AGEC 2026 NATIONAL FORUM – BACKLASH AND BEYOND : PROGRESS AND PARTICIPATION

This is AGEC’s Annual Member driven working forum designed to gain expert insights, deepen and share perspectives, collaborate, and strengthen the collective power of our community. A hands‑on, energy-filled space where your voice, your experience, and your curiosity genuinely matter.

• 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, and full of practical takeaways
• 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
• President, ALGWA, – Cr Kylie Spiers

DAY ONE and the COCKTAIL EVENT is open to all member organisations, your members and networks. Please send this invitation to your members and network. 

DAY TWO is member only workshops and content but we are happy to take expressions of interest to attend Day 2 via the Humantix registration link.

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