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ICES/FAO Working Group on Fishing Technology and Fish Behaviour (WGFTFB26)
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Cairns, Queensland (Australia) 11-15 May 2026
Further details coming soon
The meeting location is the Crystalbrook Riley in Cairns
Please note that online meeting participation is not an option
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WGFTFB chairs
Noëlle Yochum, Paul Winger, and Jon Lansley (FAO chair)
Hosting partner and Venue
Steve Eayrs and other staff at the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
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Significant updates will be sent via the wgftfb-mailing list
If you are not a member of this working group (and mailing list) please check here
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Meeting Timeline
| 1 October 2025 | Registration opens ** Check visa requirements and request a letter from the host if needed ** |
| 1 October 2025 | Abstract submission opens |
| 11 March 2026 | Deadline to book conference hotel at a reduced rate |
| 28 November 2025 | Abstract submission – Phase 1: Deadline to submit abstracts for early consideration ** For those whose attendance is contingent upon abstract acceptance, please submit your abstract by November 28th and indicate a request for early consideration** |
| 31 December 2025 | Abstract acceptance – Phase 1: Notification of abstract selection for those who indicated that they want to be considered for early consideration |
| 16 January 2026 | Abstract submission – Phase 2: Deadline to submit abstracts (all submissions) |
| 13 February 2026 | Abstract acceptance – Phase 2: Final abstract acceptance (all submissions) |
| 13 March 2026 | Preliminary agenda posted online |
| 16 March 2026 | “Registration deadline **Note that this deadline is earlier than usual to accommodate planning of what is anticipated to be a large meeting** |
| 1 April 2026 | National Report submission deadline |
| 17 April 2026 | Final agenda posted online |
| 11-15 May 2026 | WGFTFB26 Meeting |
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