The AIIA National Conference 2016 was an opportunity to engage and promote understanding of Australia foreign policy. Building on the success of previous years, the AIIA’s 2016 National Conference brought together some of Australia’s leading international affairs experts to discuss Australia’s foreign policy objectives and priorities in world affairs. Highlights included:

• Record participation with more than 380 attendees
• High levels of youth engagement, with more than 100 students attending
• Successful Masterclass program, which provided a chance for students to engage in intimate discussion with prominent experts across seven fields
• Attendance of representatives around 30 foreign missions in Canberra
• Dynamic and engaging discussion throughout all sessions
• Significant media coverage in TV, radio, Twitter and print media
• Ongoing contribution to debate through online discussion

Program: AIIA National Conference 2016

Outcome Report: AIIA National Conference Outcome Report

Bios of attendees: AIIA National Conference 2016 Bios

Speech and Interviews: AIIA National Conference 2016 

Photos are available in the Media Library