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:
- Professor Ute Roessner, CEO of Australian Research Council
- Professor Theo Farrell, Vice-Chancellor of La Trobe University
- Professor the Hon. Verity Firth, Vice-President Societal Impact, Equity and Engagement, University of New South Wales
More details on program and registration coming soon. In the meantime you can find all conference updates here.