{"id":6480,"date":"2025-09-05T08:26:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T22:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/?p=6480"},"modified":"2025-09-08T16:07:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T06:07:27","slug":"beyond-certainty-symposium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/beyond-certainty-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Certainty Symposium: Navigating volatility through thought leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Wednesday 8 October 2025<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 9.30am\u20133.45pm AEST<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Online<\/p>\n<p>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 \u2013 and to share it \u2013 when the ground beneath us is constantly shifting?<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Beyond Certainty Symposium<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A global conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The program features a compelling mix of <strong>international keynote speakers<\/strong> and <strong>panel discussions<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>The event will also include <strong>interactive breakout sessions<\/strong>, offering attendees the chance to contribute ideas, share provocations, and begin shaping responses to the complex issues at hand.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Who should attend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This event is open to <strong>librarians, information professionals, academics, policy makers, and industry leaders<\/strong> \u2013 anyone interested in the future of knowledge, access, and discovery in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Outcomes and next steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Beyond Certainty Symposium is not the end of the conversation \u2013 it\u2019s the beginning. Insights and ideas generated during the event will be captured in a <strong>post-symposium report<\/strong>, which will serve as a foundation for future action across sectors.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Register now<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To learn more and register, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/deakin.libcal.com\/event\/5849582\">Beyond Certainty Symposium event page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025 Time: 9.30am\u20133.45pm 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 \u2013 and to share it \u2013 when the ground beneath us is constantly shifting? 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