The Community Engagement Summit is coming to Perth and Sydney
Join us in Perth in November 2026 or Sydney in February 2027 for practical insights, fresh ideas and connections with engagement professionals. Tickets are on sale now.
The pinnacle event on the Community Engagement Summit Series calendar is our annual Summit.
We run these events to give our participants an opportunity to gain practical tools, fresh ideas, and new connections to help tackle the challenges they face on engagement pieces of work every day.
With presentations delivered by engagement professionals, learnings will be grounded in lived experience, addressing engagement challenges from engaging hard-to-reach groups, building and maintaining trust, and finding the time, resources, and strategies that deliver genuine results.
2026 PERTH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMIT
The Community Engagement Summit is making its return to Perth, WA in November 2026!
For the first time since 2018, the Community Engagement Summit Series is making its way to Perth for a two-day event for engagement and social impact professionals across WA.
Master Class Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026
Summit Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Location: Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club, Scarborough WA 6019
Why attend our WA Summit Series?
✅ Learn from industry leaders and real-world case studies
✅ Discover tools and techniques to improve your engagement practice
✅ Build your professional network in a friendly, collaborative atmosphere
✅ Enjoy a stunning beachside venue and relaxed post-event drinks
Community Engagement Summit 2026 – Engagement by the Beach
📅 Thursday 19 November 2026
📍 Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club
Bringing together WA’s network of engagement and social impact professionals to share the latest ideas and a day of learning and inspiration afront the beautiful backdrop of Scarborough Beach.
Community Engagement Masterclass
📅 Wednesday 18 November 2026
📍Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club
Prior to the Summit, Captivate Consulting will be delivering a 1-day Masterclass with engagement experts Darius Turner and Dr. Joel Fredericks from the University of Sydney.
The Master Class Schedule will be released closer to the event date.
2027 SYDNEY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMIT
Our 2027 Summit and Masterclass is currently on sale! These sessions will feature inspiring presentations, real-world case studies, interactive sessions, and collaborative activities led by experts from across government, consulting, academia, and engagement technology. Expect thought-provoking conversations on the big themes shaping engagement, from new ways of connecting with communities to creative approaches that make participation meaningful.
If you’re ready to reimagine how communities and decision-makers work together, this will be the perfect way to start off your new year.
The Community Engagement Summit is proudly delivered by Captivate Consulting.
Tickets are on sale now via the link below. Be sure to take advantage of our Early Bird pricing and we hope to see you there!
Community Engagement Summit 2026 – Engagement by the Beach
📅 Thursday 18 February 2027
📍 Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, Manly Beach
The Community Engagement Summit is back for 2027 – bringing together our network of engagement professionals to share the latest ideas and a day of learning and inspiration afront the beautiful backdrop of Manly.
Community Engagement Master Class
📅 Wednesday 17 February 2027
📍 Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, Manly Beach
Prior to the Summit, we will be delivering a 1-day Masterclass with engagement expert Dr. Joel Fredericks from the University of Sydney.
The Master Class Schedule will be released closer to the event date.
Why attend?
✅ Learn from industry leaders and real-world case studies
✅ Discover tools and techniques to improve your engagement practice
✅ Build your professional network in a friendly, collaborative atmosphere
✅ Enjoy a stunning beachside venue and relaxed post-event drinks
Sponsoring our events provides a wonderful opportunity to share your brand and messages with key decision makers across Australia.
Sponsoring events delivered by Captivate Conferences will place your organisation directly in front of decision makers from a wide range of industries. In addition to on-the-day exposure, we promote our sponsors as partners throughout our promotional campaign from start to finish, potentially reaching thousands of professionals in your target market.
