ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Join us in Brisbane from 25 to 27 November 2024 for the national conference of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia. Grab this unique opportunity to engage with world leaders, emerging scientists, innovators, students, and practitioners from a vast array of disciplines, and learn how to contribute to human-centred futures through technology and transformation.
The HFESA 2024 conference will contribute to advancing deep learning, dissemination of innovative practices, new skills development, and solving complex problems. This is important to Australia’s future and internationally, and we are pleased to host this event in Brisbane, Queensland this year.
This conference will feature an enriching blend of both face-to-face presentations, impactful and engaging discussions, poster presentations, and thought-provoking debates on contemporary issues shaping our world. The program will have topics encompassing research, practice, challenges, and opportunities that show the impact human factors and ergonomics can make now and into the future.
Its purpose is to create a vibrant environment that fosters lively debate on pivotal issues shaping our future, to gain insight from a broad range of expertise, and to inspire action as you leave invigorated, equipped with new knowledge and courage to contribute to a better future.
Get ready for a mind-expanding experience at our 2024 HFESA Conference.
Our Keynote Speakers
CATHY WEST
Cardiac Scientist
Cardiac Investigation Unit
Cathy will be joining us to speak about the exciting and transformative world-first robotic cardiac ultrasound being used with regional and rural communities. Queensland Health has partnered with RMI Oceania to validate and utilise the new technology within the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Tele-Cardiac Investigation Services, for patients living in Longreach and Cloncurry
KEIR BECK
A maestro of adrenaline
Award winning, Australian stuntman and film director based on the Gold Coast. He has won numerous awards for his stunt work, including the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Award for his Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a motion Picture and two Taurus Awards for Best Stunt Rigging and Best Stunt Coordination. Keir is known for his work on Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), Casino Royale (2006) and Fall Guy.
A/Prof Carlo Caponecchia
Carlo Caponecchia is an Associate Professor in the School of Aviation at The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney and Co-Associate Dean Equity Diversity and Inclusion in the Faculty of Science UNSW. He has a background in psychology and works in Human Factors and Safety. He has particular interest and expertise in psychosocial risks and safe systems of work. Carlo is a member of the Standards Australia committee on Occupational Health and Safety Management and was part of the ISO TC283 working group responsible for the development of ISO45003. He is the Past President of the International Association on Workplace Bullying and Harassment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The HFESA 2024 conference runs over 2.5 days, commencing on Monday 25 November with afternoon workshops. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature keynote and sponsor addresses parallel plenary presentations, including poster snapshots and shorter presentations. Expect the exhibitor’s hall to be alive with chatter and knowledge sharing. The gala dinner mid-conference provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate practice over good food and music, looking over the beautiful city and riverside of Brisbane.
THE FORMAT
The HFESA 2024 conference offers hybrid attendance with the option of live or virtual viewing of programme events including communication with exhibitors via live or by the ‘virtual’ conference app. Both delegates presenting orally, and workshops attendees need to attend the conference in person.
Get ready for a mind-expanding experience at our 2024 HFESA Conference.
PROGRAMME
The 2024 conference will be run over 2.5 days, commencing on Monday 25 November with afternoon workshops and masterclasses. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature keynote addresses and parallel plenary presentations, as well as poster displays and presentations. The conference will offer hybrid attendance with the option of live or virtual viewing of presentations and posters in the programme. Delegates will need to attend Workshops and Masterclasses in person.
Day 1: Monday 25 November 2024 | Day 2: Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Day 3: Wednesday 27 November 2024 |
| Optional Site Tours | Opening Ceremony | Opening Message |
| Quantum sponsor address | Cyber Sponsor messages | |
| Afternoon workshops From 1300hrs (AEST) | Keynotes Plenary presentations | Keynotes Plenary presentations |
| Exhibition Hall: Exhibitors, sponsor, poster displays, knowledge-sharing table meetings, Special Interest Groups | Exhibition Hall: Exhibitors, sponsor, poster displays, knowledge-sharing table meetings, Special Interest Groups | Exhibition Hall: Exhibitors, sponsor, poster displays, round-table knowledge-sharing table meetings, Special Interest Groups |
| Awards & Recognitions | Ron Cumming Memorial Lecture | |
| Conference Take-aways | ||
| Cocktail Welcome Reception | Conference Gala Dinner | Social Activity |
CALL FOR PAPERS
We invite practitioners, academics, researchers, industry professionals, students, government representatives and innovators to bring ideas and insight on matters impacting tomorrow’s world. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your work, expertise, and ideas at this conference.
We invite thought provoking topics encompassing practice and research. We want to hear about the emerging trends, transformations that are shaping the way we work, live, and play, challenges and opportunities, mishaps, and success stories. We also seek topics that provide insight into the role and impact of human factors and ergonomics in creating human-centred futures.
