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Presentation Tracks

Natural Hydrogen Exploration

Geology, systems, exploration strategies, play concepts, prospectivity and results.

Helium Exploration & Geology

Helium occurrence, geology, exploration methods, resources and emerging opportunities.

Technology & Innovation

Exploration technologies, detection methods, sampling, analysis, modelling and innovation.

Commercialisation & Policy

Markets, investment, regulation, policy, commercial development and industry collaboration.

Australian Exploration

Exploring natural hydrogen and helium activity across Australia, including emerging projects, geological opportunities and developments shaping the sector.

Regulatory Frameworks

Examining the evolving regulatory and policy environment for natural hydrogen and helium exploration and development in Australia and internationally.

Developments and Economics

Exploring the commercial development of natural hydrogen and helium resources, including project economics, investment considerations and pathways towards viable projects.

Resource Estimation

Examining approaches to identifying, assessing and estimating natural hydrogen and helium resources and building greater understanding of their potential.

International Projects

Highlighting natural hydrogen and helium projects and developments from around the world, with insights into emerging opportunities and lessons from international activity.

Advances in Research

Showcasing current and emerging research that is expanding knowledge of natural hydrogen and helium systems, generation, occurrence and potential.

Exploration Tools and Methods

Exploring the technologies, techniques and multidisciplinary approaches being used to identify, investigate and evaluate natural hydrogen and helium resources.

The Program Committee reserves the right to allocate abstracts to the most appropriate track and presentation format.

Abstract Submission Timeline

Call for Presenters opens

23 September 2026

Submission Deadline

15 February 2027

Author Notifications

22 February 2027

Program Released

1 March 2027

Presentation Formats

The Australian Natural Hydrogen and Helium Conference 2027 provides a forum that allows us to discuss experiences and review concepts and ideas. The Organising Committee will be seeking to create a program that addresses a spread of issues and professional experiences that attract a broad discipline of attendees. The Australian Natural Hydrogen and Helium Conference will comprise three key streams, and you are invited to submit an abstract for inclusion into the program.

Key Dates

Open for abstract paper submission 23 Sept
Early bird registration opens 23 Sept
Abstracts deadline 10 Feb
Abstract outcome announced 19 Feb
Early bird registration closes 1 March
Standard registration opens 2 March

The Committee of the Australian Natural Hydrogen and Helium Conference 2027 invites you to submit an abstract for inclusion in the inaugural ANHHC 2027 to be held from 7 – 10 June 2027, at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Tasmania, themed From Rocks to Resources: Shaping the future of the Natural Hydrogen and Helium Industry.
Natural hydrogen is increasingly recognised as a naturally occurring geological resource, generated through processes within the Earth and found within the pore spaces and fractures of subsurface rocks. Unlike most hydrogen used today, which is manufactured from methane or water and requires significant energy and, in some cases, water, natural hydrogen occurs naturally underground and can potentially be extracted directly, with low energy requirements and no water needed for its production.
Natural hydrogen could have significant implications for the energy transition, offering a potentially lower-energy and water-free pathway to hydrogen. Its development could reduce reliance on energy-intensive manufacturing, diversify future hydrogen supply, and support industries seeking lower-carbon energy sources.

