Community Engagement Summit 2025

Community Engagement Summit 2025

Master Class Date: Wednesday 19 February 2025

Summit Date: Thursday 20 February 2025

Location: To be confirmed (within Sydney Metropolitan Area)

Community Engagement Summit: Join us at the Community Engagement Summit 2025, a must-attend event for anyone passionate about making a positive impact in their community!

This in-person event will feature industry leaders and community engagement practitioners delivering insights on a wide range of topics including:

• How to overcome barriers to participation
• Using emerging technology to understand engagement data
• Locating and making use of community engagement resources and tool-kits
• The importance of community input on large-scale infrastructure projects
• The latest digital tools for planning, delivering and reporting on engagement
• Emerging resdearch and trends in community participation

Plus case studies, breakouts, walkshops and much more!!

With engaging speakers, interactive sessions and networking opportunities including post-event drinks, the Summit offers a unique platform to exchange ideas, learn from experts, and foster meaningful connections.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded community engagement practitioners to find ways to drive improved community engagement. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Master Class: Prior to the Summit we will be delivering a 1-day Master Class with engagement experts Dr Joel Fredericks from University of Sydney and Darius Turner from Captivate Consulting.

Designing Interactive Pop-up Community Engagement
Join us for this practical masterclass on designing interactive pop-up engagement. This master class is for all individuals working as community engagement practitioners, organising community events, or leading community projects.
Key Topics Covered:
- Collaborative co-design of engagement activities and strategies with community stakeholders
- Exploring a spectrum of digital and analogue tools to enhance your pop-up interactions
- Dive into case studies showcasing successful pop-up examples from across Australia
- Gain access to invaluable resources for every stage of pop-up design, development, and deployment
Master Class Schedule:
9:30 AM: Introduction to Pop-up Approaches
10:30 AM: Morning Tea Break
11:00 AM: Co-designing Engagement Activities with Community Stakeholders
12:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM: Balancing Digital and Analogue Interactions
2:00 PM: Prototyping and Testing Pop-up Interactions
3:00 PM: Takeaway Tools for Successful Pop-ups
3:30 PM: Masterclass Wrap-up and Q&A

Note: The Master Class venue is 1/12-16 Sydney Road, Manly - a short walk from Manly Wharf.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sydney, Australia