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FUTURE23

In an increasingly complex international environment, the Future23 national conference will bring together the next generation of Australian leaders with Australia's leading policy thinkers and practitioners to think critically about the foreign policy, defence and strategic challenges and opportunities facing Australia and to consider how we will navigate our future in the 21st century.

​Over two days (14th and 15th September) at the ANU in Canberra, young leaders from across Australia will come together to explore these themes at keynote addresses and expert panels; regional breakout sessions hosted by a  foreign ambassador; policy pitch competition on how Australia can uphold and promote its interests; and choose and a range of professional and leadership development workshops.

During the evening, participants will attend two events, enjoying fine dining and networking opportunities with participants. A range of pre-conference and post-conference opportunities will also be available for those looking to explore Canberra's national landmarks.

The participant fee includes access to all events, full day catering and your ticket to the evening events. Participants cover travel and accommodation at their own cost.

Participants from all backgrounds, education and experience in international affairs are encouraged to attend, provided you are 18 to 30 years old.

Ticket sales will open in July 2023.

MEET THE 2022 PANELLISTS

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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MR PAUL SYMON, AO

Director-General at the Australian Secret Intelligence Service

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THE HON. TIM WATTS MP

Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs

PANEL: AUSTRALIA'S INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
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GAI BRODTMANN

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PROFESSOR RORY MEDCALF AM

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PROFESSOR JANE GOLLEY

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GAI BRODTMANN

Futures Council Member at National Security College, ANU

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HAYLEY CHANNER

Senior Policy Officer,

Perth USAsia Centre

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PROFESSOR JANE GOLLEY

Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU

PANEL: DRIVERS SHAPING THE WORLD
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DR ROBERT GLASSER

Head of the Climate and Security Policy Centre, ASPI

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STEPHANIE HOOD

Senior Cyber Intelligence Analyst, Cyber CX

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HARRY WHITE

Director, Defence and Security, Nous Group

PANEL: CRAFTING VALUES-BASED STRATEGIC AND FOREIGN POLICY
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YUN JIANG

AIIA China Matters Fellow

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JAMES BLACKWELL

ANU Research Fellow in Indigenous Diplomacy

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DR ELISE STEPHENSON

2022 Fulbright Scholar

PANEL: BUILDING A CAREER IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
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JENNIFER JACKETT

Sir Roland Wilson PhD Scholar, National Security College, ANU

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ANGELICA OJINNAKA

2022 Australian UN Youth Representative

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ALEX LIA

Senior Legal Officer, Attorney-General's Department

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION
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SAM ROGGEVEEN

Director of the International Security Program, Lowy Institute

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ALYSSA LENG

Research Officer, Development Policy Centre, ANU

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HAIYUAN (SHARON) LIU

Research Officer, Development Policy Centre, ANU

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JAMIE MARTIN

Director, Centre for Australian Army Leadership

REGIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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MINISTER AKIHIKO SUNAMI

Embassy of Japan

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HER EXCELLENCY DORCAS MAKGATO

Botswana High Commission

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MS BIBI VOYLES

United States Embassy (Canberra)

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