About the conference

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

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 can be purchased with conference registration or separately.

Pricing

Please note all prices are ex-GST.

Standard pricing

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

Compare all ticket prices and discounts

Early bird pricing is now available!

Compare all prices and explore available discounts and supports here:

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.

Awards Night

Join us for a very 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 available separately through the Conference registration portal.

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.

Present for us

Our call for abstracts has now closed.

Thank you to the many professionals, practitioners, academics and researchers who have made proposals to present.

We look forward to hearing from presenters who will:

• bring together people to share best practice
• discuss emerging innovations
• exchange personal experiences in designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions and action plans.

Sponsorship

Would you like to partner with us?

This event is a unique opportunity to align your brand with cutting-edge equity, diversity and inclusion thinkers and ideas.

Demonstrate your committment to corporate responsibility and equity leadership.

Sponsorship packages are now available. Please download the SAGE Conference Partnership Prospectus to learn more.