Events

Paradigm shift? Australia, AUKUS and the Defence Strategic Review
Paradigm shift? Australia, AUKUS and the Defence Strategic Review
The Lowy Institute hosted this panel discussion about big decisions in Australia's defence and national security policies.
Thu, 23 March 2023
Sydney
2023 FDC Pacific Lecture: Hon Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa
Lecture
2023 FDC Pacific Lecture: Hon Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa
The Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, gave the inaugural FDC Pacific Lecture at Old Parliament House, Canberra
Mon, 20 March 2023
Canberra
The Interpreter | 2023 World Politics Trivia Challenge
The Interpreter | 2023 World Politics Trivia Challenge
SOLD OUT: This is a fun night that brings together Canberra’s public servants, diplomats, students, academics and journalists to see who is the biggest foreign policy wonk. 
Wed, 15 March 2023
Canberra
Book launch and discussion: Helpem Fren by Michael Wesley
Book launch and discussion: Helpem Fren by Michael Wesley
The Australian foreign policy expert and former Executive Director launched his new book on the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands
Tue, 14 March 2023
Sydney
The Russia–Ukraine war: where to now?
The Russia–Ukraine war: where to now?
As the Russia–Ukraine conflict entered its second year, the Lowy Institute hosted this discussion with two compelling speakers about what 2023 will bring.
Thu, 09 March 2023
Sydney
Women and foreign policy: Perspectives from the Lowy Institute
Women and foreign policy: Perspectives from the Lowy Institute
For this International Women's Day event, Lowy Institute researchers discussed the role of gender in foreign policy and national security.
Tue, 07 March 2023
Sydney
Book launch and discussion: Islamic State in Australia by Dr Rodger Shanahan
Launch
Book launch and discussion: Islamic State in Australia by Dr Rodger Shanahan
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT: Join us for the launch of Islamic State in Australia by Middle East expert and Lowy Institute Nonresident Fellow Dr Rodger Shanahan, the first-ever…
Thu, 09 February 2023
Sydney
The Year Ahead: What 2023 holds for Australia in the world - Lowy Institute at NGV (Melbourne event)
The Year Ahead: What 2023 holds for Australia in the world - Lowy Institute at NGV (Melbourne event)
The Lowy Institute invites you to this popular annual panel discussion with Institute experts on the key issues likely to dominate the international agenda in 2023.
Mon, 06 February 2023
Melbourne
Preparing for global challenges: In conversation with Bill Gates
In Conversation
Preparing for global challenges: In conversation with Bill Gates
The philanthropist, technologist, innovator and investor Bill Gates spoke in conversation with Executive Director Michael Fullilove about global challenges.
Mon, 23 January 2023
Sydney