• Past Events

Our events program focuses on marketing our research, responding to current affairs, and has highlighted speakers from around the world. On this page, you’ll find a full listing of our past events. If you have any event suggestions or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the team via email at events@cis.org.au.

June26
Redouble, or rethink? What to do about the energy transition
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us on Wednesday, 26 June in Sydney as CIS presents John Anderson & Aidan Morrison in conversation on Australia's energy transition!
June20
The Greater Middle East: Part 2 with Bret Stephens – Melbourne
State Library Victoria (Theatrette, Entrance 3), 328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC , VIC 3000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us on June 20 as we host Bret Stephens and Tom Switzer for an event on the future of the Greater Middle East, following October 7.
June18
The Greater Middle East: Part 2 with Bret Stephens – Sydney
State Library of NSW - Auditorium, 1 Shakespeare Pl , Sydney , NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us on June 18 as we host Bret Stephens and Tom Switzer for an event on the future of the Greater Middle East, following October 7.
June13
Redouble, or rethink? What to do about the energy transition
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf, VIC 3006
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Join us on Thursday, 13 June in Melbourne as CIS presents Alan Finkel & Aidan Morrison in conversation on Australia's energy transition!
May16
The Art of Opposition
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
CIS welcomes John Howard as we celebrate the launch "The Art of Opposition" co-edited by Scott Prasser and David Clune.
May15
The Greater Middle East: Part 1 with John Mearsheimer
InterContinental Sydney by IHG, 16 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
Professor John Mearsheimer returns to Australia to give his take on how great power politics is playing out across the region. Join us in Sydney for an evening not to be missed.

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