2025 AASB Forums Registration Site

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The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) 2025 Forums will be hosted across three days in Melbourne, Australia.

  • Research Forum, co-hosted with the University of Melbourne on Monday, 17 November at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

  • Sustainability Research Forum on Tuesday, 18 November at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

  • Applied Research - Shaping Standard Setting on Wednesday, 19 November at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne

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AASB Research Forum - Monday 17 November 2025

The AASB 2025 Research Forum, co-hosted with the University of Melbourne, will be hosted at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.

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Indicate which sessions you will be attending for the AASB 2025 Research Forum.

PLEASE NOTE: all times are listed in Melbourne, VIC time zone (AEDT GMT+11)

AASB Research Forum Session 1

Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 10:15 AM - 1:30 PM

Session 1 includes:
· Opening remarks and Welcome
· Keynote Speaker 1: Professor Michael Davern, University of Melbourne
· Keynote Speaker 2: Commissioner Julie Abramson, Productivity Commission
· Research Presentation and Panel Discussion: Digital Corporate Reporting Practice: Challenges, implications and lessons for policy development
· Morning tea and lunch provided if attending in person.

AASB Research Forum Session 2

Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Session 2 includes:
· Research Presentation and Panel Discussion: Accounting for investments in Artificial Intelligence: Evidence from current trends
· Afternoon tea provided in attending in person

AASB Research Forum Session 3

Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Session 3 includes:
· Research presentation and panel discussion: Cyber Risk Disclosures in Australia: An Exploration of Current and Best Practice
· Panel discussion: Rethinking the Future Global Reporting Landscape
· Closing remarks

AASB Research Forum Networking Drinks

Location: West Tower Suites, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 4:40 PM - 5:40 PM

Sustainability Research Forum - Tuesday 18 November 2025

The AASB 2025 Sustainability Research Forum at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.

Focused on sustainability reporting, this forum will highlight topical research as well as bring together presenters speaking on current developments, implementation challenges and opportunities in the evolving sustainability landscape.

 

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PLEASE NOTE: all times are listed in Melbourne, VIC time zone (AEDT GMT+11)

Sustainability Research Forum – Tuesday 18 November 2025

Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Full day program only, no individual sessions available.

•Program will include a number of keynote speakers, panel discussions and Q&A.  Further details and full agenda will be provided closer to the date.
•Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea will be provided if attending in person

Sustainability Research Forum Networking Drinks

Location: West Tower Suites, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Applied Research - Shaping Standard Setting - Wednesday 19 November 2025

The AASB 2025 Applied Research - Shaping Standard Setting at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.

Designed to bridge the gap between research and practice, this forum highlights research projects that the AASB commissioned which directly inform AASB projects. Sessions will include presentations, Q&A, and interactive polling to engage participants in shaping future directions. 

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PLEASE NOTE: all times are listed in Melbourne, VIC time zone (AEDT GMT+11)

Applied Research – Shaping Standard Setting Technical Program

Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Full day program only, no individual sessions available.

•Program will showcase research commissioned by the AASB.  Will include research findings, panel discussions and Q&A.  Further details and full agenda will be provided closer to the date.
•Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea will be provided if attending in person

Applied Research Networking Drinks

Location: Mayfair Pre Function Area, Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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