IEP SUMMIT AUSTRALIA | 2025 | Sydney

The IEP Summit 2025 Australia - A Groundbreaking Event for the Employability Sector.

Please note that ticket prices stated include GST. If you are a self funding Fellow, we may be able to offer you a discounted rate. Please contact amy.lucas@iemployability.org for more details.

The IEP Summit 2025 is set to be a landmark occasion — unlike any other conference Australia has hosted. With a strong focus on building connections and sharing best practice, the Summit will bring together leading minds in employability for transformative conversations and solution-focused sessions. Expect more than just traditional presentations. This is a dynamic experience packed with real-world insights, strategic discussion, and powerful networking opportunities that look firmly to the future of the profession. The theme for this years event is 'Time for Change'.

Why Attend the IEP Summit?

As the flagship event of the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP), the Summit is a trusted space for IEP members and senior colleagues to come together, share knowledge, and shape what comes next.Designed to provoke thought and inspire progress, the IEP Summit presents cutting-edge content, covering policy, practice, innovation, and leadership. It’s a unique opportunity to engage with peers, challenge assumptions, and co-create solutions to the sector’s most pressing challenges.Whether you're a policy driver, delivery leader, or sector innovator, this is your platform to:

• Connect with industry leaders and peers
• Explore innovative ideas
• Advance your career with tangible takeaways
• Influence the direction of employability in Australia

Elevation Evening – A Premium Networking Experience🕕 6:00pm onwards | 💳 Separately ticketed

After a day of insight and inspiration, join us for Elevation Evening – a post-summit networking dinner designed to take the conversation further. Held in the elegant Waterfront Room at 12-Micron, this exclusive dinner offers the perfect setting to:

• Reflect on the day’s key insights
• Engage with speakers and fellow attendees
• Enjoy exceptional cuisine in great company

Whether you're building new partnerships or strengthening existing ones, the IEP Summit Australia 2025 Elevation Evening is your chance to connect in a more intimate, relaxed setting.
Please note: Tickets for the Elevation Evening are sold separately. Early booking is recommended due to limited availability. Stay Tuned More speaker announcements and agenda details coming soon.

We’re thrilled to confirm that our our keynote speakers announced so far will be:

Professor Barney Glover AO
Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia

Speaking on: The evolving nature of skills in society, drawing on his renowned leadership in tertiary and vocational education and his deep engagement with First Nations Australians and disadvantaged communities. His confirmation is a huge moment for the Summit – and a clear signal of its importance for our sector.

Patrick Kidd AO OAM
CEO, Future Skills Organisation

Speaking on: The Impact of AI on Future Skills and Employability - Patrick brings a remarkable breadth of experience — from serving in both the British and Australian Defence Forces to leading the Invictus Games Sydney 2018, and now shaping Australia's workforce development through his leadership of the Future Skills Organisation. His session will delve into the opportunities and challenges AI presents for the training system, employers, and learners alike.

Time: 

Summit: 9am-4pm 

Elevation Evening Networking Dinner: 6pm onwards