17-21 November 2025
Coogee Bay Boutique Hotel, Coogee, NSW
The TMOS conference is here!
Sophia Aharonovich
Professional Staff
University of Technology Sydney
Sophia is an experienced academic and researcher with expertise in organic geochemistry, archaeology, and biogeochemistry. She is currently an Outreach Coordinator at the University of Technology Sydney, where she focuses on making Meta-Optics accessible to everyone. Prior to this, she worked as a full-time Lecturer at Australian Catholic University, teaching courses related to biogeochemistry and archaeology. Her research experience spans several institutions, including Macquarie University, wh ...
About Meta-Together
Meta-Together is the TMOS annual conference. The purpose of the conference is to connect members of TMOS to share our research and encourage collaboration and engagement across the Centre.
The focus of this year’s TMOS conference will be on collaboration: between TMOS nodes, with end-users/industry, and/or with Partner Investigators (PIs).
Who should attend Meta-Together 2025?
Meta-Together 2025 is open to members of TMOS.
Who can present at Meta-Together 2025?
Special tutorial talks (60 min)
Contributed talks by students – TBA
Meta Shark tank 2025 – TBA
Presentations
Download TMOS Powerpoint Template
Registration
Registration includes attendance at the conference, welcome BBQ dinner, Pizza and Trivia night, Gala dinner with live band music and awards night, all lunches, coffee breaks and social drinks.
By registering for this conference, you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Important dates
- Nomination of invited speakers – TBA
- Nomination of PhD students for Oral presentation – TBA
- Abstract submission deadline – TBA
- Registration deadline – TBA
- Conference dates 17-21 November 2025 (Note – welcome reception is on 18/11)
Conference program
Download the full conference program
Conference details for attendees
All delegates have received a link to the official conference website, which contains the program, delegate information pack, Slack links and other helpful resources. Check the email sent to you by the conference organiser.
Contact
More information and enquiries: Sophia Aharonovich – events@tmos.org.au
Travel Info
Conference Venue
The conference will be held at the Coogee Bay Boutique hotel, 9 Vicar Street, Coogee New South Wales 2034 Coogee Bay Hotel | The Locals’ Local Since 1873
The locals’ local since 1873. For 150 years, Coogee Bay Hotel has hugged the stunning coastline of Coogee Beach. The Coogee Beach Hotel was a school in the 1860s, before conversion to a hotel in 1873. Its airy spaces encircling a sundrenched garden proved perfect as a beach retreat in the 1920s, when Coogee was known as ‘Australia’s most beautiful seaside resort.’ The hotel became a community cornerstone as Coogee’s beachside village grew around it.
Getting There
The hotel is located only 14 km from Sydney airport. Allow about 30 minutes travel time from the airport.
Taxi/ Uber.
- Taxi from airport to venue ~30 mins; $40 – $60.
- Airport train into Sydney Central Station will cost you $17.70. From there you can take an Uber for ~$25 or use a Bus route 370 to Coogee Beach.
Suggested Accommodation Options
Please note, all accommodation payments must be done by node CIs according to your university requirements and regulations.
Conference Venue
The conference will be held at the Coogee Bay Boutique hotel, 9 Vicar Street, Coogee New South Wales 2034. Single rooms or twin share rooms are available at the venue. There are only limited rooms available. Coogee Bay Hotel | The Locals’ Local Since 1873
Family/Shared Apartment Hotel near by
For researchers traveling with families, we recommend staying in Adina Apartment Hotel, 183 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee NSW 2034. This hotel is located about 3oo m from the main venue. Two-Bedroom Queen or King Apartments are available for shared apartment stay as well. Adina Hotel in Coogee
High Level Budget Hotel We Recommend – 1
Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach, an IHG Hotel is a recently renovated hotel 200 m away from the conference venue at 242 Arden St, Coogee NSW 2034. The hotel offers 5-star accommodations and with 4.2 stars Google reviews. Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach
Medium Level Budget Hotel We Recommend – 2
Coogee Sands Hotel and Apartments is a 4-star hotel located only 5 min walking distance from the conference venue at 161-167 Dolphin St, Coogee NSW 2034 . This hotel has a record 4.3 stars Google reviews and can be a medium budget booking. Coogee Sands
Low Level Budget Hotel We Recommend – 3
If you are looking into low budget options near the conference venue, we recommend checking Little Coogee Hotel, 272 Clovelly Rd, Coogee NSW 2034. This is a 3-star hotel with 4.1 stars Google reviews located about 15 min walk from the venue. Little Coogee Hotel
Hotel of Your Choice
Sydney is a very touristic city with a lot of hotel options to choose from. You might choose any other hotel in Coogee area or around Sydney and use public transport or Uber to travel to the venue. Ther are also a lot of Airbnb options available.
Please contact Sophia Aharonovich if you need any additional information
Steering Committee
Dragomir Neshev
Centre Director
Australian National University
Igor Aharonovich
Chief Investigator
University of Technology Sydney
Milos Toth
Chief Investigator
University of Technology Sydney
Samara Thorn
Engagement Manager
Australian National University
Lan Fu
Chief Investigator
Australian National University
Sophia Aharonovich
Professional Staff
University of Technology Sydney
Galina Shadrivova
Business Manager
Australian National University
Local Organising Committee
Igor Aharonovich
Chief Investigator
University of Technology Sydney
Milos Toth
Chief Investigator
University of Technology Sydney
Hossein Alijani
Research Fellow
University of Technology Sydney
Chaohao Chen
Research Fellow
Australian National University
Sophia Aharonovich
Professional Staff
University of Technology Sydney
Sponsorship
This event is supported with a grant from Business Events Perth.
