IPAN National Conference 2026

2026 IPAN National Conference - It's Time to Break Free From the US

We're calling to Cancel AUKUS and the Force Posture Agreement Join us for an opportunity to learn and organise alongside others working for peace and Australian independence.

International and Australian speakers on geopolitics, leading critics of the US war machine and its influence in Australia, union leaders, and so many more will share up-to-date analysis, while campaigners from across the country come together to build a mass movement for peace and independence.

Speakers include: Abby Martin  ·  Senator David Shoebridge  ·  Richard Tanter  ·  Sue Haseldine  ·  Emma Shortis  ·  Humphrey McQueen  ·  Mike Khizam  · Nick Hanna  ·  Natasha Watt  ·  Peter Cronau  ·  Janet Baillie and many, many more

With genocide an ongoing reality, and war growing in scope and reaching into every aspect of our lives, this conference will help prepare us all to take the peace movement to the next level. We will have sessions, workshops, and showcases across the two days.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM: https://ipan.org.au/2026-ipan-conference-program/

Additional Events:

1. Film Screening: Earth's Greatest Enemy in conversation with Abby Martin
   Abby Martin's documentary exposing the hidden environmental impact of the US military, the world's biggest polluter, followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker.
   When: Wednesday 22 July, 6:30pm–9:30pm (ACST)
   Where: Capri Cinema, 141 Goodwood Road, Goodwood
   Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/earth-s-greatest-enemy-film-and-panel-discussion-with-abby-martin-film-maker-adelaide
   

2. Protest: Outside the ALP National Conference
   Join campaigners early Friday morning to take our message, Cancel AUKUS, Cancel the Force Posture Agreement, directly to the ALP National Conference.
   When: Friday 24 July, 9:15am (ACST)
   Where: Outside the ALP National Conference
   

3. Public Meeting: Time to Break Free From the USA - Cancel AUKUS and the Force Posture Agreement,
   Featuring Abby Martin, Richard Tanter, Sue Haseldine and Senator David Shoebridge. Facilitated by Kellie Tranter.
   When: Friday 24 July, Doors Open 6:30pm (ACST) for 6:45 Commencement
   Where: Online and at the Old Stock Exchange, 55 Exchange Place, Kaurna Country, Adelaide 5000
   

4. SOLD OUT: Port River Cruise: See the Osborne AUKUS Submarine Site from the Water
   Take a 90-minute boat trip from the historic precinct of Port Adelaide up the Port River to view the Osborne AUKUS nuclear submarine site from the water, then pass the neighbouring dolphin and bird sanctuaries in the vulnerable mangrove ecosystem of this recovering river.
   When: Friday 24 July, 1:00pm (90 minutes)
   Cost: $32
   Getting there: Interstate visitors can catch the 20-minute train to Port Adelaide, where local Anti-AUKUS campaigners will meet you and escort you aboard a lovely 100-seat Port River cruise boat.