36th International Geographical Congress 2028
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wurundjeri people, on which the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is built. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. Click here to learn more.
We warmly invite you to Melbourne for the 2028 Congress, ‘Making Geographical Connections’
In a world of fracture, this Congress will reconnect and create connections between colleagues; between the many fields of our dynamic discipline; between geography and other disciplines; and between academic, policy, and public realms. As Aboriginal land, Melbourne (Naarm) is surrounded by the oldest living culture in the world. Melbourne is a cosmopolitan and liveable city with a dynamic arts and culture scene. Migration connects Melbourne to many other places, while its nearby environments reflect many of Australia’s distinctive landscapes and biodiversity. Come to Melbourne in 2028!
Melbourne is impossible to pin down — a city of contrasts and surprises, where hidden laneways, world-class culture, buzzing cafés, and unique characters all collide to create experiences you won’t find anywhere else. It’s not about one thing, but everything at once — unexpected, unrepeatable, and every bit different.
Indulge in Victoria’s ever-expanding arts and culture scene in venues across the state. From theatre shows and live music to comedy clubs, museums, galleries and festivals, Victoria is a state of the arts.
Big Nights
Head out any day of the week and enjoy a night of live music or performing arts. There’s always a gig, comedy hour, or theatre show taking place in performance spaces, band rooms and theatres across Victoria. Discover the next big thing at a local music venue, see theatrical blockbusters in all their glory, or catch stage productions and concerts at regional cabaret halls.