AAGE upcoming events

2026 AAGE Graduate Recruitment and Development Conference (11 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

*Bookings close Monday 2nd November 2026*

*Please note: If you are looking to purchase multiple tickets (e.g. a day pass and a social event ticket), please register for one of your preferences, select 'pay by invoice' and email info@aage.com.au prior to payment to have your additional tickets added to your booking.*

We’re excited to invite early careers professionals to the 38th Annual AAGE Graduate Recruitment and Development Conference!

In 2026, we’re evolving our format to bring you the same high-quality content, thought leadership and community connection – now in a streamlined two-day program. By starting earlier on Day 1, the schedule ensures you experience all of the hallmark elements of the AAGE Conference, from inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, the dynamic industry expo, and opportunities to exchange ideas and best practices with your peers. The Social Evening and the AAGE Gala Dinner, featuring the 2026 AAGE Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards (AGRIAs), will remain integral highlights within the two-day program.

2026 AAGE Conference delegates also receive access upon booking their conference pass to register for our 2026 AAGE Professional Development Workshops which will take place on Friday 13th November at the Hilton Sydney, immediately following the two-day conference. These half-day learning events are $350 + GST each and must be booked separately to the conference. Due to limited availability, bookings are currently ONLY available to AAGE members who are registered 2026 AAGE Conference delegates. Please note that this offer does not extend to members who have purchased tickets to the 2026 AAGE Conference social events only.

The AAGE Conference remains the must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of early careers. Join us to connect with like-minded professionals, learn from leading voices and walk away with insights that will influence your programs and the talent you support.

*SPECIAL OFFER* – Purchase four Full Conference Passes and get a fifth Full Conference Pass FREE!

Contact us at info@aage.com.au to access this special offer and see below for T&Cs. Don't miss this opportunity to bring more of your team to the 2026 AAGE Conference!

Terms and Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. By submitting your registration, you are agreeing to be bound by the following terms and conditions:

1. You will receive an automated invoice which is payable by the EARLIER of:

30 days from the date of the invoice; or
Tuesday 10th November 2026, the day before the date of the conference. If the invoice is not paid within this timeframe, the AAGE reserves the right to cancel the booking or to remove the eligibility for any discounted prices.

2. The AAGE abides by the ACCC Australian Consumer Law refund policy. No refunds, rollovers or credits will be given for cancellations under any circumstances. This applies to all registrations received and is enforced irrespective of if an invoice has been raised or not, or if an invoice remains paid or unpaid.

3. All AAGE event attendees must abide by the AAGE's Code of Conduct.

Free Full Conference Pass Offer

1. Eligibility

This offer applies when an organisation purchases four (4) Full Conference Passes for the 2026 AAGE Conference.
Upon purchase of the four Full Conference Passes, the organisation will receive one (1) additional Full Conference Pass free of charge.

2. Free Pass Conditions

The complimentary Full Conference Pass must be allocated to a member of staff from the same organisation that purchased the initial four passes.
The free pass is not transferable to another organisation, individual outside the organisation, or for any form of credit or refund.

3. Usage Restrictions

The free Full Conference Pass is valid only for the 2026 AAGE Conference and cannot be carried forward for any future events.
The pass cannot be exchanged for monetary value, discounts or other benefits.

4. Cancellation Policy

No refunds or credits will be issued for the complimentary pass under any circumstances.

5. General Terms

All delegate passes, including the complimentary pass, are subject to the standard conference registration terms and conditions.
The organiser reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice.

2026 AAGE Professional Development Workshops (13 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

*Bookings close Monday 2nd November 2026 or until sold out*

We are pleased to introduce a new series of facilitated, half-day professional development workshops for members, focused on building critical skills in strategic workforce planning and change management. Taking place on Friday 13th November at the Hilton Sydney following the 2026 AAGE Conference, professionals and team leaders from across the early careers spectrum are invited to take advantage of these highly valuable sessions which are designed to inspire fresh thinking, build practical capability and strengthen leadership impact.

These half-day learning events must be booked separately to the two-day 2026 AAGE Conference (Wednesday 11th – Thursday 12th November).

Members can select from one of two options which will run concurrently from 9.00am – 1.00pm with lunch provided from 1.00pm – 2.00pm.

