Together with host, the ANU School of Demography, the Committee of the 22nd Australian Population Association (APA) Conference invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to join us in Canberra to explore the theme “Creating Demographic Resilience.” As demographic change accelerates across Australia and the wider Asia–Pacific region, this conference provides a leading forum to share research, analyse emerging trends, and discuss new strategies for strengthening population wellbeing, equity, and sustainability.
Hosted at the Australian National University’s Kambri Precinct, the 2026 conference will bring together a vibrant community of demographers and allied experts committed to advancing population studies and shaping informed public policy.
Registrations close: 13 November 2026 - 2.51 pm
Earlybird Cost available until 30 September - 11.59pm:
$150 - Students (Earlybird)
$650 - Non-member (Earlybird)
(The registration is processed by the Australian Population Association, through the APA website)
Key Dates
Event | Date |
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| Submission of special session proposals (deadline) | 15 April 2026 |
| Decision notification | 30 April 2026 |
| Call for papers opens | 1 May 2026 |
| Abstract submission deadline | 15 July 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance | 30 August 2026 |
Join us in Canberra as we work together to advance knowledge, strengthen multidisciplinary connections, and build pathways toward demographic resilience across Australia and the region.
Abstract submissions open 1 May 2026
All abstracts must be submitted online via the electronic submission form (closes 15 July 2026).
We welcome submissions across a broad spectrum of topics in Australian and international population studies, including (but not limited to):
- Population health and ageing
- Fertility, families, and households
- Migration, mobility, and settlement
- First Nations demography
- Urbanisation and regional futures
- Population projections and modelling
- Data innovations, big data, and demographic methods
- Climate change, resilience, and population dynamics
- Population policy and planning
- Demography of the Asia–Pacific region
Conference Program - (DRAFT as 19/05/26)
Marie Reay Teaching Centre (MRTC) ANU | 155 University Av, Canberra ACT 2601
RSSS Building (RSSS) | 146 Ellery Crescent, Canberra ACT 2601
Wednesday 18 November 2026 (Afternoon & Evening)
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| 13:00–14:30 | Registration & Afternoon Tea | MRTC - Level TBA | |
| 14:30–14:50 | Welcome and Opening Remarks | Conference Chairs | MRTC - Level TBA |
| 14:50–16:20 | — Parallel Session 1 | MRTC - Level TBA | |
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| 16:20–16:40 | Refreshment Break | ||
| 16:40–18:00 | — Parallel Session 2 | MRTC - Level TBA | |
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| 18:00–20:00 | Conference Welcoming Reception | Foyer of the RSSS Building | |
Thursday 19 November 2026 (Full Conference Day)
Time | Event | Speakers | Location |
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| 08:30–09:00 | Registration & Coffee | MRTC - Level 6 | |
| 09:00–10:00 | — Plenary Session 1 (Full conference) | Plenary Speaker | MRTC - Level 6 |
| 10:00–10:30 | Morning Tea |
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| 10:30–12:00 | — Parallel Session 3 | MRTC - Level TBA | |
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| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch |
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| 13:00–14:30 | — Parallel Session 4 | MRTC - Level TBA | |
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| 14:30–15:00 | - Afternoon Tea |
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| 15:00–16:30 | — Parallel Session 5 | MRTC - Level TBA | |
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| 18:30–19:30 | Borrie Lecture | TBA |
Friday 20 November 2026 (Morning & Close)
Time | Event | Speakers | Location |
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| 09:00–10:00 | Plenary Session 2 (Full conference) | Plenary Speaker | MRTC - Level 6 |
| 10:00–10:30 | Morning Tea | ||
| 10:30–12:00 | Parallel Session 6 | MRTC - Level TBA | |
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| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch | ||
| 13:00–14:30 | Parallel Session 7 | MRTC - Level TBA | |
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| 14:30–15:00 | Closing Remarks & Conference Close | MRTC - Level 6 |
The Australian Population Association Conference brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers and students to explore the demographic challenges and opportunities shaping Australia and the wider Asia–Pacific region.
To support the conference and connect with a highly engaged community dedicated to advancing population and demographic research, and know more about the Conference Sponsorship, please visit the Australian Population Association website.
For further information about the Conference, please contact Edith Gray and Vladimir Canudas-Romo .