For fair futurists.
In a time where equity is being politicised, misunderstood or dismissed, the 2025 Equity CoLab Summit invites courageous, practical leadership.
It’s more than a conference — it’s a space for changemakers, strategists and community leaders to renew our commitment to fairness as a strategic, moral and economic imperative.
Speaker and program announcements coming soon. Get in quick for Early Bird tickets.
Early Bird Tickets
Limted time only or until allocation reached.-
Discounted ticket price
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Over two days
15 & 16 October -
Noosa, Queensland | Kabi Kabi Couuntry
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Why attend?
Fairness isn’t found. It’s built — by people like you.
This Summit brings together those leading change across systems, sectors and communities. Together, we’ll confront hard truths, share real strategies, and co-create solutions that centre equity in how we lead, serve, design and decide.
Whether you work in health, education, justice, climate, community, or public policy, this is your space to connect, be challenged, and lead with clarity and care.
What to expect:
- Big ideas and bold conversations
- Insights from leading thinkers and doers
- Interactive sessions grounded in lived experience
- A rare chance to connect across silos and sectors
- Tools and inspiration to take back to your organisation and community
Who should attend?
- Policy and senior leaders
- System designers, service providers and commissioners
- Changemakers from government, non-profit and private sectors
- Health, education, social services, disability and economic development professionals
- Lived experience advocates and equity champions
- Anyone shaping decisions that impact fairness, access or wellbeing
This year’s theme:
Fair by Design
Fairness doesn’t happen on its own.
We need to reimagine the fair go — and redesign systems to deliver it. This year’s program explores how equity can move from principle to practice in complex, shifting environments.
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Across two powerful days, attendees will experience:
- Keynote addresses from leading Australian and international thinkers
- TED-style plenary talks and big conversations
- Case study sessions showcasing innovation and impact
- Panel discussions exploring real-world challenges and solutions
- Immersive workshops offering practical tools and frameworks
- Storytelling and lived experience circles
- Networking opportunities designed to foster new partnerships and collaborations
2024 Summit Snapshot
days of keynotes, panels, and interactive workshops
guests speakers sharing bold ideas and insights
participants from diverse sectors and backgrounds
Absolutely brilliant Summit! Loved everything about it.
Dr Norman Swan returns as event MC, and Dr Michael McAfee, our 2024 international keynote speaker, is coming back to Australia to join us once again. Interested in being a 2025 Summit Speaker? We’d love to hear from you — get in touch today for a chat.
Country to Coast Queensland and the Equity CoLab acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
We are committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health and other services. We welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.