The 2025 Northern Australia Contaminated Land and Groundwater Conference, hosted by the Australasian Land & Groundwater Association (ALGA), is set to bring together environmental professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers in Darwin for two packed days of knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and innovation. At the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade, this vital event provides a platform to highlight key projects across Northern Australia, focused on the identification, remediation, management, and rehabilitation of contaminated land and groundwater.
Key Takeaways
• Dates: 28–29 May 2025
• Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade, Darwin
• Hosted by: Australasian Land & Groundwater Association (ALGA)
• Focus Areas: PFAS, site assessment, mine rehabilitation, defence land use, regulation
• Platinum Sponsor: EScIS, developers of ESdat software
• Networking Opportunity: Ideal for consultants, regulators, scientists, and industry stakeholders
• Book Early: Flights and accommodation fill fast during Darwin’s peak dry season
With a diverse and impactful program, the conference will delve into pressing regional and global environmental concerns, from PFAS and emerging contaminants to mine rehabilitation, defence land management, and policy governance. The sessions will be highly relevant for those working in site investigation, environmental monitoring, contamination remediation, and land-use planning.
Conference Sessions Include:
- PFAS and Emerging Contaminants
- Site Characterisation and Assessment in Northern Australia (Sessions 2 & 6)
- Mine Remediation, Rehabilitation, and Closure
- Defence Land Management Practices
- Policy, Regulation, and Governance
Set during Darwin’s dry season, the conference offers delegates a chance to enjoy the city’s clear skies, warm days, and cool evenings. It is an ideal time to extend the trip and explore the region’s national parks and outdoor attractions.
ALGA encourages early bookings for flights and accommodation to avoid peak-season costs and ensure a spot at one of the most important environmental conferences in the 2025 calendar. Those interested in sponsorship opportunities can contact Michael Seller ([email protected]).
EScIS: Proud Platinum Sponsor of 2025 Northern Australia Contaminated Land and Groundwater Conference
Earth Science Information Systems (EScIS) is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of this year’s event. Their team — Kimberley Saflian, Anmari Claire Mendoza, and Rebecca Thomas — looks forward to engaging with delegates in Darwin to discuss data management best practices and solutions that drive effective environmental outcomes. https://escis.com/
As experts in environmental data management, EScIS is known for their innovative platform, ESdat, which empowers scientists and engineers to easily manage and interpret environmental and hydrogeological data from various sources — including field programs, labs, sensors, historical datasets, and regulatory benchmarks. ESdat offers an intuitive interface and comprehensive functionality, enabling organisations to ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility at every project stage. https://esdat.net/
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