Official Conference Opening and Keynote Address
Date: 15 July 2015
Time: 5.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Sir Ian & Nancy Turbott Auditorium (EE.G.19) and Foyer
Plenary and Breakout Sessions
Date: 16 and 17 July 2015
Time: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: Sir Ian & Nancy Turbott Auditorium (EE.G.19), EE.G.02, EE.G.36 and Foyer
Conference Dinner
Date: 16 July 2015
Time: 6.30 for 7.00pm - 10.30pm
Venue: Novotel Sydney Parramatta
WHY PARTICIPATE?
By contributing to, and/or attending the Conference, you will be able to:
- engage and network with key leaders, decision makers, thinkers and practitioners in multicultural affairs;
- establish relationships with key players in this field, including Australian and international experts on social cohesion;
- discuss and debate national and local issues regarding social cohesion, including exploring its philosophical and pragmatic aspects in diverse societies; and
- gain knowledge on possible successes and initiatives aimed at addressing difficulties and challenges in advancing social cohesion.
WHO WILL ATTEND?
It is anticipated the Conference will bring together over 300 delegates including:
- politicians, including Australian Government Ministers;
- senior public servants from the Australian Government, and the state/territory as well as local governments;
- academics and students from various disciplines in a range of Australian and international universities; and
- community sector leaders and practitioners.