Submission categories
- Presentations
- Research: 15 minute oral presentations + 5 minute question time.
- Industry Projects: 15 minute oral presentations + 5 minute question time.
- Fab 5 presentations
- 5 minute oral presentations, up to five slides. Present novel ideas, opportunities, matters that need our attention.
- Poster presentations
- Showcase your research or case studies in poster format: Portrait A1 (594mm x 841mm), including an opportunity to present an oral snapshot of your work in under 3 minutes.
- Workshops
- 90 minutes in length. HFESA 2024 Conference submissions are reviewed against the same acceptance criteria adjusted to suit the submission categories. HFESA 2024 will be held face-to-face and online, however, presenters are expected to be physically present at the conference.
HFESA 2024 Conference submissions are reviewed against the same acceptance criteria adjusted to suit the submission categories. HFESA 2024 will be held face-to-face and online, however, presenters are expected to be physically present at the conference.
Themes
| Technology Advancements | Transformative Applications | Tomorrow’s World |
| Artificial intelligence | Work Health and Safety | Sustainability |
| Automation | Psychosocial hazard management | Future needs |
| Robotics | Task and cognitive task analyses | Global matters |
| Cybersecurity | Systems analysis | Future paradigms |
| Wearable technology | Work design | Emerging trends |
| Virtual Reality, VR, AR, MR, XR | Assessment of situational awareness, workload | Wicked problems |
| Applications | HMI & usability evaluations | New ideas |
- Transport
- Defence
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Education
- Sport and outdoor recreation
- Public health
- Agriculture
- Other
Topics may also be centred around particular domains of human factors and ergonomics, such as: Organisational, Physical, Cognitive, Systems HFE, Environmental.
Join us in Brisbane to engage with world leaders, emerging scientists, practitioners and strategists, experts in human factors and ergonomics, human-centered design, and safety science, including our vast array of associated professional networks.
Submission requirements
Abstracts
Research Focus
Submissions must include a structured abstract of no more than 300 words summarising Background and Aims, Methods, Results, Discussion/Implications
Industry Projects
Submission for practitioner work projects must include a structured abstract of no more than 300 words summarising the Context, Aim, Approach and Key-points.
Fab 5s
Submission for Fab 5 presentations must include a structured abstract of no more than 100 words summarising the Background/Subject and Key-points.
Posters
Submission for poster presentations must include a structured abstract of no more than 300 words summarising the Context, Aim, Approach and Key-points.
Workshops
Submission for workshops must include a structured outline of the workshop in no more than 300 words outlining the Aim, Approach, and Intended Outcomes.
We are eager to hear about your projects, the challenges and opportunities you’ve faced, and how our discipline has made an impact.
In submitting a proposal, authors agree to abide by the following policies:
- Proposals must conform to the requirements in this call for papers
- Proposals must describe the completed work
- The work submitted has not been submitted to another conference or currently under review at another conference
- Obtain any necessary approval from your employer or any participant groups before you submit your proposal
- HFESA assumes that all co-authors have given their consent to submit and if accepted, publish the abstract in the HFESA Conference Proceedings
- HFESA is not responsible for communications about your proposal that fail to reach you if you have failed to maintain correct contact information with the Scientific Convenors
- Presenters must submit their papers with the full intention of physically attending the conference and presenting the paper in person. Virtual presentations are not accepted. All presenters are required to pay the registration fee
Key Dates
19 May 2024 – Abstract submissions close (midnight AEST)
7 July 2024 – Decisions returned
31 August 2024 – Speaker registrations due
Accepted submissions will be invited to respond to reviewer comments and populate their presentation/poster/workshop/ and final submissions.
All accepted abstracts will be published in the online Conference Proceedings, HFESA 2024.
A select number of authors will be invited to expand their work for publication in a special issue with Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries (HFEMSI)
For further information, please email the conference scientific convenors: scientificconvenor@ergonomics.org.au
Please Note: As we have received a significant number of submissions, it is taking a little longer than expected to go through all the submissions and reviews. Consequently, the date to advise if a submission has been successful has been postponed to 7 July 2024.
SPONSORSHIP
Jump on this opportunity to profile your business among leaders in human factors, technology, and transformation
The 2024 HFESA Conference is about the responsible adoption of technology and automation, sustainability, humanity, and resilience. By sponsoring the 2024 HFESA Conference, 25 – 27 November 2024, Brisbane, Queensland, you will communicate your message and branding across a quality, targeted audience of 100’s of specialists and an engaged business community. Human factors specialists advance business capability. They are the critical link in achieving sustainable business, community, and industry transformation.
Make your mark and let your presence be known among renowned human factors specialists. Socialise, learn about people and performance, and advance your business through your sponsorship – jump in quickly, feet first, our premier sponsor opportunities are limited!
