See what’s happening in economics around Australia.  ESA Central Council, along with its branches (including the Women in Economics Network) offers a diverse range of events and activities waiting to be explored.

The first Australian Conference of Economists (ACE) was held in May 1970 in Melbourne, Victoria. The conference has since become an annual event. Responsibility for hosting the conference rotates between the various State Branches, while Central Council provides both continuity and support. ACE is the leading conference for economists in Australia. Each year it attracts top academic, policy and market economists to present their research and interact. The conference features both regional and international speakers.

Hosting of ACE is rotated through the Society's branches.  The current schedule is ACT 2026; Victoria 2027 and WA 2028.

The Eminent Speaker Series provides a unique opportunity for you to hear from the world’s leading economists in an open forum.  See upcoming and past speakers.

Economic Departments - apply for co-funding your eminent visitor. 

Go to the Women in Economics Network dedicated website to find out more about WEN events including the Annual Mentoring Retreat, National Press Club Addresses and the Gender Economics Workshop.

Held annually, the Mentoring Retreat provides an opportunity for around 30 mid-career (6-10 years) women economists to develop their networks, receive mentoring and strengthen their leadership and career decision making. Participants will be drawn from academia, government and the private sector.  Sessions will focus on leadership and career development and life/work balance. The Retreat provides an opportunity for attendees to discuss issues as a group as well as participate in small group mentoring sessions with senior women from the same sector. Participants are asked to come to the Retreat with a career objective or challenge that they can work through with their mentor.  

Missed the session?  Catch up on our speaker recordings.