Forum for Operational Oceanography (FOO) 2023

About FOO

The goal of the Australian Forum for Operational Oceanography (FOO) is to promote the safety and efficiency of marine industries and enable better decision-making through operational oceanography.

The forum provides opportunities to:

• communicate user needs and priorities from sectors and jurisdictions who have an interest in operational oceanography
• strengthen links with the diverse community of intermediate service provides (metocean consultants, environmental consultants)
• agree and achieve international best practice across the sectors
• initiate the interactions and partnerships between groups in Australia that are essential to improve both exploitation of capabilities in operational oceanography and transitioning of systems research to operations

Keynote Speakers

The 2023 Forum for Operational Oceanography will be focussed on new developments and partnerships in operational oceanography. Confirmed keynote speakers include:

Program

The full agenda will be released in late August, but sessions will include:

1. Evolution of wave and current data and their application in operational oceanography. Highlight: “When a Severe Tropical Cyclone comes knocking at the gate, hope for the best, but prepare for the worst!” from Ben Hunt (Pilbara Ports)
2. New developments promoting operation oceanography. Highlight: “The Australian National Coastal Oceans Modelling System” from Emlyn Jones (CSIRO)
3. Updates/lessons from existing operational partnerships. Highlight: “Fishing for ocean data – An industry and IMOS partnership” from Veronique Lago & Moninya Roughan (UNSW)
4. Data stewardship. Highlight: “From the Ocean to the Cloud – Now and the Future” from Mark Rehbein (IMOS/AODN)

Registration

Registration is $200 per person.

Includes:

• All conference sessions
• Morning tea where listed on the program
• Lunch where listed on the program
• Afternoon tea where listed on the program
• Dinner on Wednesday evening
• Dinner on Thursday evening

Registrations have now closed for the Forum. We are unable to accept further registrations.

Registration Queries

Please contact the team at Conference Design with any questions:

Payments, Currency and GST

Payments can be made securely with a credit card or by EFT within 7 days of registering. All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD$) and include GST, unless otherwise stated.

Confirmation and Tax Invoice

You will be sent a confirmation email with a PDF Tax Invoice when you complete a booking. Please check your email is entered correctly on the booking form and check your junk mail folder.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions apply to all registrations. View the terms and conditions below.

Accommodation

You can book accommodation at the conference venue, the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges. Rooms are available to book (until sold out) from $175 per night. Please contact the hotel to enquire about availability and rates advising you are attending the Forum for Operational Oceanography (FOO) 2023.

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
46-54 Marine Terrace
Fremantle WA 6160

Sponsors

The Forum for Operational Oceanography (FOO) acknowledges the support by the following sponsors.

Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges

Cnr Marine Terrace and Essex Street Fremantle, WA 6160

The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges is an iconic landmark in Western Australia with a rich history dating back to 1850. Located right in the heart of Fremantle offering 300 spacious rooms across ten different room categories the options are endless.  Conveniently located where the Conference is held, this will give you less travel time and more time to explore the sites. The Esplanade Hotel offers three bars, breakfast restaurant and private dining facilities to our guests, so there is something for all tastes.