th October 2026
Summit #3: 24th - 27th November 2026
Summit #4: 02nd - 05th February 2027
Summit content
The Expeditioner Summits include a range of presentations, panel discussions and interactive workshops.
Topics covered in the Expeditioner Summits will include:
- Australian Antarctic Program and Season Overview
- Work, Health and Safety
- Environmental Management
- Medical Support
- Science Project Briefing
- Cargo and Biosecurity
- Fire and Electrical Safety
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Expectations on Station, Personal Qualities and the Antarctic Code of Personal Behaviour
- Field Safety, Clothing and Incident Management Training Awareness
We are really excited to bring together our next Antarctic expeditioners at the Summit and can't wait to see you all in Hobart soon!