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EIANZ 2025 Impact Assessment Symposium

EIANZ 2025 Impact Assessment Symposium

Impact assessment (IA) is always under pressure to do more with less – time, funding and personnel. This has driven a focus on streamlining the processes of IA. A key concern though is that constant streamlining can be a distraction that can lead to poorer environmental and social outcomes. The argument then becomes about defending key parts of the IA process – for example scoping, community involvement, risk aversion and appeals.

What is often forgotten amongst this are the outcomes – what is IA trying to achieve?

This symposium seeks to shift the debate from efficiency of process to achievement of outcomes, and asks a simple question – how can IA deliver better environmental and social outcomes? This question invites us to critically examine all that we do in impact assessment. It goes beyond efficiency and focuses on effectiveness. It does not exclude an examination of IA processes but poses a different perspective from which to consider them.

This symposium will be based on five key subthemes, that symposium call for papers and workshop sessions will address:

  • Developing IA intended outcomes
  • Barriers to outcomes-based approaches
  • Ensuring integrated assessment
  • Impact Asssessment follow-up
  • Role of strategic environmental assessment and regional planning

Submit an abstract here →


Why you cannot afford to miss this event!

  • Reframe your practice with an outcomes first approach that maintains rigour while delivering meaningful results
  • Discover practical methods to evaluate and enhance IA effectiveness beyond mere speed metrics
  • Defend critical elements like community engagement from efficiency-driven cuts by demonstrating their value to outcomes
  • Connect with thought leaders who are successfully balancing process improvements with outcome integrity
  • Take home actionable strategies to implement outcome-focused approaches in your organisation immediately.

Secure your place today to be part of redefining excellence in Impact Assessment.

Who should attend?

The EIANZ 2025 Impact Assessment Symposium brings together practitioners, regulators and researchers to explore these critical issues within the context of a changing world, to discuss and propose solutions. The symposium will enable discussion and collaboration about how impact assessment professionals can lead the conversation and appropriately respond to these emerging trends. The symposium is open to EIANZ members and non-members. Please distribute this announcement to anyone in your organisation or professional circle who may be interested in attending or presenting.

Registrations are now open!

The EIANZ 2025 Impact Assessment Symposium will include two days of technical content including plenary sessions, panel sessions and abstract presentations. Delegates are invited to attend the networking event at the end of day one which is included in the registration fee. Register via the blue box at the bottom of the page.

Early bird registration rates**

EIANZ member $750
EIANZ Student member $260
Non-members $960

** Early bird registration is available until 31 May 2025. This is an all inclusive registration fee charged in AUD including GST. Registrations are via credit card. If you are unable to register and pay via credit card please contact us at office@eianz.org.
NZAIA members please contact events@eianz.org to obtain the member rate.
Four Points by Sheraton are offering delegates a discount off the guest king room rates at their property. There is a set amount of rooms, available on a first in best dressed basis. Details on how to access the discount is provided in your registration confirmation email.

Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship of the EIANZ 2025 Impact Assessment Symposium provides an outstanding opportunity to secure high profile brand recognition with delegates and speakers who are leading experts in impact assessment, policy and practice in Australia. Gold, Silver and Bronze packages are available and we can tailor a package to suit your organisation.

View the sponsorship prospectus →

Not an EIANZ member?

Consider joining as a student, associate or full member today! Join prior to registering for the symposium to take advantage of the discounted member rates.
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Cancellation Policy

Should you need to cancel your registration the following conditions apply:

  • 50% refund up to 4 weeks before the event
  • 25% refund up to 2 weeks before
  • No refund less than 7 days before the event
  • Accept an alternative person in lieu of someone who can’t attend who meets the criteria of the ticket
  • Notification of cancellation must be provided to EIANZ Central Office by email office@eianz.org

Event details

When: 27 - 28 August 2025

Where: Aerial UTS Function Centre
Bldg 10/Lv 7, 235 Jones Street
Ultimo, NSW

Cost: $750 EIANZ members | $260 EIANZ student members | $960 Non-members

Registrations Close: 31st August 25 5:00 PM

Contact: EIANZ Central Office on +61 3 8593 4140 or office@eianz.org

Register now and secure your attendance