AARE Conference

The AARE (Australian Association for Research in Education) annual conference is the premier gathering for education researchers in Australia, bringing together academics, postgraduate students, practitioners, and policymakers to share and advance scholarly work across all levels of education. AARE, as the national association for fostering research in Australia, aims to promote, support, and improve research and scholarship in education to enhance educational processes, policy, and practice at all levels, with the annual conference serving as one of its core activities.. 

Held each year in late November to early December, the conference rotates around Australian cities and typically spans five days, featuring:

Each year's conference is anchored by a central theme that invites researchers to explore the multifaceted role of education in addressing the challenges and opportunities of the time. 

The 2026 AARE Annual Conference is set to be held in Brisbane (Meanjin), with Queensland University of Technology hosting delegates at its Kelvin Grove campus. AARE The main conference will run from Monday 30 November to Thursday 3 December, with a Welcome Reception on the evening of Sunday 29 November. 

AAREs annual conference is the premier gathering for education researchers in Australia

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of the country that we now call Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the enduring contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have provided to Australian society and act within appropriate protocols to ensure and strengthen our shared commitment to education. Read the Statement of Reconciliation from the Australian Association for Research in Education.