The STAR Steering Committee is pleased to confirm that STAR 2025 will have the theme of:

 

Connecting the Pacific Islands through Science and Technology

 

STAR 2025 will be presented in conjunction with the surrounds CIRCUM-PACIFIC COUNCIL Workshop on “The Role of the Pacific Island Nations in the Development of their Energy, Minerals, and Geo-resources Security Through Urban Sea Systems” to be held in Suva on 27-29 November 2025.

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There is also the University of Queensland, SPC and UNDP Sponsored Workshop on “Mineral Security in the Pacific: Supporting Resilient Supplies of Sustainable Construction Materials through the Blue Concrete Initiative" on 26 November 2025.

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As with previous years, issues on any topic related to the overall conference theme or the Pacific region in general will also be welcome and will be included in the STAR 2025 program.

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Due to circumstances beyond STAR’s control, the dates for STAR 2025 had to be changed and now coincide with the Pacific GIS User  Conference. The STAR Steering Committee regrets this change and the inconvenience it may cause.

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STAR 2025 Date:

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27-29 November, 2025

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Conference Format:

STAR 2025 will be a hybrid event, oral presentation sessions will be available during STAR 2025. Poster presentations may also be available.

Presentations:

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Sessions will be scheduled during the hours 08:30  – 17:30.  PowerPoint presentations must be no longer than 15 mins plus 5 mins for discussion.

All Speakers should forward their PowerPoint presentations to: akleshrkumar@gmail.com

Working Groups:

Working groups may also be scheduled during STAR 2025 on topics relevant to supporting Pacific Island countries with their sustainable development.  Any member, or group of members of STAR should provide details.

Field Trip:

Details will be provided in due course.

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Student and Early Career Prize:

The STAR Steering Committee will award a prize for the best presentation during the STAR 2025 given by a student or early career scientist.

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Evening Functions:

Evening functions during STAR 2025 will be advised during the programmed sessions.

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Field Trip:

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NOTE: There is a limit of 30 people for the field trip. 

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Date: Sat 29 November, 2025.

 

Theme: Maritime and Coastal Infrastructure in the Suva Area

 

09:00: Meet Suva Yacht Club

 

10:00: Depart Suva Yacht Club by boat.

Sites/areas to be visited:
 

Waiqanake – MPA

* Rat-tail Passage – fore reef collapse – 1953 tsunami source
* Draunibota terminal import/export aggregates/ clinker/fisheries 
 

Port of Suva infrastructure slipping, oil/gas terminals, tourism
* Proposed new Port of Suva site
 

Derelict vessels in Suva Harbour
* WWII RNZAF Seaplane base 1937-67
 

Original Pacific Cable1902 – Bamfield-Vancouver- Fanning-Fiji-Norfolk
 

Fibre optic cables landing site Laucala Bay – latest Bulikula, Tabus 2025
 

Kinoya outfall & diffuser zone in Laucala Bay

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14:00: Return to Suva Yacht Club

Lunch: pig on spit and fellowship at the Yacht Club in the afternoon.

 

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Delegates intending to participate in STAR 2025 are hereby invited to submit titles of papers and abstracts under the focus areas.

 

Abstracts should be submitted via email in the format HERE.

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Early submission is strongly encouraged; however, the submission deadline will be: 14 NOVEMBER, 2025

 

REGISTRATION SUBMISSION

Registrations can be submitted HERE.

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PRESENTATIONS

2-hour sessions will be scheduled during the hours 09:00 – 17:00. PowerPoint presentations must be no longer than 15 minutes with 5 minutes for discussion.

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REGISTRATION FEES (FJ$)

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• Before Nov 14, 2025: $200.00

• After Nov 14, 2025: $250.00

• Daily Rate: $50.00

• Virtual Attendance: $100.00

• Student Fee (No paper): $50.00

• Student Fee (Presenting paper): Free

• Field Trip: $100.00​

 

Please pay your registration fee to our designated bank account below as soon as you submit your Registration Form for STAR 2025. If you are attending in person, you can also pay on arrival at the conference venue.

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If you are attending STAR 2025 virtually, please pay using internet banking transfer. Receipts will need to be provided to obtain the STAR 2025 virtual ZOOM code.

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BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

Kindly make payment to participate in STAR 2025 to:

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Bank Name: HFC Bank

BSB: 129-010

SWIFT Code: HFCLFJFJ

Account Number: 100070734
Account Name: Science Technology and Resources (STAR)

Account Address: 241 Mead Rd, Suva, Fiji

Reference: Star2025Reg

 

PAST CONFERENCE MATERIALS

If you wish to read and reference materials from past STAR Conferences, go HERE.