About CHANGE Conference

Hosted by Social Marketing @ Griffith and The Behaviour Change Collaborative, CHANGE conference is an annual event for practitioners, professionals, researchers, and experts committed to driving measurable social, health, and environmental change.

Over two days, engage in thought-provoking keynotes, interactive workshops, and insightful discussions showcasing real-world impact. Learn from leading experts, discover the latest strategies, and gain practical tools to apply in your work.

Come join us in person at Griffith University’s South Bank campus, Brisbane, for CHANGE 2026, and be part of a community of changemakers who value collaboration, innovation, and action.

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What you’ll gain from CHANGE 2026

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EMPOWER

Gain the knowledge, confidence, and inspiration to drive change. Hear from experts, explore new ideas, and discover fresh perspectives.

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ENABLE

Leave with tools, skills, and connections to turn insights into action. Learn proven strategies, engage in interactive sessions, and grow your network.

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ENACT

CHANGE 2026 doesn’t stop when the conference ends. Put your learning into action, follow key pathways, and create a meaningful and lasting impact.

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Who attends CHANGE conference?

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"It was amazing to meet, reconnect with and be inspired by marketers who no longer just want to sell things but are looking for a 'change' in their careers and lives, to use marketing to create more change that benefits societies and the planet."

"I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to reflect on all this as I prepare for the next chapter of my journey, where my passion for nature, mental health, and people will continue to guide me. There is so much to learn from the changemakers around us, and I’m ready to add my link to the chain."

"An incredible mix of minds—from government, academia, consultancies, and social enterprises—all gathered to learn how to drive meaningful change."

"I was so inspired by the conference. The range of speakers, the diversity of people attending, and their overall passion for change."

"The breadth of topics across multiple sectors, as well as ample opportunities to talk with both practitioners and academics in an informal setting, are key strengths."

"I loved that we all had the same conference experience."

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Making CHANGE Together

CHANGE 2026 is brought to you by

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Delivering evidence-based research and impact is what Social Marketing @ Griffith does best. We are the world’s largest university-based social marketing centre. We work in partnership with social change practitioners, thinkers, and scientists to ensure that people and our planet come first. Our work continues to deliver significant health, environmental, and social benefits in Australia and abroad.

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The Behaviour Change Collaborative is a social enterprise that works with academia, government, and civil society to address health, social and environmental challenges. We’ve been delivering successful social marketing and behaviour change programs for more than a decade and have also quickly built a reputation as one of Australia’s leading behavioural research providers. We have a multi-disciplinary global network of subject matter experts and partners, all of whom are committed to influencing behaviours to improve lives.

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FAQs

CHANGE 2026 conference is for anyone focused on achieving measurable change that benefits people, communities, and the planet. Whether you work in government, NGO, not-for-profit, non-profit, charity, social enterprise, academia, or the commercial industry, this conference offers an excellent opportunity to join a community of change agents and learn from experts who have experience in making change happen. See who has previously attended the CHANGE conference, click here.

You will need your confirmation number, which can be found at the bottom of your registration confirmation email. If you require any assistance, please email socialmarketing@griffith.edu.au.

We are always willing to help with group bookings and charities with discounts when we are able! If you require assistance with this, please send an email to socialmarketing@griffith.edu.au.

A refund will be issued if a cancellation request is made by 21 September 2026. However, cancellations after this date will be subject to the full conference fee. Please be aware that failure to attend the conference without prior cancellation will result in being charged the entire conference cost.

If you cannot attend in person, you can pre-order the recordings (full audio and visual) of all speaker sessions from CHANGE 2026, which will be sent to you the following week after the conference. In-person attendees will also receive access to these recordings for post-conference.

For all information on accommodation, transportation, and local amenities near the venue, click here.

To suggest a speaker, please email socialmarketing@griffith.edu.au, including details on why you believe the proposed speaker would be an ideal fit for the CHANGE conference. Additionally, please provide links to their recent speaking engagements.

We’re here to help! If your question isn’t listed above, feel free to contact us and our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Please email socialmarketing@griffith.edu.au