The 2027 NEXUS Australia Summit is a gathering of next gen (under 45yrs) philanthropists, impact investors, and exceptional young social change makers. This event will amplify brave voices and champion bold ideas, encouraging collaboration to address complex challenges facing society today. Through NEXUS pillars – Connect, Inspire, Activate – attendees will explore innovative solutions and forge partnerships for lasting impact. 

The Summit will include compelling plenaries, networking, and action-oriented workshops that will cut through the buzzwords, sort the passing fads from emerging best practice, and connect you to your new peers. Expect sessions that deeply explore the opportunities, challenges, insights and innovations to reshape the way we can lead positive change now and into the future.

The Summit is by application and invitation only, with limited places available and only for those that fit the member demographic. 

Connect. Inspire. Activate.

CONNECT. Social cohesion is the foundation for every progress. We will build trust across peers, cultures and beliefs. This is a place to find your people and search for common ground.

INSPIRE. We will hear from leaders already making bold moves on the questions that define our time, from the promise and peril of AI to climate action, First Nations-led enterprise, mental health, education, philanthropy's role in a strong democracy, and more.

ACTIVATE. Ideas only matter when they move. Whether you’re thinking about where to direct your capital, how to use your influence, what to build, who to partner with or what kind of philanthropist you want to become, the Summit is designed to help you move from “What if?” to “What next?”

The Summit will take place at Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont, Sydney. Doltone House is located along the historic wharfs and has panoramic views of the Harbour Bridge and city skyline. For more information on the venue, visit their website here. 

Address: Level 3/26-32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009

Directions to Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf.

Street entrance: The 2027 NEXUS Australia Summit will be held at the Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf - Level 3/26-32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, NSW 2009

Public transport: Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf is a 1.8km walk from Town Hall Station. Trains depart from Central Station to Town Hall Station regularly and operate. The Light Rail departs from Central Station to The Star every 10-15 minutes. The State Transit Bus Route 389 regularly departs from City – Town Hall Park Street to Pirrama Rd. The ferry operates daily from Wharf No. 5 at Circular Quay and stops at Pyrmont Bay, and is a 640m walk to Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf.

Parking: The Star Parking car park entry is on Edward Street or Pirrama Road. For further information, call (02) 9777 9000. Discounted parking of $15 is available when you validate your ticket at Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf. Wilson Jones Bay Wharf car park is located at 17–23 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont (opposite Doltone House).

The Summit will be held from 9 - 11 March 2027.

The high level agenda is as follows:

• Tuesday, 9 March 6:30pm - 10:30pm AEDT: Official Opening Dinner.

• Wednesday, 10 March 9am - 5.45pm AEDT: Full-day program with plenaries breakouts, workshops, and networking. 6pm - 9pm AEDT: Informal evening activities.

• Thursday, 11 March 9am - 5.45pm AEDT: Full-day program with plenaries, breakouts, workshops, and more opportunities for connection.  6pm - 9pm AEDT: Optional closing drinks - location TBC. 

The program will feature notable experts and innovators from around the world who will share insights on climate change, First Nations justice, mental health, economic inequality, and more. 

Program updates will be made here and a full detailed agenda will be available in 2027.

The NEXUS Australia Summit delegations are carefully curated to bring together next gen leaders including next gen and emerging philanthropists, inheritors, impact investors and social change makers.  NEXUS Summits are by application and invitation only. 

• - We define next gen and emerging philanthropists and impact investors as those (under 45 yrs) with either inherited or self made wealth currently (or interested in learning about) using capital (financial and otherwise) to pursue positive change.

• - We define next gen social change makers as exceptional emerging social entrepreneurs, founders, youth led social and environmental change organisations' leaders (under 45 yrs), and founders of grassroots organisations.

Once you attend a Summit you become a Member of NEXUS Australia, and you remain a member for 5 years, which means you can attend member-only events and initiatives. 

We aim to maintain a ratio of 50% wealth holders, 30% social entrepreneurs/social influencers, 15% Corporate funders/investors in social change and philanthropic advisors and 5% Young leaders in public service ‘Role models / Influencers’.

You can apply here. Apply early as spaces are strictly limited.

General Early Bird (until 7 December) - AUD $1,290

General Admission - AUD $1,590

Social Change Maker Early Bird - under 3M annual revenue (until 7 December) - AUD $850

Social Change Maker - Under 3M annual revenue - AUD $1,050

NEXUS Summits are by application and invitation. 

* Scholarship ticket - AUD $0. We have a limited number of fully subsidised places available for early-stage young social change-makers where cost is a barrier and First Nations people. These applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Your ticket grants full access to the entire Summit program, including the official opening dinner, keynotes, workshops, panels, and networking sessions. Meals and refreshments during sessions are also provided.

We do not offer single day tickets, but please contact us to discuss any particular needs you have around your ability to attend over two days.

If you’re interested in volunteering or speaking at the Summit, please contact us at info@nexusaustralia.org.au.

Sydney offers a wide range of accommodation options within easy reach of the Summit venue, from boutique hotels to more budget-friendly choices. We recommend booking early, as March is a busy time in Sydney. We will be sharing partner accommodation discounts in November.

Our social change maker ticket price is available to early stage social entrepreneurs (annual revenue under 3M per ACNC listing). We do not make any profit from our summit, and as a NFP ourselves, we work to keep all prices as accessible as possible. 

We have a limited number of fully subsidised places available for early-stage young social change-makers where cost is a barrier and First Nations people. These applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

You can follow NEXUS Australia on our social media channels or subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates, speaker announcements, and program details.

NEXUS Australia is underpinned by valued philanthropic partners and sponsors.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more about philanthropic partnership or sponsorship at: info@nexusaustralia.org.au

All spaces at the Dolton House are wheelchair accessible. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please reach out to us at info@nexusaustralia.org.au.

NEXUS Australia is underpinned by valued philanthropic partners and sponsors.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more about philanthropic partnership or sponsorship at: info@nexusaustralia.org.au

No, the 2027 NEXUS Australia Summit will not be recorded or live-streamed. Please join us in person for the Summit by applying to attend.