Attendees
28th International Conference on Paste, Thickened and Filtered Tailings
14–16 April 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal
Attendee Information
Thank you for your interest in attending Paste 2026!
Registration for the Paste 2026 Conference provides the attendee with:
- The ability to gain professional development hours.
- The opportunity to learn, discuss and network with industry professionals.
- The opportunity to view presentations on the latest in research and best practice from industry and academia.
- Luncheons and refreshments in the exhibition hall with the ability to view and discover products and services provided by industry suppliers and consultants.
We look forward to welcoming many delegates from around the world to Lisbon, Portugal for this event.
The ACG is delighted to welcome both international and domestic attendees.
For attendees intending to travel to Portugal for the event, please see information below. We encourage international attendees to secure visas early to avoid last minute problems.
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Event Venue
Venue: The InterContinental Lisbon
Address: R. Castilho 149, 1070-050 Lisbon, Portugal
Phone: +351 21 381 8700
Email: vera.narciso@ihg.com
Accommodation
Accommodation can be booked at the conference venue for a reduced rate on conference dates. If you wish to book additional days at conference rates, please email the venue. Click here to book your accommodation.
Parking
Covered parking is available at the InterContinental with 107 spaces.
Valet and self-parking are both at a daily cost of €25,00. For extended parking and electric parking please contact the hotel.
Visa and Entry Requirements
Attendees travelling to Portugal for Paste 2026 should review current visa requirements on the official Portuguese Government website.
Portugal is part of the Schengen Area. Travellers from visa-exempt countries, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and most EU member states, may enter Portugal without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
The European Union is introducing a new Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU visitors. This system records biometric data (facial image and fingerprints) when entering and exiting the Schengen Area and is expected to be operational by the time of the conference.
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is not yet in effect and is currently scheduled to begin operations in late 2026, after Paste 2026.
International delegates are encouraged to check entry requirements early and allow adequate time to arrange any required visas or travel documentation.
Terms and Conditions
Click here for ACG Attendee Terms & Conditions.
ACG Onsite Contact
Josephine Ruddle, Event Manager
Mobile: +61 409 118 003
Email: josephine.ruddle@uwa.edu.au
Australian Centre for Geomechanics
Tel: +61 8 6488 3300
info-acg@uwa.edu.au | acg.uwa.edu.au
Pre-Registration
Pre-conference registration will be open from 18:00 local time, 13 April 2026 at the registration desk, amongst the trade exhibitors, until the close of the welcome function.
Registration
Onsite registration from 07:00 local time, 14 April 2026 at the registration desk, amongst the trade exhibitors.
Commencement Time
The conference program will commence at 08:30 local time, Tuesday 14 April. View the full program here.
Welcome Function
A welcome function will be held Monday 13 April, from 19:00 local time in the trade exhibition area at The InterContinental, Lisbon.
WiFi Access
Network name: Paste 2026
Access code: DiemmeFiltr@tion5000
You will need to click the link at the bottom of the page that says “Have an access code? Start here.”
Click here to view the complete instructions with screen shots.
Conference Dinner
The Paste 2026 dinner will be held Wednesday 15 April 2026, at the Quinta do Gradil. Click here to learn more.
Dinner guests can wait for and board the buses to dinner outside and to the left of the hotel reception.
PD Hours
The ACG can provide a certificate of attendance including professional development hours post-event upon request to info-acg@uwa.edu.au