--- title: Agenda2025 description: An outline of the Agenda 2025 conference Australia's first conference dedicated to tackling age discrimination in the workplace --- [Skip to main content](https://ageinc.au/agenda2025#main) [![AgeInc\_Burgandy\_deep](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AgeInc_Burgandy_deep.png?width=150&height=74&name=AgeInc_Burgandy_deep.png) ![AgeInc\_Burgandy\_deep](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AgeInc_Burgandy_deep.png?width=150&height=74&name=AgeInc_Burgandy_deep.png) ![AgeInc\_Burgandy\_deep](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AgeInc_Burgandy_deep.png?width=150&height=74&name=AgeInc_Burgandy_deep.png) ![AgeInc\_Burgandy\_deep](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AgeInc_Burgandy_deep.png?width=150&height=74&name=AgeInc_Burgandy_deep.png)](https://ageinc.au?hsLang=en) - [Show submenu for Age endorsement Age endorsement](https://ageinc.au/get-endorsed) - [Why get endorsed](https://ageinc.au/why-get-endorsed) - [APSCo Endorsement](https://ageinc.au/apsco-endorsement) - [How to get endorsed](https://ageinc.au/how-to-get-endorsed) - [Employer resources](https://ageinc.au/employer-resources) - [Insights](https://ageinc.au/blog) - [Events](https://ageinc.au/events) - [Show submenu for About About](https://ageinc.au/about) - [Age inclusivity](https://ageinc.au/age-inclusivity) - [Partnerships](https://ageinc.au/partnerships) - [Media](https://ageinc.au/media) - [Our Associations](https://ageinc.au/our-associations) - [Contact](https://ageinc.au/contact) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for Age endorsement Age endorsement - Age endorsement - [Age endorsement](https://ageinc.au/get-endorsed) - [Why get endorsed](https://ageinc.au/why-get-endorsed) - [APSCo Endorsement](https://ageinc.au/apsco-endorsement) - [How to get endorsed](https://ageinc.au/how-to-get-endorsed) - [Employer resources](https://ageinc.au/employer-resources) - [Insights](https://ageinc.au/blog) - [Events](https://ageinc.au/events) - Show submenu for About About - About - [About](https://ageinc.au/about) - [Age inclusivity](https://ageinc.au/age-inclusivity) - [Partnerships](https://ageinc.au/partnerships) - [Media](https://ageinc.au/media) - [Our Associations](https://ageinc.au/our-associations) - [Contact](https://ageinc.au/contact) - Search - [Apply now](https://ageinc.au/apply) [Apply now](https://ageinc.au/apply?hsLang=en) Search # Register now for Agenda 2025, Australia's first conference dedicated to combatting ageism in the workplace #### 19 August, the Auditorium, Sydney Start Up Hub ![Email-Photoroom (1)-1](https://ageinc.au/hubfs/Email-Photoroom%20(1)-1.png "Email-Photoroom (1)-1") Join us on 19 August for Agenda 2025 is Australia's first conference dedicated to reducing the reach and impact of age discrimination in the workplace.  Agenda 2025 is dedicated to addressing and reducing age discrimination in the workplace. The event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, economists, and advocates to tackle the pervasive issue of age discrimination. [Register Now](https://events.humanitix.com/agenda-2025) The conference will feature keynote speakers, expert-led panel discussions, and thought-provoking sessions aimed at identifying the root causes of age discrimination and developing actionable strategies to create more inclusive and equitable work environments. Agenda 2025 serves as a platform for sharing best practices, presenting new research, and fostering collaboration among organisations committed to promoting age diversity, and eliminating age bias from hiring, retention, and workplace culture. With a focus on both policy and practical solutions, Agenda 2025 aspires to set a new benchmark for workplace inclusivity in Australia, driving meaningful change towards a more age-diverse workforce by 2030 and beyond. ## Agenda 2025 program | 08:30 | Registration | | | --- | --- | --- | | 09:00 | Opening remarks | Samantha Webster Principal, Cat.a.lsyt Consulting | | 09:10 | Opening keynote | Robert Fitzgerald Age Discrimination Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission | | 09:40 | The last socially acceptable form of prejudice in Australia | Richard Spencer Founder, AgeInc | | 10:10 | Mini Workshop Optimising Intergenerational Teams in the Workplace | Florence Potter Founding Director, No Umbrellas | | 10:40 | Morning tea | | | 11:00 | Understanding the Age Discrimination Act | Joe Murphy Director, Cowell and Clarke | | 11:30 | Panel discussion Practical solutions to combat ageism at work | Claire Canham Founder, Grey Matters Julian Williams Partner, Maturious Lesley Horsburgh CEO, APSCo Australia | | 12:00 | Lunch and networking | | | | Close | |   [Register Now](https://events.humanitix.com/agenda-2025) ## Meet the speakers - ![Robert Fitzgerald AM](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(3).jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(3).jpg) Robert Fitzgerald AM Age Discrimination Commissioner Australian Human Rights Council - ![Joe Murphy](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(5).jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(5).jpg) Joe Murphy Director Cowell and Clarke Lawyers - ![Lesley Horsburgh](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(4).jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(4).jpg) Lesley Horsburgh Managing Director APSCo Australia - ![Sam Webster](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(6).jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(6).jpg) Samantha Webster Executive Committee Member The Inclusion Circle - ![Claire Canham](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(8).jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(8).jpg) Claire Canham CEO Grey Matters - ![Julian Williams](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(9).jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(9).jpg) Julian Williams Strategy Director Maturious - ![Richard Spencer](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(7).jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=AgeInc%20Template%232%20(copy)%20(copy)-Photoroom%20(7).jpg) Richard Spencer Founder and CEO AgeInc - ![New Template-Photoroom (1)](https://ageinc.au/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Template-Photoroom%20(1).jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=New%20Template-Photoroom%20(1).jpg) Florence Potter Founding Director No Umbrellas Australia's **first** conference dedicated to tackling age discrimination in the workplace --- ###### Keynote from Robert Fitzgerald AM, Age Discrimination Commissoner, AHRC --- ###### Hear from industry leaders, policy makers and advocates how we  tackle ageism at work --- ###### Share best practice, hear new research, meet and collaborate with like minded professionals --- ###### Help drive meaningful change towards a more age-diverse workforce --- [Register Now](https://events.humanitix.com/agenda-2025) ## Want to know more? 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