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:

Conference Venue

The Glasshouse on Olympic Boulevard in Naarm/Melbourne VIC

Venue Information

Accessibility: 

All spaces at the Glasshouse are wheelchair accessible. Read more about the space or take a virtual tour of the venue. 

We're here to support you. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please reach out to us as soon as possible at events@aegn.org.au.

 Getting to the venue: 

This central location offers beautiful views of the Yarra River and easy access to Melbourne’s CBD, major landmarks, and hotels. For more information on the venue, visit their website 

By tram: The closest tram stop is around 350m / 5-minute walk to the venue. It is the 7C-MCG - John Cain Arena/Melbourne Park stop for the 70 tram.  

By train: The closest train station is Richmond, which is around 1 km / 14-minute walk to the venue. 

By car: Drop-off is on Olympic Boulevard.

 Parking:  

Please note there is limited parking on the main road, however there is paid parking at Melbourne Olympic Park which can be booked here: https://prebook.mopt.vic.gov.au/en/

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

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Tuesday 11 August

Welcome Drinks

Taxi Kitchen, Level 1 Federation Square, Melbourne VIC
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Wednesday 12 August

Conference Day 1

The Glasshouse, Olympic Park Oval, 1 Olympic Blvd Melbourne VIC
Time: 8.00am - 5.30pm

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Wednesday 12 August

Networking Drinks

The Glasshouse, Olympic Park Oval, 1 Olympic Blvd Melbourne VIC 
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm

Thursday 13 August

Conference Day 2

The Glasshouse, Olympic Park Oval, 1 Olympic Blvd Melbourne VIC   
Time: 8.00am - 5.30pm

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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© AEGN 2026

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.

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AEGN Environmental Philanthropy Conference 2026

12 - 13 August

at The Glasshouse, Naarm/Melbourne

Tuesday 11 August

Pre-Conference Workshop

at the Community of Giving, Level 6, 126 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne 
Time: 10.00am - 12.00noon

Friday 14 August

Post-Conference Field Trip (Details TBC)

in Naarm/Melbourne, more details to be announced

Tickets are open to members of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN), partners and grantmakers with an interest in the environment. Full program and speakers to be announced soon.

REGISTER NOW

AEGN Environmental Philanthropy Conference 2026

12 - 13 August

at The Glasshouse,

Naarm/Melbourne

Tickets are open to members of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network (AEGN), partners and grantmakers with an interest in the environment. Full program and speakers to be announced soon.

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