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Activities
Congress Dinner
Wednesday, 9 December
7.00 pm – 10.30 pm
A highlight of the AIP conference, especially for those travelling to Sydney from afar, the AIP Dinner offers an opportunity to celebrate and recognise physicists from across Australia and New Zealand, through the AIP and ANZOS award ceremonies.
Set across three decks and travelling on calm harbour waters, this unique experience will take delegates and their guests on a three-hour cruise around Sydney Harbour.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased via the registration portal.
Public Lectures
University of Sydney
Monday, 7 December
6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Dr Jessie Christiansen
Chief Scientist of the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute at Caltech/IPAC
We are delighted to welcome Australian physicist Dr Jessie Christensen to speak on our opening day as part of our public program. More information on her public lecture, including registration will be included here.
Thursday, 10 December
6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Dr Derek Muller
Veritasium
An alumnus of the School of Physics, The University of Sydney, is undoubtedly one of the world's most influential science communicators.
Australian Physics Teachers Day
Friday 11, December 2026, 8am
University of Sydney
The AIP Teacher Day is a one-day session of the AIP Congress, organised by the AIP Physics Education Group (PEG). It's targeted at practicing and pre-service high school teachers in physics or related disciplines, with networking opportunities, professional development lectures and hands-on workshops. A mix of tertiary and secondary educators will be involved from across Australia, so it's a great opportunity to connect with the physics education community.
For more information including registration click here.Australian Physics Career Fair
Friday 11 December 2026, 1pm
University of Sydney
The Australian Physics Career Fair is designed to connect undergraduate, honours, master's, and PhD physics students, early-career physicists, and graduates with employers, industry leaders, and organisations. The event showcases how physics skills can lead to diverse and rewarding career opportunities.
For more information including registration and exhibitor information click here.