05 — DATES & SCHEDULES
The dates that matter, in one place.
The full 2026 calendar — abstract deadlines, award nominations, registration windows, and the conference itself. Subscribe to the ACA calendar (.ics) to keep these in your own diary.
Next deadline
30 Jun · Abstracts
Conference
14 — 17 Sep
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15
MAR
Call for abstracts opens
Submission portal goes live in the member area.
Closed
08
SEP
Workshop and tutorial proposals due
Pre-conference workshops, half-day or full-day formats.
Closed
23
SEP
Award nominations close
All six standing awards plus Founders' Medal.
Live
30
AUG
Award nominations close
All six standing awards plus Founders' Medal.
Upcoming
31
AUG
Notifications of acceptance
Acceptances sent to corresponding authors by 23:59 ICT.
Upcoming
01
SEP
Early-bird registration ends
After this date all registration moves to standard rate.
Upcoming
10
SEP
Travel fellowship disbursement
Fellowships paid to fellow's nominated bank account.
Upcoming
14
SEP
ACA 39 opens — Kuala Lumpur
Welcome reception 19:00 at the MITEC atrium.
Upcoming
17
SEP
Conference closes
Closing plenary, awards ceremony, and farewell tea.
Upcoming