Join us as we explore the potential of Natural Hydrogen and Helium— unlocking new resources through exploration, innovation, and investment, and shaping the future of Australia’s resource sector.
Australian Exploration
Australia is emerging as an important frontier for natural hydrogen and helium exploration, with geological settings offering significant potential. This session will examine exploration activities across Australia, emerging discoveries, geological insights and the opportunities shaping a new generation of resources.
Regulatory Frameworks
As natural hydrogen and helium emerge as new resource opportunities, regulatory frameworks will play an important role in enabling responsible exploration and development. This session will examine evolving policies, approvals, tenure, regulatory challenges and approaches supporting the growth of the sector.
Developments and Economics
Turning natural hydrogen and helium discoveries into viable resources requires a clear understanding of development pathways and economics. This session will explore emerging projects, commercial considerations, development models, market opportunities and the factors influencing investment in these resources.
Resource Estimation
Understanding the scale and quality of natural hydrogen and helium resources is fundamental to exploration and development. This session will examine approaches to resource estimation, geological uncertainty, data interpretation and the methodologies being developed to characterise these emerging resources.
International Projects
Natural hydrogen and helium exploration is gaining momentum internationally, providing valuable insights for Australia’s emerging sector. This session will examine developments, discoveries, exploration strategies and lessons from projects globally, highlighting the evolving global landscape for these resources.
Advances in Research
Research is expanding our understanding of how natural hydrogen and helium are generated, stored and distributed within the Earth. This session will showcase advances in geology, geochemistry, modelling and other research that are helping to unlock the potential of these emerging resources.
Exploration Tools and Methods
Exploring for natural hydrogen and helium requires new approaches alongside established exploration techniques. This session will examine emerging technologies, geochemical methods, geophysical tools, sampling techniques and innovative approaches for identifying and characterising subsurface resources.
The ANHHC 2027 will include presentation types as follows:
Standard Oral Presentation:
The duration of the oral presentations will be confirmed following the review process.
Poster Presentation:
The format of the poster presentations will be confirmed following the review process.
The final presentation type will be selected by the Abstract Reviewers. Abstract Reviewers reserve the right to reallocate your abstract, which was accepted as a standard oral presentation, to a poster presentation should this be required. You will be advised of this and given an opportunity to confirm your acceptance.
Please submit your abstract 350 words no later than 11:59 p.m. on 10 February 2027.
Acceptance & Presentation
Acceptance of your abstract does not include any financial support. All authors will be expected to pay for at least one day registration at the conference. Presentation length for presenting authors will be 15 minutes plus 5 minutes for Q&A. (Total of 20 Minutes). A digital version of the abstract booklet will be available on the conference website.
New Submission
Log in to the Presentation Portal via the Conference Website. You will need to create an online account first – enter your email address and password.
You will be taken to a screen from which the submission process starts. Please read the instructions on this screen carefully. You will need to update your details before you can submit your abstract.
Submitting an abstract is a multi-step process. Each step asks several questions. Some questions are marked “required”, and you will not be able to complete your submission until these questions have been answered.
If you stop part way through the process, your submission will be held in temporary storage until you return and complete all the questions. When you log in again you can click on your incomplete proposal and resume submission.
Make sure that you submit your abstract by agreeing to the Terms and Conditions before pressing the “submit” button, any abstracts left in ‘draft’ mode will not be submitted for review. You will receive a confirmation email for each successful abstract submitted. If you do not receive an email, log in again to check your abstract in “Edit Abstract/s”. Please note once you have submitted your abstract you cannot edit it again. However, you can leave your submission in “draft” mode and make changes up until the time you submit it.
Amending a Submission in “draft” mode
You may wish to change your answers to some of the questions on the submission form, or even change the abstract itself.
Log in to the presentation portal, and click on the “Edit Abstract/s” tab.
You will see a list of the abstracts that you have in draft mode or have submitted. Click on the “Edit” button next to the draft abstract you wish to change and submit.
Amending an abstract is just the same as for the original submission process, except that the online form will be automatically completed with the answers that you provided previously. You don’t have to change an answer if you do not wish.
When you reach the final ‘Submit’ step, click on the button stating that you “Agree to the Terms and Conditions” and click “Submit”. If this button is not available, look at the steps on the left-hand table and address the missing information that does not have a tick.
All abstract submissions will be subject to review. Authors should ensure that the following criteria are met in their abstract submission:
  1. Successful presenting authors will be required to pay at least a single day registration
  2. No funding is available to support presenters, unless
    3. communicated from the organisers
  3. The topic is relevant and important to the chosen theme
  4. Subject matter is original or innovative
Abstracts must conform to the requirements as outlined:
  • Abstracts should be no more than 350 words
  • Authors must submit a separate abstract for each presentation put forward for consideration
  • Abstracts sent by fax or email will not be accepted
  • Accepted abstracts will be available online exactly as submitted
  • A biography of the presenting author must be entered at time of submission
  • Abstracts, if accepted into the program will be published in the conference handbook exactly as submitted
  • All presenters are required to be registered and paid to confirm their presentation slot
  • Submissions for abstracts close at 11:59 p.m. on 10 February 2027
Prior to the Conference
  • All presenters must be registered.
  • Prepare your PowerPoint presentation in 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • Save your presentation to a USB for upload in the Speaker Preparation Room on-site.
  • Please do not send your presentation to Leishman Associates prior to the Conference.
At the Conference
  • Collect your name badge from the Registration Desk upon arrival.
  • Check in to the Speaker Preparation Room prior to your scheduled session to ensure your presentation is uploaded and all presenter requirements have been satisfied. Your presentation must be uploaded at least 2 hours before your scheduled presentation time; this may mean the day before your presentation.
  • If you have audio and/or video in your presentation, please ensure you have the files saved separately, as embedding the media does not always include them in the PowerPoint file. This will allow the Technical Team to re-embed and/or change the format of the video onsite if needed.
  • If you are using custom fonts not found in the standard system fonts, please use the “Embed fonts in file” feature found in Save As/tools/save options. This will ensure that your fonts travel with the PowerPoint file when saved.
  • Please ensure the contents of your presentation, including photos, data, graphs etc. are generated by yourself, referenced, or the appropriate owner has granted you permission to include their work for educational purposes.
  • It’s important to note that presentations cannot be uploaded in the plenary room. It is your responsibility to check that your presentation has been loaded and is displayed correctly prior to the commencement of your session.
Each room will be equipped with the following:
  • Data projector
  • Screen
  • Microphone
  • Lectern
  • Laser pointer
  • Laptop (presenter view)
  • Wi-Fi access
If you require anything additional to the above, please email your request to Ariana via conference@laevents.com.au, and we will endeavour to meet your request.
During your session
  • Arrive in the session room 10 minutes before the start of your session to introduce yourself to the session chair.
  • The Session Chair will introduce you and your presentation title, so there is no need for you to repeat this.
  • The Session Chair will keep you on time.
  • Each session room is equipped with a windows-based PC, data projection facility and speaker monitor. Be sure to test your presentation in the Speaker Preparation Room.
After the Conference
Your PowerPoint slides (PDF Format) will be posted on the conference website post-conference. You are required to give your permission for your presentation to be uploaded to the conference website.

Need Help with your abstract?

If you have any questions about abstract topics, submission or formats,
please contact the Conference Managers.

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