Autism Research Centre Symposium 2026

This symposium showcases autism-focused research from leading researchers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.


Location(s): Canterbury

Cost: Free non-professional autism community members and students, $50.00 for professionals

Website: Event website

Autism Research Centre logo - a stylised rainbow infinity symbol

Upcoming session(s)

16 OCT 2026

9:30am-4:53pm

This year’s keynote presenter is Professor Dawn Adams from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre at La Trobe University, Melborne.

Light refreshments, including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided.

Contact details

Professor Laurie McLay
E: laurie.mclay@canterbury.ac.nz

Venue

University of Canterbury, Rehua Building Room 226 Te Moana

20 Kirkwood Avenue, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand


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