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Program
9:00 am - 10:20 am - 23 October 2024
Welcome to ACFID Conference 2024
9:25 am
Maneaba Movements
Aselu OBrien - Draughtsman - Tuvalu Lands and Survey Department, Gitty Yee - Communications Officer - TuCAN – Tuvalu Climate Action Network, Marion Mono - Climate Change Project Officer - Fusi Alofa Association, Rabwena Ieete - Volunteer - Kiribati Rotaract Club , Miriam Moriati - President - Rotaract Youth of Kiribati
10:20 am - 10:50 am - 23 October 2024
Short Break
Break - HYBRID
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10:50 am
Rethinking Solidarity: Exploring the role of international development organisations in local movements
Pradip Pariyar - Founder and Chairperson - Dalit Lives Matter Global Alliance, Tom Tanhchareun - Strategic Adviser – Foreign Policy - Equality Australia, Faaolo Utumapu-Utailesolo - Pacific Program Officer - Disability Rights Fund, Veasna Nuon - Country Manager, Cambodia - Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA, Kate Lee - Executive Officer - Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - 23 October 2024
Lunch Break
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - 23 October 2024
Concurrent Session
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - 23 October 2024
Concurrent Session
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - 23 October 2024
Concurrent Session
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - 23 October 2024
Concurrent Session
1:30 pm
F1.6 Achieving Effective Climate Resilience in the Pacific through Integrated ‘Multi-sectoral’ Development/Humanitarian Approaches
Anna Gero - Research Director - Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney, Jessica Lees - Director - Humanitarian Advisory Group, Sangita Kumar - Head of Pacific Regional Development - Habitat for Humanity Fiji, Chris Govers - Head of International Programs - Habitat for Humanity Australia
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - 23 October 2024
Concurrent Session
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - 23 October 2024
Virtual Concurrent Session
1:30 pm
V1.1 Enhancing resilience of coastal communities in Southeast Asia to climate change through improved social cohesion
Sam Quinn - Climate Change & Environmental Protection Coordinator - Caritas Australia, Maila Quiring - Project Coordinator (CAPACities project) - Catholic Relief Services, Philippines, Rowena Soriaga - Director of Programs - Institute of Environmental Science for Social Change (ESSC), Zairah Lyn Valenzona - Nocnocan Community Research Team Coordinator - Research and Advocacy for Climate Policy and Action Project (RACPA)
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - 23 October 2024
Virtual Concurrent Session
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - 23 October 2024
Virtual Concurrent Session
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm - 23 October 2024
Short Break
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3:00 pm - 3:50 pm - 23 October 2024
Plenary Keynote
4:00 pm - 4:20 pm - 23 October 2024
Short Break - AGM reg
4:20 pm - 6:00 pm - 23 October 2024
ACFID Annual General Meeting
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm - 23 October 2024
Pre-Dinner Drinks | Sponsored by StoneX
Social Function - IN-PERSON ONLY
We’re pleased to announce StoneX as the sponsor of the Pre-Dinner Drinks for the ACFID National Conference on 23rd October. StoneX, known for its global payments solutions, supports organisations working across borders, ensuring efficient and secure transactions in challenging regions. This is a great chance to connect with industry leaders and discuss how global financial services can support international development efforts. Join us for drinks, networking, and conversations that drive impact in the international development sector.
6:50 pm - 9:50 pm - 23 October 2024
Conference Dinner
Social Function - Presentations
ACFID and our Platinum Sponsor, Delegation of the European Union to Australia, invite you to join us this year for dinner. This is your chance to hear from our guest speaker, the Hon Tim Watts MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs who will be providing an update on the state of international development throughout our region and an overview of the Government’s priorities following the next election.
This keynote will start at 7:05PM PROMPT so please arrive early!
We will also celebrate the achievements of colleagues in the sector with the ACFID Awards.
If you haven't registered for dinner, get in touch!
This keynote will start at 7:05PM PROMPT so please arrive early!
We will also celebrate the achievements of colleagues in the sector with the ACFID Awards.
If you haven't registered for dinner, get in touch!