Welcoming Australia Symposium 2027

The Welcoming Australia Symposium brings together international, national and local practitioners, policy-makers, researchers, business innovators and civic leaders to share and discuss the challenges, benefits and opportunities of migration, settlement, cultural diversity and inclusion.

4 May 2027 - 5.30pm - 7.30pm - Opening Reception

5 May 2027 - 9:00 - 4:30 - Symposium Day 1

6 May 2027 - 9:00 - 4:30 - Symposium Day 2

Two-day event featuring international guest speakers, presentations on leading practice and panel discussions. All tickets include tickets to the Opening Reception including the presentation of Welcoming Cities Awards and Welcoming Australia Medal.

The event is catered and dietary requirements can be specified in the registration process.

The 2027 Opening Reception on 4th May will be held at Melbourne Town Hall
The Symposium on 5th & 6th May will be held at Zinc @ Fed Square

Ticket Prices (inc. Opening Reception, Symposium + Catering)

Individual Ticket Prices:

Super Early Bird - book before 20 November 2027 to secure 2026 prices! $449

Early bird (until 15 January 2027): $499

2027 Release (16 January to 28 Feb 2027): $569

Standard (1 Mar to 18 April 2027): $629

Final Release (from 19 April 2027): $669

Group Ticket Prices:

2027 Release (16 January to 28 Feb 2027): $549

Standard (from 1 March): $599

Single Day Ticket Price:

$369

Applications for Full and Partial Scholarships available for individuals and small NGOs, and volunteer expression of interest will be released later in 2026

Can't get to Melbourne? Join us on the live stream

Livestream and watch party tickets will be released in 2027