Leadership Lab - Sydney is a free, one-day, in-person event for Sydney-based artists and arts workers.

A cross between a workshop and a conference, the Leadership Lab helps you better understand the system you’re working in, connect with peers in generative ways, and identify small but powerful actions you can test to create change.

Each event is co-created by Creative Australia and Local Curators to celebrate and platform sector-led leadership. For our Sydney Lab, we are working with Akala Newman, a Wiradjuri/Gadigal multidisciplinary performer, songwriter, educator, and cultural producer, and Paula Abood, cultural worker and educator, writer and creative producer.

At the Lab you’ll hear inspiring perspectives from featured speakers, take part in practical breakout sessions and leave with ideas you can apply in your context, organisation or community. You don’t need to be in a formal leadership role to attend – all you need is an interest in working collaboratively on shared challenges.

Morning tea and lunch is provided. Catering will be vegan and vegetarian friendly.

Registrations close on Thursday 19 November 2026.

Image: Leadership Lab - Adelaide, 2026. Credit: Sia Duff.

Leadership Lab - Sydney

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