ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMES
Joining AMN12 in 2027, we have two complimentary programmes, that will bring a wider, more diverse audience to the NZICC.
RECYCLING & ADDITIVEMANUFACTURING FORSUSTAINABLE & CIRCULARECONOMY
This symposium will showcase recent advances, focusing on recycling strategies and additive manufacturing approaches for sustainable and circular materials with highlight the UPWEARS project. Aligned with the themes of AMN12, the session will highlight how bio-based and recyclable feedstocks (e.g. textile waste), can be reprocessed and engineered into functional materials through emerging manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing and advanced coating/structuring methods.
Contributions will explore material design, processing, and device integration, with particular attention to conductive and sensing materials for next-generation wearables and smart systems. By bringing together researchers and industry partners working across materials science, circular design, and advanced manufacturing, the symposium aims to foster discussion on scalable pathways from waste streams to high-value applications and to strengthen international collaboration in sustainable materials innovation.
CONDENSED MATTER ANDMATERIALS CONFERENCE(WAGGA)
The Annual Condensed Matter and Materials Conference, hosted by the Australian Institute of Physics and commonly known as “Wagga”, is a long-standing event within the Australasian physis community. Traditionally held in Wagga Wagga, Australia, it attracts a strong cohort of researchers across academia and industry.
For 2027, the 49th Wagga will be co-located with AMN12 in Auckland, bringing an additional group of approximately 50–100 delegates and incorporating dedicated condensed matter sessions within the wider programme.
The Conference will showcase research across areas such as condensed matter physics, superconductivity, magnetism, photonics, and advanced electronic materials, offering valuable opportunities for cross-disciplinary engagement.
In addition to its technical programme, Wagga is well known for its strong community culture. This includes the traditional trivia night, a focus on equity, and ensuring a diverse group of speakers.