2025 Kaldor Centre Conference

In a time marked by deepening political divides, rising misinformation and multilayered crises, the 2025 Kaldor Centre Conference, Building bridges: Advancing refugee protection in a divided world, explores how we can build bridges—between communities, across sectors, and through law and policy—to strengthen refugee protection.

How can we foster constructive dialogue in polarised environments shaped by technological and populist forces? What action is needed to forge meaningful partnerships centring people with lived experience in advancing their rights? How can we mobilise all sectors of society to uphold protection amid unprecedented pressure on the international protection system?

Join us for a day of dynamic discussion showcasing principled, practical ideas and evidence to meet this challenging moment.

Ways to join

In-person

Join us in-person at UNSW Sydney for a day of learning and discussion with leading thinkers. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided along with plenty of networking opportunities, including a complimentary closing reception. This is a day not to be missed. 

Virtual

This year we are offering the conference in a hybrid format. Virtual (online only) tickets would suit those unable to attend the event in-person but still keen to take part on the day, as it unfolds, including access to the Q&A discussions. Sessions will be made available on demand to account for time zone differences.

Schedule overview

8:30am - 9:00am Registration (in-person only)

9:00am - 5:00pm Conference keynote and panel sessions (in-person and online)

5:00pm - 6:30pm Closing networking reception (in-person only)

Explore the Program

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Ticket pricing 

^Save 20% per ticket if you register now. Early bird rate is available until 11:59pm 5 September 2025 AEDT or until the allocation is exhausted, only a limited number of early bird tickets available.

If your plans change, full refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the event. 

The displayed ticket price is inclusive of 10% GST. A booking fee will be added to each ticket at the time of payment. Humanitix donates 100% of profits from booking fees to support disadvantaged students.

If you would like to attend the conference but are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact us at kaldorcentre@unsw.edu.au.

A Helping Hand donation

Help make the event more accessible and inclusive by contributing to our Helping Hand initiative. Your donation will go towards covering the cost of a ticket for someone with lived experience of displacement or others who may not otherwise be able to attend. Even if you're not attending the conference, you can still make a meaningful impact.

To donate, simply click the Get Tickets button. Thank you for your generosity and support.

Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible in Australia.

Thank you to our Not-for-Profit sponsor

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at kaldorcentre@unsw.edu.au.

Once registered, check the email address you register with for further updates in the lead up to the conference. Virtual ticket holders will receive an access link closer to the conference.

We look forward to welcoming you to #Kaldor25!

Image credit: UNHCR/Dobrin Kashavelov