Economic and Social Outlook Conference
Tuesday 8 November 2022, Sofitel Melbourne
The Melbourne Institute and The Australian are proud to present the 2022 Economic and Social Outlook Conference.
The Outlook Conference is the premier national forum on economic and social policy that brings together thought leaders and policy influencers for rigorous discussion of issues facing Australia today.
The next conference will take place Tuesday 8 November 2022 at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. A welcome dinner will be held on Monday 7 November 2022 at Melbourne Town Hall.
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About the Melbourne Institute
The Melbourne Institute is Australia’s pre-eminent economic and social policy research institute that is a part of the Faculty of Business and Economics at The University of Melbourne. We undertake high-quality, independent and impartial economic research and build data and analytical capacity for undertaking this research through our creation of data sets such as HILDA, MABEL and Journeys Home, the linking and transformation of administrative data sets, and the undertaking of field experiments and randomised controlled trials.
Our work with government, business and community groups has been powering effective change for over 55 years, and through our research we play an important role in creating fundamental policy and practice.
We enhance understanding of issues affecting Australia and Australians today, and apply this knowledge to shape debate and drive evidence-based change.

About The Australian
The Australian is Australia’s national news brand. In a world of sound bites and spin, we keep Australians fully and accurately informed about the issues that matter. For over half a century, we have been the nation’s most trusted source of news, insight, analysis and opinion. We tell the stories that need telling, hold those in power to account, provoke national debate and spare no effort in pursuing the truth according to the very highest standards of journalistic rigour. Ultimately, we help Australians know where they stand.
Sponsorship opportunities at the 2022 Economic and Social Outlook Conference
The Economic and Social Outlook Conference is the premier forum for debate on Australia’s economic and social policy. Since 2002, it has gathered key thought leaders from across government, academia, business and non-government to debate cutting-edgy policy thinking and research findings.
Attended by an array of delegates from federal and state government, professional bodies, the business community and academia, the Economic and Social Outlook Conference provides conference partners with a unique opportunity to raise their brand profile and positioning to a highly targeted and engaged audience.
We invite you to join us in a special partnership with four opportunities to connect with our audience
- Brand awareness
Premium positioning at Australia's leading economic and social policy conference will be seen by our 350+ delegates - Online engagement
Direct links from the Outlook Conference website will provide a new source to drive traffic to your own web assets - Audience exposure
Media engagement and online activity will connect you to a national and international audience - Network opportunity
Network with policy influencers, academics and business leaders in formal and informal settings at the conference and dinner
Talk to us about sponsorship options
For queries contact:
Jess Delon
Events Coordinator
Tel: +61 3 8344 2199
Email: outlook-conference@unimelb.edu.au
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The Melbourne Institute is Australia’s pre-eminent economic and social policy research institution. We are renowned for our high-quality, independent and impartial applied research and our development of longitudinal survey tools. Our work with government, business and community groups has been powering effective change for over 55 years, and through our research we play an important role in creating fundamental policy and practice.
We enhance understanding of issues affecting Australia and Australians today, and apply this knowledge to shape debate and drive evidence-based change.
The Melbourne Institute–The Australian Economic and Social Outlook Conference is Australia’s premier public policy event.
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