Unlocking migrant skills for a productive and resilient Australia
VETASSESS is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 3rd Allyship Conference.
Date: Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Registration: 8:30am
Event Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Venue: Conversation Quarter, State Library Victoria in Melbourne (same venue as last year)
Cost: $99 per person, which includes arrival tea and coffee, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
This event will bring together government representatives, valued partners and industry leaders to explore skills as the engine of productivity and national cohesion and the role of skilled migration in strengthening Australia’s economic performance while shaping a strong, inclusive society.
The conference program will include panel discussions, keynote presentations, and networking opportunities covering a wide range of topics:
Productivity - what are the systemic blockages to unlocking migrants’ skills?
Social cohesion - recognising migrants’ skills is a win-win for the individual and community
Skills recognition - reforming the system
Global talent flows - insights from other countries
Confirmed speakers:
Laura Macpherson, CEO, Bendigo Kangan Institute
Dr Mamta Chauhan, Executive Director, VETASSESS
Peter van Vliet, CEO, Migration Institute of Australia
Lucy Gregg, General Manager, Public Affairs & Communications, AUSVEG
Dane Moores, Head of Strategic Relations, Settlement Services International
Additional speakers and topics will be announced in the coming weeks.
Registrations are now open so secure your spot today, Click here
For any questions regarding the event, please email allyship@vetassess.com.au.