Option One

Strategic Workforce Planning for Early Careers Program Leaders – open to employer members only

This practical four-hour workshop is designed for early careers program leaders and people managers who want to strengthen their understanding of strategic workforce planning (SWP) and how it applies to early careers pathways.

Participants will be introduced to key concepts and tools, including workforce planning maturity, environmental scanning and scenario planning as they apply to early careers programs that aim to meet longer-term workforce demand within the constraints of the labour market they operate in.

The session focuses on applying selected tools to participants’ own context, identifying opportunities to better align early careers programs with organisational priorities, and framing clearer, more compelling messages about the value of early careers investment in achieving strategic priorities.

The session combines content from the Workforce Planning Institute and will be facilitated by Kath Hume with interactive activities and discussion, followed by a networking lunch with attendees.

Topics covered will include:

What strategic workforce planning is – and what it isn’t
Connecting strategy to capability requirements, roles and workforce implications
The business case for SWP
Workforce planning maturity
Environmental scanning: scanning signals, trends and translating them into workforce and graduate-program implications
Capability thinking (capability vs. skills) and how to build enterprise capability through graduate program design
Strategically critical roles and building graduate pathways to address pipeline gaps
Scenario planning to stress-test and adapt graduate program strategy
Crafting a simple, executive-ready business case for graduate programs.

By the end of the session, participants will:

Have a clearer understanding of how SWP connects to early careers program design
Be able to identify where early careers pathways may support workforce priorities
Gain practical ideas and tools they can apply in their organisation
Feel more confident contributing to workforce planning conversations.

If you’re looking to strengthen how your early careers programs align with future workforce needs, this session will build your confidence and provide practical starting points to take back into your organisation.

Facilitated by Kath Hume, Learning and Workforce Planning Consultant, Workforce Planning Institute

Option Two

Leading Change Workshop – open to all members

Leaders must guide their teams through various changes at organisational, team and individual levels. Since each person reacts differently, effective leaders support team members by understanding their unique responses and helping them transition smoothly. Change Leadership is about facilitating this shift from an old norm to a new one through clear communication and active support. This workshop focuses on equipping leaders with the skills to recognise how their people are impacted by change and to communicate effectively during these transitions.

The Leading Change Workshop is a four-hour experience and has four goals for participants:

Experience a change event to give context to theory
Use the Bridges Transition Model to help leaders to identify how their people will react to a change event
Share the three steps for a leader to be able to lead their team through a change event
Give confidence to have a change conversation via practice scenarios for each of the three stages of the Bridges Transition Model.

While the learning theory is strong, the change experience is the real magic of this workshop.

The Real Leadership Company partners with Lynton Allan from Sketch and Tell to create a unique change experience. Lynton guides the group through an art immersion, a truly unique corporate learning experience. There are multiple change events within Lynton’s piece and while we can’t reveal everything Lynton does in the workshop, we can say that participants are always left mouth agape when the final change event occurs!

Facilitated by Saul Wajntraub, Leadership Coach, The Real Leadership Company and Lynton Allan, Sketch and Tell

Terms and Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. By submitting your registration, you are agreeing to be bound by the following terms and conditions:

1. You will receive an automated invoice which is payable by the EARLIER of:

30 days from the date of the invoice; or
Thursday 12th November 2026, the day before the event. If the invoice is not paid within this timeframe, the AAGE reserves the right to cancel the booking or to remove the eligibility for any discounted prices.

3. All AAGE event attendees must abide by the AAGE's Code of Conduct.

The Big Meet 2027, All Venues - Exhibitor Bulk Booking (09 Mar 2027)

Mon, 08 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to offer organisations the opportunity to exhibit at The Big Meet 2027.

What is The Big Meet?

The Big Meet, organised by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE), is Australia’s leading multi-university careers fair, bringing together students from all universities within each host city for a one-day recruitment event.

Why Exhibit?

The Big Meet offers exhibitors a highly efficient and cost-effective way to connect with students and graduates from multiple universities in a single day.

Whether you’re working with limited time, resources or budget, The Big Meet provides exceptional exposure to a large pool of potential candidates across a range of disciplines and institutions.

2027 Exhibitors will also have access to data, insights and case studies from the AAGE and our industry partners to help them understand the candidate market and establish themselves as an employer of choice.

