Preparations for ANCOLD 2020 conference in Perth are well in hand, with the Call for Papers now open.

A culture of sharing insights and experiences with our peers is a true strength of the ANCOLD community. This provides opportunity for new approaches to be assessed and progressively improved and developed.

While the immediate future is uncertain as a result of the coronavirus, the organising committee is continuing preparations to deliver a high-class technical program, whether this be in the traditional conference format or a virtual online experience. In either case, the opportunity to share important industry experiences will be provided.

I encourage all dams professionals to consider submitting a paper to share new and innovative ideas. The success of the program depends on the input of our members and industry colleagues.

Andrew Reynolds
ANCOLD Chairman

The health and safety of our community remains very important to us. At this time the ANCOLD 2020 Conference is still scheduled as planned, from October 7-9, 2020 in Perth Western Australia.

We are continuously monitoring and evaluating COVID-19 updates and will follow guidelines and policies put forward by both the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), along with public health authorities. The main priority is the health and well-being of our staff, volunteers and delegates and we will provide consistent updates on this site as they become available.

The ANCOLD 2020 Conference Organizing Committee will analyse alternatives including postponement  should any changes to the program become necessary due to advice and  restrictions still in place at that time.