Date: 5 November 2026
Time: 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Venue: National Convention Centre, 31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra and MS Teams
This event will explore how evaluation and behavioural insights can help make public policy better by bringing together:
- senior leaders
- policymakers
- practitioners
- researchers.
The Australian Centre for Evaluation (ACE) and the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) will host the event.
The event will showcase practical lessons from across government. It will have Australian and international perspectives on using evidence to inform policy design, implementation and decision‑making.
Indicative program
| Activity | Speakers |
|---|---|
| Opening remarks | The Hon Patrick Gorman MP, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Assistant Minister for the Public Service, and Assistant Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. |
| Keynote address | Professor Dean Karlan, Frederic Esser Nemmers Distinguished Professor of Economics and Finance at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management |
| Evidence in Action – Senior leaders panel | Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, Jenny Wilkinson PSM, Alison Frame PSM and Angelia Grant, Deputy Secretary, Australian Treasury |
| Keynote address | Speaker to be confirmed |
| Closing remarks | The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury |
The program, speakers and session times are indicative and may change. We will announce more details closer to the event.
To book your ticket, register at trybooking.com