🔵 Call for papers: 25th Nov 2025 - 31st July 2026 | 🟢 Announcement of acceptance: 31st Aug 2026 | 🟣 Early bird registration: 25th Nov to 31st May 2026 | 🟡 Regular registration: 1st Jun- 31st July 2026
Venue & Travel
Plan your visit to Newcastle for ICEAN 2026
CONFERENCE VENUE
NEX - Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre
Address
309 King street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
Located in the heart of the Newcastle West precinct, NEX is a state-of-the-art venue offering worldclass facilities. It is within close proximity to the new transport interchange at Wickham, accommodation, the CBD. restaurants, and bars.
CONFERENCE
Getting to Newcastle
Local Transport Options
Light Rail
Connects Newcastle Interchange to Newcastle Beach, stopping near the NEX venue.
Ride Share & Taxis
Uber and local taxis are readily available throughout the city.
By Air
Sydney airport (SYD), offers the fastest city access via the Airport Train, reaching Central Station in approximately 13–15 minutes, and serves as the main international gateway with extensive global flight connections, while Newcastle Airport (NTL) is located 25 minutes from the city center. It offers direct flights from major Australian cities.
By Train
Regular train services run from Sydney Central Station to Newcastle Interchange. The trip takes approximately 2.5 hours via the scenic Central Coast & Newcastle Line.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Visitors to Australia must have a valid visa to enter the country. We recommend applying well in advance of your travel dates.
Need an Invitation Letter?
If you require an official invitation letter for your visa application, please email us.
ETA (Subclass 601)
For eligible passport holders
eVisitor (Subclass 651)
For European passport holders
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
Standard visitor visa
ACCOMMODATION
Recommended hotels near the venue
EXPLORE NEWCASTLE
Discover the beauty of our host city
Blackbutt Reserve
Ocean Baths
Hunter Valley
