Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research
For more than a decade at UNSW Sydney, the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Researc (ACSER) has provided leadership in Australian space engineering research.
Striving to foster collaboration between research, industry and government we seek to nurture links between our national and international partners to achieve Australia's space ambitions. Our goal is to develop space capabilities relevant to Australia's needs through research, innovation and education.
ACSER engages and connects through regular forums, workshops and events. We bring together the niche, and the not so niche, to encourage and facilitate future partnerships and collaborations so that Australia can secure and grow our place in space.
CubeSatPlus2025
22-23 July 2025 | UNSW Sydney | Kensington Campus
Join us at CubeSatPlus 2025, the landmark 10th in-person workshop celebrating ten years of innovation, collaboration, and groundbreaking advancements in the Australasian CubeSat community.
Over the past decade, we've witnessed a remarkable evolution in Australian cubesats/smallsats—from educational and research tools to the commissioned commercial and government platforms shaping our space landscape today.
In celebration of this remarkable journey, the 2025 workshop adopts the theme “Crowning the Decade: Pioneering New Orbits,” highlighting the milestones, growth, and advancements achieved over the past ten years. The event will gather leading researchers, government representatives, and industry experts to showcase the latest innovations and inspire the next chapter of progress in space technology.
For Sponsorship Opportunities, please get in touch with us here.
More information on speakers and the program will be available soon, so please watch this space or stay in touch with us on LinkedIn, opens in a new window.
HEO Scholarships
HEO is sponsoring up to 10 undergraduate and postgraduate students to attend the CubeSatPlus 2025 workshop at UNSW Sydney on July 22 & 23.
To apply, send an email to scholarships@heospace.com explaining why you want to attend the event and your aspirations for working in space.
OEMF 2025
25-26 September 2025 | UNSW Sydney | Kensington Campus
The Off-Earth Mining Forum (OEMF) 2025 is a unique event designed for those passionate about the cutting-edge developments in both the space and mining industries. As we enter a new frontier of space exploration, the mining sector is set to play a pivotal role in driving advancements in space technology. The Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER) and the UNSW School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering are excited to host this landmark event, bringing together leading experts, speakers, and delegates from national and international research, government, and industry, representing the full spectrum of the rapidly expanding space resources sector.
For Sponsorship Opportunities, please get in touch with us here.
PNT 2026
4-6 February 2026 | Royal Randwick Racecourse | Sydney
PNT2026, previously delivered under the highly regarded banner of the IGNSS Conference Series, will now be officially hosted by AIN, organised by the AIN’s new PNT Sub-Committee, led by:
Prof. Andrew Dempster, UNSW: Vice-President of AIN & Chair of the PNT Sub-Committee
A/Prof. Craig Roberts, UNSW: Deputy Secretary of AIN & Secretary of the PNT Sub-Committee
Prof. Allison Kealy: Deputy Treasurer of AIN & Treasurer of the PNT Sub-Committee
The event will build on the success of IGNSS 2024, offering a dynamic platform for discussing key issues such as GNSS resilience, sensor fusion, space-based PNT, and cybersecurity threats like jamming and spoofing. With technical sessions, industry exhibitions, and networking opportunities—including the much-loved Sydney Harbour Cruise—PNT2026 will provide a forum for shaping the future of PNT technologies and infrastructure.
For Sponsorship Opportunities, please get in touch with us here.
