Australian Academy of Science Symposium 2023

The Australian Academy of Science will facilitate a national dialogue about how we can address national security concerns whilst enabling the benefits that open scientific collaboration offers Australia and the globe.

We will explore how we can uphold the long-held values of the research enterprise—openness, accountability, objectivity, and integrity—whilst also managing geopolitical tensions and securing the prosperity of Australia and our region.

Have we struck the right balance between openness in scientific research and development in Australia and risk mitigation measures designed to secure our national security?

How do Australia’s security measures compare to those adopted in other parts of the world? And can we hope to solve global challenges like climate change if we are limiting international scientific cooperation?

Can Australia’s Defence Strategy be fully realised in the current research environment?

Join us as we explore these questions and more at our annual symposium:  International scientific collaborations in a contested world.   

Convenors

This important, high-level symposium is being convened by:

Professor Frances Separovic AO FAA, Foreign Secretary, Australian Academy of Science 

Professor Steven Chown FAA, Director, Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future, Monash University 

Event details 

Symposium dinner

Date: Monday 13 November 2023
Time: 6.30pm—10.00pm AEDT
Venue: National Gallery of Australia 
Cost: $180.00 (inc. GST)

Symposium 

Date: Tuesday 14 November 
Time: 9.00am—5.00pm AEDT
Venue: The Shine Dome or online 
Cost: In-person $180.00 (inc. GST) or online $50.00 (inc. GST) 

Register to attend both the symposium and dinner for $300.00 (inc. GST).

Registrations are limited due to high demand and the capacities at both venues. Registration for in person attendance close on Tuesday 31 October, or before, if capacities are reached. Registration for online participation closes on Friday 10 November. 

Carer and accessibility assistance grants

The Academy is offering carer and accessibility assistance grants to help remove barriers to attend and fully participate in this event in person. These grants are available to:

1. Support the attendance of guests who need assistance at the event and/or to enhance their participation in the event (eg AUSLAN Interpreter).
    
2. Enable the attendance and full participation in the event for those with caring responsibilities, including, but not limited to, caring for a family member who has a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, or who is frail, aged or vulnerable (eg respite care or additional childcare).

For more information, eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, and to apply, please use the link below.

Event partners 

Partnership opportunities are available. Please contact Academy Event Manager, Lisa Crocker (lisa.crocker@science.org.au) for more information and a prospectus.