First look into conference program

Posted in News on 21 April 2026

We are excited to announce our 2026 Conference:

The Future-Facing University: Leadership from the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Wednesday 16 – Friday 18 September
Melbourne

Higher education is being reshaped by AI, digital transformation and shifting expectations from governments, communities and industry. The 2026 DASSH conference explores how universities can lead, teach, research and govern effectively, and how the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities can continue to contribute to institutional strength and long-term capabilities. 

You will hear from leading voices across the sector, gaining insights into the challenges and opportunities in the tertiary education sector to navigate a rapidly changing environment.

We’re pleased to reveal the first look at our speaker line-up:

More details on program and registration coming soon. In the meantime you can find all conference updates here.