If you have any questions about becoming a Sponsor or Exhibitor, please contact Sara Pazell at sponsorship@ergonomics.org.au or email our conference committee at conference@ergonomics.org.au.
We can’t wait to see you there.
THE VENUE
Our venue – the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC), has a global reputation for excellence, and is centrally located in South Bank, Brisbane. BCEC is close to cultural, entertainment and dining attractions, and can be easily accessed on public transport (by train or bus). Paid car parks also available under the BCEC for those who will be driving.
ACCOMMODATION
We are pleased to offer an accommodation option at Rydges South Bank, as the official hotel provider for the HFESA 2024 conference. There are numerous other accommodation options available around South bank and the Brisbane CBD, within walking distance to the BCEC. South bank also boasts a big variety of dining options to suit all budgets and preferences, and beautiful gardens and riverside walkways to enjoy some downtime.
Conference Program
Conference program is subject to change. Check back regularly for updates.
What people said about last year's event.
“This national event is a calendar year highlight if you work in the human factors and ergonomics field. I left the conference feeling energised and excited.
The speakers and keynotes were fantastic, and it was great to see speakers from other countries attend in person.”
REGISTRATIONS
| Registration Type | Cost inc. GST | INCLUSIONS | |||||
| Keynotes & All Presentations | Workshops | Food & Drinks @ Conference | Access to recordings after conference | Welcome reception 25/11/2024 | Gala Dinner 26/11/2024 | ||
| 2.5 days Speakers/Presenters and early bird HFESA Member/Affiliate | $990 | ||||||
| 2.5 days Early bird Non Member | $1350 | ||||||
| 2.5 days HFESA Member/Affiliate | $1190 | ||||||
| 2.5 days Non Member | $1550 | ||||||
| 2.5 days HFESA Student Member# | $400 | Not incl. | |||||
| 2.5 days Retired HFESA Member# | $570 | ||||||
| 2.5 days Low & Lower-middle economy countries# | $570 | ||||||
| 1 day HFESA Member/Affiliate | $400 | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day | Not incl. | Not incl. |
| 1 day Non Member | $500 | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day | Not incl. | Not incl. |
| 1 day HFESA Student Member# | $175 | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day | Not incl. | Not incl. |
| Registration Type | Cost inc. GST | INCLUSIONS | |||
| Keynotes & All Presentations | Workshops | Online Platform Viewing | Access to recordings after conference | ||
| 2 days Speakers/Presenters and early bird HFESA Member/Affiliate | $790 | Not incl. | |||
| 2 days Early bird non Member | $1150 | Not incl. | |||
| 2 days HFESA Member/Affiliate | $990 | Not incl. | |||
| 2 days Non Member | $1350 | Not incl. | |||
| 2 days HFESA Student Member# | $350 | Not incl. | |||
| 2 days Retired HFESA Member# | $350 | Not incl. | |||
| 2 days Low & Lower-middle economy countries# | $250 | Not incl. | |||
| 1 day HFESA Member/Affiliate | $450 | Nominated Registration day | Not incl. | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day |
| 1 day Non Member | $600 | Nominated Registration day | Not incl. | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day |
| 1 day HFESA Student Member# | $200 | Nominated Registration day | Not incl. | Nominated Registration day | Nominated Registration day |
| Ticket Type | Ticket Cost inc. GST |
| Welcome Function partners/students | $90 |
| Gala Dinner partners/students/extras | $175 |
# Register by contacting the HFESA Secretariat.
Nominated Registration Day – Choose either Monday 25/11, Tuesday 26/11, Wednesday 27/11.
Note: Early Bird registration closes 31 August 2024
| secretariat@ergonomics.org.au | |
| Phone | 0451 306 565 |
| Office Hours | Monday to Friday |
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Check the frequently asked questions below or email us.
Download the template for long papers here.
In order to keep the costs down for students, the Gala dinner is not included in your ticket price. You can opt to attend the dinner by purchasing a separate ticket.
The HFESA Secretariat will keep a list of delegates who are looking to share accommodation. Please email the Secretariat to be placed on the list and notified of delegates to connect with.
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Yes, all the Keynotes and paper presentations will be recorded (excluding workshops). An access link will be provided after the conference when uploading is completed to our cloud storage.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
HFESA would like to thank our sponsors
THE SOCIAL SIDE
A welcome reception is planned for Monday evening where you can connect with friends and colleagues for cocktails and nibbles. For our Gala Dinner on Tuesday 26 November, we’ll be heading rooftop to Level 12 at Rydges South Bank, which boasts spectacular views of the Brisbane River and city skyline. And of course, throughout the conference program there will be ample time for networking and socialising during breaks and other planned activities – further details on these are coming soon!