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The 48th annual condensed matter and materials meeting

in conjunction with

The 6th Asia-Pacific conference on condensed matter Physics

The 48th Annual Condensed Matter and Materials Meeting (known as Wagga2026) will be co-branding with the AAPPS Division of Condensed Matter Physics conference - the 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Condensed Matter Physics (known as AC2MP2026)

This join conference will be held from 9-13th February 2026 at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW Australia



Wagga2023 delegates under the "old gum tree" at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Australia

The Australian-New Zealand Annual Condensed Matter and Materials Conference, colloquially known as “Wagga”, has been held almost annually as a residential conference at the Charles Sturt University Conference Centre, Wagga Wagga, NSW, during early February, since 1977.  We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, in-person conference where we can catch up and hear about recent advances in condensed matter research from around Australia and New Zealand.

In 2026 we are welcoming members of the Asia Pacific Condensed Matter Physics community to Australia!  The AIP is a member of the Association of Asia Pacific Physics Societies (AAPPS) supporting physics research and collaboration throughout the Aisa-Pacific region.  Since 2021, the AIP has also had representation on the executive committee of the AAPPS subgroup, the Division of Condensed Matter Physics


Conference Organisers:

The organising committee for the 48th Annual CMM meeting includes:

Chair: Kirrily Rule (NSW)

Program Chair: Hai-Hu Wen (DCMP)

Treasurer: Wayne Hutchison (ACT)

Sponsorship: Trevor Finlayson (VIC)

Dmitry Efimkin (VIC)

Dehong Yu (NSW)

Golrokh Akhger (NSW)

Siobhan Tobin (NSW)


Key dates 

Abstract Submission Opens



30th July 2025

Registration opens

20th October 2025

Abstract Submission Closes



 1st November 2025

Notification of abstract acceptance 



1st December 2025

Registration* (early bird) Extended



8th December 2025


Diversity

Our aim is to facilitate an inclusive Meeting that encourages the free exchange of ideas and welcomes all voices in a respectful atmosphere. We invite participation from people of all races, ethnicities, genders, religions, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and abilities.

As organisers, we are working to try to provide a balanced and diverse program. You can help us build a better, more inclusive summer meeting by forwarding our Call for Abstracts throughout your network, and by sending along your suggestions for presenters and participants who might help to diversify the Meeting.

For the 48th Annual Condensed Matter and Materials Meeting 2026, and the 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Condensed Matter Physics 2026, we will set clearly articulated goals for diversity, which will be shared on this page.

Official Diversity and Equity Statement

The Meeting Organisers are committed to providing a meeting that aims to uphold the principles of equity and diversity. We acknowledge that inequality exists in the scientific community, in the application of science, and throughout the world. We are committed to providing equal opportunities, and a safe and respectful event free from discrimination. We expect our attendees to treat everyone in a respectful and inclusive manner, and to remove barriers of disadvantage.

Equity and diversity issues are wide ranging and include but are not limited to ethnicity, race, religion, colour, age, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, carer responsibilities, socio-economic status, mental and physical health or disability, and nationality. 

In order to address these principles, the organisers aim to:

  • Provide diversity in speakers where possible
  • Ensure equitable treatment for all attendees
  • Ensure that our attendees feel included in all events offered at the meeting.
  • Take positive actions to address inequity and exclusion
  • Lead by example

To achieve these aims the organisers will:

  • Provide a public policy addressing equity and diversity (this statement).
  • Provide a Code of Conduct.
  • Provide data of the representation of women (and other underrepresented groups where voluntarily provided) and provide these data after the meeting to both the AIP and publicly on the meeting website.
  • Acknowledge traditional ownership including reaching out to local Indigenous communities to open major events with Welcome to Country.
  • Session Chairs will be instructed to consider speaker selection with this policy in mind.
  • Session Chairs will be instructed to ensure that discussions and questions are conducted respectfully and that there is an equitable opportunity to contribute to the discussion.
  • Support carers to participate more fully in workshops, conferences and professional development.
  • Respect diversity when scheduling event times/days and organising social activities.
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