The Big Meet ‘Sensory Reduced Hour’ – Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney & Brisbane

We will be running a Sensory Reduced Hour in 2027, catering to students who may find the busy atmosphere of a careers fair challenging. The Big Meet will run from 11.00am to 2.30/3.30pm with the Sensory Reduced Hour opening the event at 11.00am. The break down of event timings are listed below:

Melbourne & Sydney

11.00am - 12.00pm Sensory Reduced Hour
12.00pm - 3.30pm - Big Meet (General Admission)

Brisbane & Adelaide

11.00am - 12.00pm Sensory Reduced Hour
12.00pm - 2.30pm - Big Meet (General Admission)

Perth

12.00pm - 2.00pm (No Sensory Reduced Hour)

Exhibitors will set up as usual, and the AAGE will liaise with the Convention Centre and our event partners to make some adjustments to the space and our communication with students to facilitate the Sensory Reduced Hour.

Student Registration for the Sensory Reduced Hour will be separate from the general admission tickets. We will be managing numbers in and out of the room during this time in an effort to create a more comfortable environment for those attending. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to connect with exhibitors in a setting that suits their needs.

Following this hour, The Big Meet will open to all other students who have registered to attend. Further information will be provided to employers in the coming months about the Sensory Reduced Hour however please let us know if you have any questions prior to booking your space.

**Please be aware that the timings provided are indicative and will be finalised in the Event Logistics documents which will be accessible on the AAGE website in late 2026.

Who Exhibits?

To view previous years exhibitors, please visit www.startmycareer.com.au/The-Big-Meet

The Big Meet will be held in the following cities in 2027:

Click the city name below to be taken to the booking form or to book all five cities at the bulk discount rate.

Terms and Conditions

Please click here to view the Terms and Conditions. Please ensure you read these carefully. By submitting your registration, you are agreeing to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

The Big Meet 2027, Perth - Exhibitor Booking (09 Mar 2027)

Tue, 09 Mar 2027 03:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to offer organisations the opportunity to exhibit at The Big Meet 2027.

What is The Big Meet?

Why Exhibit?

The Big Meet offers exhibitors a highly efficient and cost-effective way to connect with students and graduates from multiple universities in a single day.

Whether you’re working with limited time, resources or budget, The Big Meet provides exceptional exposure to a large pool of potential candidates across a range of disciplines and institutions.

Who Exhibits?

To view previous years exhibitors, please visit www.startmycareer.com.au/The-Big-Meet

The Big Meet will be held in the following cities in 2027:

Click the city name below to be taken to the booking form or to book all five cities at the bulk discount rate.

Terms and Conditions

Please click here to view the Terms and Conditions. Please ensure you read these carefully. By submitting your registration, you are agreeing to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

The Big Meet 2027, Melbourne - Exhibitor Booking (11 Mar 2027)

Thu, 11 Mar 2027 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to offer organisations the opportunity to exhibit at The Big Meet 2027.

What is The Big Meet?

Why Exhibit?

The Big Meet offers exhibitors a highly efficient and cost-effective way to connect with students and graduates from multiple universities in a single day.

Whether you’re working with limited time, resources or budget, The Big Meet provides exceptional exposure to a large pool of potential candidates across a range of disciplines and institutions.

The Big Meet ‘Sensory Reduced Hour’ – Melbourne

We will be running a Sensory Reduced Hour in 2027, catering to students who may find the busy atmosphere of a careers fair challenging. The Big Meet will run from 11.00am to 3.30pm with the Sensory Reduced Hour opening the event at 11.00am. The breakdown of event timings are listed below:

11.00am - 12.00 noon – Sensory Reduced Hour **
12.00 noon - 3.30pm – The Big Meet (General Admission) **

**Please be aware that the timings provided are indicative and will be finalised in the Event Logistics documents which will be accessible on the AAGE website in late 2026.

Who Exhibits?

To view previous years exhibitors, please visit www.startmycareer.com.au/The-Big-Meet

The Big Meet will be held in the following cities in 2027:

Click the city name below to be taken to the booking form or to book all five cities at the bulk discount rate.

