National Forum 2026 Backlash and Beyond : Progress and Participation

AGEC 2026 is a dynamic, member‑driven working forum designed to gain expert insights, deepen and share perspectives, collaborate, and strengthen the collective power of our community.Not your typical sit‑and‑listen event, it’s a hands‑on, energy-filled space where your voice, your experience, and your curiosity genuinely matter. With two days of seminars, speakers, workshops and an evening networking event, there’s many ways to be involved.

Why you’ll want to be there:

  • Connect with and learn from leading industry experts who’ll share fresh insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping our global landscape.
  • Hear from renowned speakers offering clarity, direction, and forward-thinking perspectives.
  • Get involved in member workshops built to be collaborative, practical, and full of practical takeaways from other members.
  • Be part of the movement: Your participation strengthens the AGEC Collective voice and drives better outcomes.

Featured speakers include:

  • AGEC Managing Director – Dr. Terry Fitzsimmons
  • Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner for Victoria – Dr. Niki Vincent
  • Chair, Respect Victoria – Prof. Kate Fitzgibbon

Agenda 

  • Agendas for each session are below
  • Full two day printable Agenda click here

Cocktail Networking Event
Monday 2nd March 5.30pm 

Don’t miss this fabulous event.

Guests are welcome.

To register extra guests for the Evening Networking Event click here.

 

We are grateful to our sponsor Deakin University for their support in enabling the 2026 AGEC National Forum.