ACFID National Conference 2025

ACFID 2025  

Driving Transformation in Development and Humanitarian Action  

Celebrating 60 Years of Global Impact  

In 2025, the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) marks its 60th anniversary – a milestone that recognizes six decades of bold leadership, collective action, and tireless advocacy for a more just, sustainable, and equitable world.   

The ACFID National Conference is our flagship event, and this year it offers a platform to reflect, collaborate and innovate under the theme of “Driving Transformation in Development and Humanitarian Action.” Held over two days in Canberra, the event will celebrate progress, discuss critical global challenges, and shape new paths forward.

The main conference event on 6 November is built on an intensive one-day program featuring a diverse range of speakers bringing fresh insights and perspectives relating to the conference themes. The event will feature plenary and concurrent sessions, panel discussions, an exhibition space, and will offer ample opportunities for in-person networking.

Side events for the conference include:

• ACFID 2025 Annual General Meeting on 5 November (ACFID members only)

• Pre-Conference Evening Reception at QT Hotel on 5 November (all delegates)

• Parliamentary Breakfast with MPs, sector leaders and other stakeholders at Parliament House, Canberra (TBC)

Join us for two exciting days in the national capital to celebrate a significant milestone for the sector and engage in forward-looking discussions on how we can drive transformation in development and humanitarian action!

Important registration information

Click here to view the Early Bird registration rates compared to the full registration rates.

Current registration fees will have an Early Bird rate applied at check-out, available until 31 July 2025. After this date, the full registration fees will apply. All registrations will incur GST and an additional service fee.

Registrations for the ACFID 2025 Conference Day will include access to all conference sessions and networking opportunities offered in-person on 6 November 2025 at the conference venue. It will also include access to session recordings. Registrations for side events on 5-6 November 2025 are separate.

If you're unsure if your organisation is a full or affiliate ACFID Member, or if you are unclear on the size of your organisation’s full ACFID membership, you can check this list of current ACFID members.

A Civil Society Organisations is defined as the following for the purpose of registration: Local NGOs/CSOs in the regions where ACFID’s members work (e.g. local organisations which are partnering with ACFID members or have an association with them).  

By completing an online registration, you agree to the event terms and conditions, the registration cancellation and refund policy, and to the storing and processing of your personal data by ACFID as described in the ACFID Privacy Policy. 

If you have any questions about registration please contact the ACFID conference team via conference@acfid.asn.au.