Welcome to the 2026 Australasian Association of Philosophy Conference
hosted by the University of Waikato from Sunday 5 July to Thursday 9 July 2026.
The conference brings together professional philosophers and student researchers to present and discuss papers across the full range of philosophical subfields.
The program begins with the President’s Address on Sunday late afternoon and concludes with the Conference Dinner on Thursday evening. From Monday to Thursday, each day begins with a keynote address, followed by five contributed paper sessions. Each contributed paper session is 55 minutes, with the academic program concluding at 5.30pm NZT each day.
On Wednesday evening, conference registrants are invited to attend the public panel Better Thinking, Better Decisions, exploring how critical thinking can strengthen judgement, leadership, and decision-making in organisations, public service, and communities. Registrants are welcome to attend, but must register separately.
For those attending in person, optional social events include evening tastings, a Women in Philosophy get-together, climbing, the Conference Dinner, and a guided Ancient Forest Walk at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari on Friday 10 July. These events require advance sign-up and may incur an additional cost.
Please use this app to view the program, check session details, access Zoom links and technical information, and keep up to date with important conference updates.
aap.org.au/Conference-2026-NZ
The Australasian Association of Philosophy recognises Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of this land, and their continuous connection to country, community and culture.
The Australasian Association of Philosophy recognises the unique role of Māori as Tangata Whenua and embraces Te Tiriti o Waitangi recognising Māori as tino rangitiratanga of Aotearoa/New Zealand while embracing the three guiding principles of the Treaty – Partnership Participation and Protection.
