The IPEd Conference is the premier conference for editors in Australia
and Aotearoa New Zealand.
For more than 20 years, editors have gathered to hear from some of the industry’s leading voices, to share innovative research and discuss a range of ideas and topics.
The conferences have:
- Promoted contact among editors.
- Increased research and development in the profession.
- Provided opportunities for collaboration.
Join your colleagues and be encouraged and inspired by speakers, develop your skills in workshops and build valuable connections. Whether you work as an editor, or in communications, publishing, academia, or any industry with an interest in how we communicate, the IPEd Conference is for you.
The 2025 IPEd Conference will be held at the Napier Building, University of Adelaide, from 23 July to 25 July.
“Editors as changemakers”
The theme of the 12th IPEd Conference is “Editors as changemakers”.
Editors are innovators, leaders, creators and reformers who constantly work to evolve how we use language. From accessibility to navigating the challenges of AI, editors are at the forefront of important conversations around how we communicate in education, government, business, culture and community.
Learn
from keynote addresses, papers, panel sessions, interviews, and workshops.
Connect
with industry leaders, peers, and potential collaborators from a wide range of backgrounds.
Contribute
to important conversations around how we communicate in education, government, business, culture and community.
Registrations for the 2025 IPEd Conference are now open!
Early-bird rates are available until 31 May, but don’t delay—secure your spot today.
We’re expecting around 300 editors, writers, publishers, and industry leaders from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to join us in Adelaide, making it a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect and contribute.
Stay tuned for more information on workshops!
Call for papers open now
This in-person conference is the perfect opportunity for you to share what you’ve been working on, your ideas and your skills with a group of enthusiastic people.
You’ll connect with people you’ve never met — people with a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds. You’ll also discover the experiences of other editors in your field and perhaps even opportunities for collaboration. Collaborating with other editors is a great way to help make positive, enduring changes to the editing profession.
Wednesday 23 July
Day one of the conference features a full day of workshops* – more details on workshops to be announced soon!
Thursday 24 July
Day two of the conference features a full day of keynotes, panels and presentations followed by our welcome reception where we’ll celebrate our award-winners and enjoy some exciting entertainment at a premier Adelaide venue.
Friday 25 July
Day three of the Conference features a full day of keynotes, panels and presentations. After the conference wraps up, enjoy a range of social events coordinated by branches and standing committees at venues across the city – more details to be announced soon!
Saturday 26 July and beyond
After three stimulating and invigorating days of professional development, why not extend your stay and explore one of Australia’s most exciting cities. Discover everything Adelaide has to offer from galleries and museums, markets and beaches, to a world-famous wine region and award-winning restaurants.
*Workshops are not included with registration. More information on workshops, including booking information, will be provided soon.
Speakers and presenters
Dr Eugen Bacon
Dr Eugen Bacon, an award-winning author and academic. Her pioneering work has inspired a new wave of editors to think inclusively and creatively.
Emeritus Professor
Roland Sussex OAM
Roly Sussex is a renowned linguist and editor known for his engaging and thought-provoking presentations whose insights into language’s power resonate deeply.
Sponsors
Sponsor the conference
IPEd runs the premier conference for editors in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Interested in sponsoring the IPEd Conference? Contact us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Accommodation
We have partnered with Accommodation Link to deliver accommodation discounts to a range of hotels in Adelaide.
These reduced rates will expire 30 days prior to the event. Book early for best selection and price.
Volunteer at the IPEd Conference
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to the IPEd Conference?
We’d love to hear from you! Click the button below and fill out the volunteering expression of interest.
Questions about volunteering? Contact conference@iped-editors.org
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What happened in 2023?
The 2023 conference theme was “Futureproofing the Editing Profession”. The conference looked at the challenges and opportunities facing freelance and in-house editors, and ways to help futureproof the editing profession.
