Sydney, New South Wales
Monday 2 September -
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Welcome to the IAP2 Australasia Conference 2024: Innovate to Elevate, the preeminent Community and Stakeholder Engagement event in Australasia for engagement and communications professionals.
The event provides a rare opportunity for community engagement professionals, practitioners and decision makers to gain fresh insights, exchange innovative ideas, and celebrate remarkable professional accomplishments. The Conference serves as a vital platform for idea-sharing, fostering valuable professional connections, strengthening shared values, and propelling the profession’s standing throughout the Australasia region.
The IAP2 Australasia Conference is organised by the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), which seeks to promote and improve the practice of public participation or community and stakeholder engagement.
The three-day event provides a rare opportunity for community engagement professionals, practitioners, and decision makers to gather to learn new ideas and celebrate professional success, and of course valuable networking opportunities, and social functions, including the fabulous IAP2A Core Values Awards Gala Dinner.
We look forward to welcoming you to the conference in September!
Introducing our Keynote Speakers
We are excited to welcome Holly Ransom as a keynote speaker. Holly brings her renowned leadership insights and innovative strategies to inspire and empower our conference attendees. Don't miss her impactful session on Navigating the Future!
Holly Ransom, CEO of Emergent Global and author of The Leading Edge, inspires global change. Drawing from her encounters with global leaders and her journey as a catalyst for transformation, Holly will explore strategies and perspectives on navigating uncertainty. Holly champions diversity as Chair of Pride Cup Australia and co-founded Canada's top-ranked Energy Disruptors Conference.
We are thrilled to announce that Isabella GiaVulva, Community Engagement Drag Queen Participation Consultant Extraordinaire, will grace us with her presence at this year's conference, presenting her acclaimed "Highway 12 Upgrade".
Isabella's renowned globally for her innovative strategies blending joy, laughter, and learning. With vast experience, she brings unique creativity, unlocking opportunities from international conferences to grassroots organisations, shining a spotlight on community engagement and market research through performance.
Benefits of attending
The conference will be held from Tuesday 3 to Wednesday 4 September 2024, with pre-conference workshops, site tours, and a Welcome Reception on Monday 2 September at the Hyatt Regency Sydney.This three-day event provides an exceptional platform for community engagement professionals, practitioners, and decision-makers to gain fresh insights, exchange innovative ideas, and celebrate achievements. The programme promotes extensive knowledge sharing among all delegates. Enjoy valuable networking opportunities and social functions, including the Welcome Reception and the spectacular Core Value Awards Gala Dinner.
Congratulations to ANNA K of VIC who was the lucky winner of our Early Bird Registration Competition,
winning a lavish 2-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Sydney!