Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis uses the power of DNA sequences to offer a rapid, universal and cost-effective way to measure biodiversity, detect pests, and much more. Not only is eDNA science a fast-moving and innovative field, but increasingly, government agencies and industry are adopting it to support environmental management.

Without a doubt, eDNA is changing the face of biological measurement, and now is a pivotal time to engage deeply with the community. Whether you are a practitioner, end-user of environmental information, manager, or policymaker, we hope you will join us to discuss the latest innovations, identify best practice, meet with collaborators, and build networks in New Zealand’s capital Wellington.

We are pleased to bring you the 2nd Australian & New Zealand Environmental DNA (eDNA) Conference. Please watch this space for further information and announcements and follow the updates on the conference.

The organising committee looks forward to welcoming you to Wellington in February 2025.

Important Dates

  • Call for Presentations Open
    May 2024
  • Registration Open
    May 2024
  • Presentations Close
    16 August 2024
  • Early Registration Discount Closes
    6 December 2024
  • Conference Starts 
    18 February 2025
  • Conference Closes 
    21 February 2025

Conference Host

The Southern eDNA Society is a newly established Australian / New Zealand society of environmental DNA researchers and end users. We aim to promote science and industry collaboration across Australia and New Zealand to advance best practice eDNA methods and adoption in government, private and community sectors. We are tri-partisan; including members from researcher organisations, government and industry.

sednasociety.com

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Conference Venue

12 Queens Wharf,
Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
New Zealand

Shed 6 sits on Queens Wharf, a totara wharf built in the 1860s then known as ‘deep water wharf’. It is one of several cargo sheds that have been built in this area over the years. Among them are Shed 5 (built in 1886), Shed 3 Dockside (built in 1887), and Shed 1 (1964). A building has been on the Shed 6 site since the mid-1880s though the current shed was replaced in 1959.

Renamed Shed 6 in the 1920s, it has been used as a warehouse, and later as a sail loft during round-the-world yacht races. Renovated in 2013 to act as a temporary performance space while the Town Hall underwent renovations Shed 6 has become a well-used venue for concerts, exhibitions, events, and meetings.

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