Program Overview

Join AEGN members, peers and world-class keynote speakers for a full program designed to connect and empower environmental changemakers.

Tickets

Early bird tickets are on sale now
closing 5pm AEST on 18 July 2025

Conference Venue

The Refectory Hall on Science Road at The University of Sydney in NSW

Venue Information

Accessibility: 

There is wheelchair access to all spaces including a lift to the breakout room (Sutherland Room) and there are two accessibility toilets in close proximity of all spaces.

 Getting to the venue: 

The walk or cycle to The Refractory Hall is a pleasant journey, with shared cycleways and pedestrian-friendly paths weaving through the University’s scenic grounds.  

Catch a bus from Central Station, Railway Square Stand M (480, 412, 440, 483 – every 6 minutes) to University of Sydney Footbridge, Parramatta Rd or Bus 422 from Stand L (every 15 minutes).  

The footbridge is 4 minute walk to The Refractory.  

For cyclists, there are dedicated bike lanes along City Road and shared pathways entering from multiple directions around the University. 

 Parking:  

There is limited parking on the Camperdown Campus. The availability of parking at the University varies and in the interests of sustainability we encourage people to use public transport, walk or cycle in by using bicycle parking, safe pedestrian routes, and the campus bus. 

Parking is available at the University’s Shepherd Street Carpark, located at the corner of Shepherd Street and Cleveland Street. This car park offers pay-and-display options and accepts card and contactless payments. Availability can vary, so arriving early is recommended. Additional paid parking is available at the Western Avenue Carpark within campus, and limited street parking can also be found in surrounding areas. 

All talks will be held at the Granville headquarters at Madison 36th, New York City.

Not yet a member of the AEGN?

The AEGN conference is open to AEGN members, partners and grantmakers with an interest in the environment who have capacity to give $25,000 or more annually to any issue (not just environment). 

You can apply for membership, or express your interest in attending the conference by providing us with your details, so we can confirm your eligibility. 

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The offices of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network are on the lands of the Kulin nation and Eora nation.

Acknowledging the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, we recognise their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. 

And we pay our respects to the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Elders both past and present.

3 - 4 September

at The University of Sydney, Gadigal country

Sustainability Practices: 

They source locally produced ingredients to reduce transportation emissions; 

They have committed to City of Sydney’s Zero Waste Single Use Plastic Pledge and use the Bettercup recycling system at outdoor bar events;

In partnership with USYD Grounds, they have introduced an organic waste recovery program in the 
Holme Building;

Surplus food is frequently collected or donated to the USYD Food Hub, supporting students facing financial or food insecurity; 

They use BioPak compostable tableware and packaging;  

They participate in regular volunteer events to support social enterprises including Oz Harvest, Eat Up Australia, FoodLab Sydney and Foodbank; 

The coffee is Rainforest Alliance Fairtrade supplied by Vittoria Coffee with $1 from every bag sold going directly to Oz Harvest; 

They also schedule kitchen operations and provide regular staff training to reduce energy consumption and maximise efficiency; and 

They have banned the use of foil or latex balloons.