Australian Access Federation (AAF) Events Calendar 2025
Established in 2009, the AAF have been providing trust and identity services for the research and higher education sector for 15 years. We’re a not-for-profit, whose services support the unique needs of our community members and subscribers. We’re also proud to be part of the Australian Government eResearch Infrastructure Roadmap and a national provider of digital research infrastructure for the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).
We are attending a number of events for the sector in 2025 and we look forward to seeing you there.
30 APRIL – NCRIS Staff Morning Tea – Brisbane
Research Infrastructure Connected (RIC) and the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) network invite NCRIS staff to the upcoming networking event in Brisbane, where we will be joined by the Queensland Chief Scientist, Professor Kerrie Wilson. Learn more > NCRIS Staff Morning Tea (Brisbane) Tickets
8 MAY – NCRIS Staff Morning Tea – Melbourne
Research Infrastructure Connected (RIC) and the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) network invite NCRIS staff to the upcoming networking event in Melbourne, where we will be joined by Dr Amanda Caples, Victoria’s Lead Scientist. Learn more > NCRIS Staff Morning Tea (Melbourne) Tickets
20 – 23 MAY – AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference – Gold Coast
The AUSCERT Conference is the oldest information security conference in Australia, and brings together over 900 participants, to discuss IT security issues, innovations and learnings in the cyber security sector. Learn more >
25 – 28 MAY – THETA 2025 – Perth
The Higher Education Technology Agenda (THETA) is Australasia’s leading biennial IT conference for professionals working in higher education and research and eResearch. THETA serves as a forum to showcase ideas, research and best practice, gain new ways of thinking, and collaborate with like-minded colleagues. THETA 2025 will be held 25-28 May, in Perth, WA. Learn more >
28-29 MAY – CAUDIT Autumn Members’ Meetings – Perth
Held over two days, bi-annually, the CAUDIT Members’ Meeting is a private forum for CIO’s/CDO’s and IT Directors from CAUDIT member organisations to come together and discuss latest trends within the sector, share solutions to common issues and identify areas of mutual interest. Learn more >
3 – 6 JUNE – Identiverse 2025 – Las Vegas, US
Identiverse convenes the brightest minds across the identity and security industry. Over the span of 4 days, 3,000+ identity security professionals and experts will gather to participate in over 70+ hours of valuable programming and content including insightful keynotes, hands-on masterclasses, and other informative sessions. Learn more >
9 – 13 JUNE – TNC25 – Brighton, UK
TNC attracts a truly diverse audience of over 800 participants from more than 70 countries, representing national and regional research and education networks, schools and universities, technology providers, and many of the world’s most exciting scientific projects. By bringing together decision-makers, networking and security specialists, identity and access management experts, researchers, academics and students, TNC offers a unique collaborative experience. Learn more >
25 JUNE – NCRIS Staff Morning Tea – Perth
Research Infrastructure Connected (RIC) and the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) network invite NCRIS staff to the upcoming networking event in Perth, at the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre. Learn more > NCRIS Staff Morning Tea (Perth) Tickets
28 JULY – 1 AUGUST – APAN60 – Hong Kong
Join us as we gather researchers and technical experts from various countries to delve into the latest advancements in network technologies and applications. From enlightening workshops to insightful presentations and panel discussions, APAN60 will be a hub of knowledge exchange and networking opportunities. Learn more >
14 – 16 SEPTEMBER – CAUDIT Spring Members’ Meeting – Sydney
The CAUDIT Members’ Meeting is held over two days, twice a year and provides a closed-door platform for CIOs/CDOs and IT Directors from member organisations to exchange views on the latest trends in the industry, collaborate on shared challenges, and explore areas of mutual interest. Learn more >
17 – 18 SEPTEMBER – AHECS Cybersecurity Summit – Sydney
On behalf of the AHECS partners, AAF, AARNet, AusCERT, CAUDIT, and REANNZ, we are pleased to invite you to the 2025 Australasian Higher Education Cybersecurity Service (AHECS) Summit.
The 2025 AHECS Cybersecurity Summit will be held on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 September at the PARKROYAL Paramatta, Sydney, with the welcome reception on Tuesday 16 September.
The AHECS Summit has a distinctive focus on the cybersecurity needs of the Australian higher education and research sector; this unique forum is a result of the ‘by the sector, for the sector’ AHECS partnership. The AHECS Summit is an exclusive opportunity for you to connect with cybersecurity peers across the sector. Learn more >
13 – 16 OCTOBER – International Data Week – Brisbane
IDW takes place every two years and is the leading international conference on research data. It is jointly organised by the International Science Council’s Committee on Data (CODATA) and World Data System (WDS), and the Research Data Alliance (RDA). Learn more >
20 – 24 OCTOBER – eResearch Australasia – Brisbane
Hosted by Australasian eResearch Organisations (AeRO) Inc., the conference is the premiere event for those interested in eResearch and actively transforming research via information technology. The conference provides an exciting opportunity for delegates to engage, connect and share their ideas and exemplars concerning new information-centric research capabilities, and how ICT technologies can help researchers to collaborate, collect, manage, share, process, analyse, find, understand, and reuse information. Learn more >