Attendee Portal
Ground Support 2026
17–19 November 2026 | Brisbane, Australia
The ACG is delighted to welcome both international and domestic attendees to this event. For attendees travelling to Australia for the event, please see acg.uwa.edu.au/attend for information on visa requirements. We encourage international attendees to secure visas early.
Registration for Ground Support 2026 provides the attendee with:
- The ability to gain professional development hours.
- The opportunity to learn, discuss and network with industry professionals.
- Presentations on the latest in research and best practice from industry and academia.
- Luncheons and refreshments in the exhibition hall with the ability to view and discover products and services provided by industry suppliers and consultants.
Beware of Scammers
Please beware of people offering to sell this event’s delegate list. We would like to reassure you that we do not sell our data to third parties and that this is a scam. We urge you not to give out credit card details or other personal information to anyone contacting you offering to sell details of attendees to our events. For more information, please refer to the UWA Privacy Policy.
Venue Information
Event venue
Sofitel Brisbane Central
249 Turbot Street, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia
sofitelbrisbane.com.au
Click here for more information.
WiFi
TBA
Accommodation
The venue has extended a discounted room rate for Ground Support 2026 delegates who can book their accommodation through a dedicated weblink.
Public transport
Visit Translink to plan your journey.
Buses
Brisbane’s bus network is extensive, with frequent services connecting the city, suburbs, and key attractions. The CityGlider and City Loop services are particularly handy, providing free or low-cost travel to major inner-city areas.Trains
The train network links Brisbane’s central business district (CBD) to surrounding suburbs, the airport, and the Gold Coast. It’s a fast and comfortable option for travelling longer distances.Ferries and CityCat
Cruise along the Brisbane River on the iconic CityCat ferries. These sleek and scenic boats connect key riverside locations, including South Bank, the CBD, and the University of Queensland. For a more leisurely ride, hop on one of the free cross-river ferries.
Car parking
Self parking: AUD $50
Valet service: AUD $60
Located in the Hotel Lower Lobby Level, guests will be directed upon arriving to the hotel by the concierge team.
ACG onsite contact
Josephine Ruddle, Event Manager
Mobile: +61 409 118 003
Email: josephine.ruddle@uwa.edu.au
Australian Centre for Geomechanics
Tel: +61 8 6488 3300
info-acg@uwa.edu.au | acg.uwa.edu.au
Event Information
Assessing the Capacity of Ground Support Systems Workshop
Room: Lyon 2
Date: Monday, 16 November 2026
Registration: From 08:30 outside the Lyon 2 room.
Commencement time: 09:00
Welcome Function
Room: Ballroom 3, trade exhibition area
Date: Monday, 16 November 2026
Pre-Registration: Pre-registration for the conference will be available at this time
Commencement time: 16:30
Ground Support 2026 Conference
Registration
Pre-registration will be available at the welcome function from 16:30 Monday, 16 November in the trade exhibition area, Ballroom 3.
Onsite registration from 07:30 Tuesday, 17 November in the Ballroom Foyer, Sofitel Brisbane Central.
Commencement time
TBA Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Conference Dinner
Venue: Sofitel Brisbane Central
Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Commencement Time: TBC
Dress: Smart casual
Ground Support Design in Theory and Practice Workshop
Room: Room TBA, Sofitel Brisbane Central
Date: Friday, 20 November 2026
Registration: From 08:30 outside the workshop room.
Commencement time: 09:00
Terms and conditions
Click here for ACG Attendee Terms & Conditions.
PD hours
The ACG can provide a certificate of attendance including professional development hours post-event upon request to info-acg@uwa.edu.au
If you have any questions, please email info-acg@uwa.edu.au.