About the conference

When: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 August 2025

Where: University of Sydney,Holme Building (A09), Science Rd (off Parramatta Rd), Camperdown NSW 2050

In a rapidly evolving higher education and research landscape, how can we embed systemic change, move beyond siloed responses and deepen our intersectional approaches to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)?

Find out about our conference theme and emerging program

Announcing our Keynote Speakers

Prepare to be inspired by our world-leading keynote speakers:

• Professor Mustafa Ozbilgin, Associate Dean (EDI) and Chair in Organisational Behaviour, Brunel Business School, Brunel University of London
• Professor Sandy O’Sullivan, Professor, Critical Indigenous Studies, Macquarie University
• Professor Michelle Ryan, Professor of Social and Organisational Psychology and Director, Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, Australian National University
• Mr Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission
• Professor Chelsea Watego, Professor of Indigenous Health at the School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology

Registration

The full Conference runs for two days, on 26-27 August 2025.

• In-person attendance is at the Holme Building, Parramatta Rd, University of Sydney, Camperdown.
• Delegates may register for one or both days.
• Hybrid/online registration is also available.
• Tickets to the Awards night have now closed.

Registrations have now CLOSED for in-person attendance. Register now to join the conference online!

Pricing

Please note all prices are ex-GST.

Standard pricing

• Full registration (2 days) in-person: $675 (CLOSED)
• One-day registration in-person: $375 (CLOSED)
• Online registration: $425
• Awards Night ticket (add on): $250 (CLOSED)

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Additional supports

Do you need support to attend the conference?

There are lots of things we can do to accommodate your needs.

These may include (but are not limited to)

• mobility or accessibility supports
• hearing, vision or sensory supports
• interpretation or translation services
• nursing or quiet spaces.

Please let us know how we can help you participate, via sage@sciencegenderequity.org.au. You can also request supports via the registration portal.

The SAGE Awards

Thank you to everyone who will be joining us for a special evening celebrating 10 years of equity in higher education and research: the 2025 SAGE Awards.

• Monday 25th August 2025, 6pm-10pm
• Aerial Function Room, University of Technology, Sydney

Tickets are now closed.

Accommodation in Sydney

Travelling to Sydney to attend the SAGE Conference?

You may be looking for accommodation. Access discounted hotel rates through one of our two accommodation providers. Details below.

Conference Program

Sponsorship

We are grateful to our generous sponsors for making this event possible.