The Australian System Safety Conference (ASSC) is organised by the Australian Safety Critical Systems Association (aSCSa), a Special Interest Group of the Australian Computer Society.
The theme for the 2026 conference is System Safety in an Era of Continuously Evolving Capabilities. This conference seeks to explore the latest research, development, and practical experiences related to the design, implementation, and evaluation of computer systems where failure can have significant consequences. We welcome both academic papers presenting original research and experience reports detailing real-world case studies and lessons learned. Join us to share your insights and contribute to the advancement of this vital area.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) systems engineering, safety assurance, human factors, cybersecurity and cyber worthiness, security assurance, reliance, automation, and assurance standards.
The 2026 ASSC would like to examine and share the latest thinking and state of the art techniques for:
We invite research papers and project experience to present and engage.
Safety critical areas of interest include:
Delegates have the option of submitting two types of papers:
Both types of papers are published on the conference website.
The purpose of this award is to encourage research in the science of software/system engineering or the application of that science for safety and/or mission critical software-intensive systems.
One award is available, consisting of $2000 (Australian). For papers with multiple authors, the award will be given to the lead author.
Conference registration fees (except as noted) includes attendance at all technical sessions and the evening social event.
All fees as listed above are in Australian Dollars and GST inclusive. For questions about registration, contact the ASCSA Secretary at secretary@ascsa.org.au.
| Registration | |
|---|---|
| Presenter’s Rate1 | FREE |
| aSCSa, ACS Member | $1250.00 |
| All Others | $1375.00 |
A registration link will be posted here closer to the conference date.
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This years conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza (27 Frome St, Adelaide SA 5000).
One presenter may receive this rate per presentation. ↩