



Social Program
Welcome Reception
Date: Tuesday 30 November 2021
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Exhibition Hall E1, Te Pae
Cost: Included in Full Registration; Additional Tickets: $90 per person
A Welcome Reception will take place amongst the Conference exhibition the evening prior to the first day of the Conference. The function will provide the perfect opportunity for delegates to catch up with colleagues, renew past acquaintances and make new contacts in a relaxed atmosphere.
Sponsored by Trelleborg Marine Systems Australia Pty Ltd.
Women in Coastal Geoscience and Engineering Networking Function
Date: Wednesday 1 December 2021
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Te Pae
Cost: Included in Full Registration; Additional Tickets: $55 per person
This function will bring together colleagues of all genders to discuss how our profession can move positively forward in promoting equal opportunity for all.
Sponsored by UNSW Water Research Laboratory
PIANC Australia/New Zealand Young Professionals Networking Function
Date: Wednesday 1 December 2021
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Welles Street, 44 Welles Street, Christchurch
Cost: Included in Full Registration; Additional Tickets: $55 per person
As a proud co-host of the Coasts and Ports Conference series, PIANC ANZ has held a networking event on the first night of the conference since 2011. Led by PIANC’s Young Professional Commission (YPCom – 40 and younger), all are welcome however registration is required.
Sponsored by WSP New Zealand Ltd
Conference Dinner
Date: Thursday 2 December 2021
Time: Pre-Dinner Drinks: 7.00pm – 7.30pm
Dinner: 7.30pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, Montreal Street, Christchurch
Cost: Included in Full Registration; Additional Tickets: $160 per person
Enjoy a fabulous dinner in the home of one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important public art collections, the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu. This evening is the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with other Conference delegates, whilst being entertained, wined and dined – a night not to be missed!
Sponsored by Heron Construction Company Ltd
Closing Function
Date: Friday 3 December 2021
Time: 3.00pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Exhibition Hall E1, Te Pae
Cost: Included in Full Registration
Enjoy a final catch up with colleague and new acquaintances at the conclusion of the Conference.
Sponsored by Downer New Zealand

Key Dates
Call for Abstracts Open |
9 September 2020 |
Call for Abstracts Close |
26 February 2021 |
Registration Open |
19 April 2021 |
Accepted Abstracts Notified |
19 April 2021 |
Full Paper Submission Deadline |
11 June 2021 |
Early Bird Registration Close |
9 August 2021 |
Final Paper Submission Deadline |
20 August 2021 |
Extended Abstract Submission Deadline |
20 August 2021 |
Speaker Registration Deadline |
23 August 2021 |