Beyond Certainty Symposium: Navigating volatility through thought leadership
Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025
Time: 9.30am–3.45pm AEST
Location: Online
In a world shaped by accelerating geopolitical tensions, financial instability, and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, how do we make sense of discovery? What does it mean to seek knowledge – and to share it – when the ground beneath us is constantly shifting?
The Beyond Certainty Symposium is a timely online event that brings together global and local voices to explore these questions. Designed as a space for thought leadership and collaborative inquiry, the symposium will examine the implications of volatility across sectors and disciplines, with a particular focus on the evolving relationship between libraries, publishers, and knowledge systems.
A global conversation
The program features a compelling mix of international keynote speakers and panel discussions with global experts and local authorities. Participants will engage with a wide range of perspectives on the challenges and opportunities presented by our current moment.
The event will also include interactive breakout sessions, offering attendees the chance to contribute ideas, share provocations, and begin shaping responses to the complex issues at hand.
Who should attend?
This event is open to librarians, information professionals, academics, policy makers, and industry leaders – anyone interested in the future of knowledge, access, and discovery in a rapidly changing world.
Whether you’re navigating the implications of AI in research, rethinking publishing models, or exploring the social responsibilities of information institutions, this symposium offers a valuable opportunity to connect and reflect.
Outcomes and next steps
The Beyond Certainty Symposium is not the end of the conversation – it’s the beginning. Insights and ideas generated during the event will be captured in a post-symposium report, which will serve as a foundation for future action across sectors.
Register now
To learn more and register, visit the Beyond Certainty Symposium event page.