APSIM 30 Year Symposium 2025

Shaping the Future of Agricultural Modelling.

Join us at the Adelaide Convention Centre from Sunday 30 November to Thursday 4 December 2025

Celebrating 30 years of APSIM’s innovation and impact, this symposium session will comprise invited presentations bringing together leading experts to shape the future of APSIM’s development. As a globally leading agricultural systems model, APSIM has been instrumental in advancing the science of simulating crop growth, soil processes, and farm management strategies. This session will feature forward-looking presentations exploring the evolution of APSIM, with a focus on scientific advancements, modelling infrastructure, the integration of emerging technologies like AI, and new pathways for innovation. Discussions will address key challenges and opportunities to ensure APSIM continues to lead the way in agricultural research and decision-making.  

The APSIM Symposium will open as a dedicated Session within the MODISM2025 Biological Stream, featuring invited speakers and facilitated discussions on Monday 1st December. In the following days, several APSIM-focused sessions will be held, welcoming open and volunteered papers. Calls for abstracts are now open – see details below.

Registrations and call for abstracts are now open.

  • Abstract submissions for MODSIM2025 1-2 page abstracts or 7-page full papers is now open
  • Registration for MODSIM2025 is now open. Early-bird registration closes 31 July 2025.

To be kept up to date on news related to MODSIM2025, please complete this expression of interest form.

Register for APSIM Symposium 2025

Acknowledgements

Special Thanks
We extend our sincere thanks to MODSIM 2025 for their generous support in including the APSIM Symposium as part of this year’s conference programme. Their collaboration enables us to bring together leading voices, new research, and vibrant discussions on APSIM development and application, enriching the scientific exchange across the broader MODSIM community.

We are especially pleased to have representatives from the APSIM Initiative participating, offering their expertise, insights, and leadership to guide discussions on the future directions of APSIM modelling, innovation, and impact.