Terms and Conditions

Please click here to view the Terms and Conditions. Please ensure you read these carefully. By submitting your registration, you are agreeing to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

The Big Meet 2027, Adelaide - Exhibitor Booking (18 Mar 2027)

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 00:30:00 GMT

We are pleased to offer organisations the opportunity to exhibit at The Big Meet 2027.

What is The Big Meet?

Why Exhibit?

The Big Meet offers exhibitors a highly efficient and cost-effective way to connect with students and graduates from multiple universities in a single day.

Whether you’re working with limited time, resources or budget, The Big Meet provides exceptional exposure to a large pool of potential candidates across a range of disciplines and institutions.

The Big Meet ‘Sensory Reduced Hour’ – Adelaide

We will be running a Sensory Reduced Hour in 2027, catering to students who may find the busy atmosphere of a careers fair challenging. The Big Meet will run from 11.00am to 2.30pm with the Sensory Reduced Hour opening the event at 11.00am. The breakdown of event timings are listed below:

11.00am - 12.00 noon – Sensory Reduced Hour **
12.00 noon - 2.30pm – The Big Meet (General Admission) **

**Please be aware that the timings provided are indicative and will be finalised in the Event Logistics documents which will be accessible on the AAGE website in late 2026.

Who Exhibits?

To view previous years exhibitors, please visit www.startmycareer.com.au/The-Big-Meet

The Big Meet will be held in the following cities in 2027:

Click the city name below to be taken to the booking form or to book all five cities at the bulk discount rate.

Terms and Conditions

Please click here to view the Terms and Conditions. Please ensure you read these carefully. By submitting your registration, you are agreeing to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

The Big Meet 2027, Sydney - Exhibitor Booking (19 Mar 2027)

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to offer organisations the opportunity to exhibit at The Big Meet 2027.

What is The Big Meet?

Why Exhibit?

The Big Meet offers exhibitors a highly efficient and cost-effective way to connect with students and graduates from multiple universities in a single day.

Whether you’re working with limited time, resources or budget, The Big Meet provides exceptional exposure to a large pool of potential candidates across a range of disciplines and institutions.

The Big Meet ‘Sensory Reduced Hour’ – Sydney

11.00am - 12.00 noon – Sensory Reduced Hour **
12.00 noon - 3.30pm – The Big Meet (General Admission) **

**Please be aware that the timings provided are indicative and will be finalised in the Event Logistics documents which will be accessible on the AAGE website in late 2026.

Who Exhibits?

To view previous years exhibitors, please visit www.startmycareer.com.au/The-Big-Meet

The Big Meet will be held in the following cities in 2027:

Click the city name below to be taken to the booking form or to book all five cities at the bulk discount rate.

Terms and Conditions

Please click here to view the Terms and Conditions. Please ensure you read these carefully. By submitting your registration, you are agreeing to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

The Big Meet 2027, Brisbane - Exhibitor Booking (22 Mar 2027)

Mon, 22 Mar 2027 01:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to offer organisations the opportunity to exhibit at The Big Meet 2027.

What is The Big Meet?

Why Exhibit?

The Big Meet offers exhibitors a highly efficient and cost-effective way to connect with students and graduates from multiple universities in a single day.

Whether you’re working with limited time, resources or budget, The Big Meet provides exceptional exposure to a large pool of potential candidates across a range of disciplines and institutions.

The Big Meet ‘Sensory Reduced Hour’ – Brisbane

We will be running a Sensory Reduced Hour in 2027, catering to students who may find the busy atmosphere of a careers fair challenging. The Big Meet will run from 11.00am to 3.00pm with the Sensory Reduced Hour opening the event at 11.00am. The breakdown of event timings are listed below:

11.00am - 12.00 noon – Sensory Reduced Hour **
12.00 noon - 3.00pm – The Big Meet (General Admission) **

**Please be aware that the timings provided are indicative and will be finalised in the Event Logistics documents which will be accessible on the AAGE website in late 2026.

Who Exhibits?

To view previous years exhibitors, please visit www.startmycareer.com.au/The-Big-Meet

The Big Meet will be held in the following cities in 2027:

Click the city name below to be taken to the booking form or to book all five cities at the bulk discount rate.

Terms and Conditions

Please click here to view the Terms and Conditions. Please ensure you read these carefully. By submitting your registration, you are agreeing to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.