• 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.

October23
Building world-class schools in Australia
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm AEST
CIS is proud to tour British educator, Katharine Birbalsingh. This October, Katharine will share her story and outline how to create world-class schools.
October11
Rule of law in a time of crisis
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
CIS welcomes Lord Jonathan Sumption to Sydney thanks to the generous support of the Robert Menzies Institute.
September27
Breakfast with Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
7:30 am – 9:00 am AEST
CIS welcome Federal Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor to discuss the Liberal Parties new economic agenda ahead of the Albanese governments budget
September13
Debunking Maths Myths
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
CIS welcomes leading mathematics teaching experts Sarah Powell and Ollie Lovell to debunk common misconceptions about maths teaching.
September7
Can we depend on merit?
Online Event
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm AEST
CIS welcomes Dr Gary Johns and Steven Schwartz to discuss the success and pitfalls of meritocracy in Australia
August30
John Howard: A Sense of Balance
CIS, Level 1, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEST
CIS welcomes former PM John Howard to launch his new book A Sense of Balance along side journalist and commentator Ticky Fullerton

• Subscribe

Subscribe now and stay in the loop with our giving appeals, event alerts, newsletters and research updates.

We are always pleased to hear from you. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us here: