International Keynote Addresses (Live in Person)
To Fulfil Our Human Promise – The Aristotelian Picture of Character Education
Professor James Arthur, Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, University of Birmingham and Harvard Flourishing Program, Harvard University
Character Education and Flourishing in schools: Key Underpinnings and Practices
Professor Andrew Peterson, Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, University of Birmingham
Shaping
the future
Discover innovative approaches and strategies for cultivating character in today’s youth.
The Australian Character Education Summit
Monday 13 – Tuesday 14 October 2025
The King’s School, North Parramatta
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The Australian Character Education Summit is a two-day event dedicated to the deliberate integration of character education into broader school curricula and organisational cultures.
The summit provides a unique opportunity for teachers, school leaders, and character champions from the not-for-profit, government, and corporate sectors to experience personal and professional growth. Participants can network with like-minded individuals and contribute to transforming our Australian institutions with greater sense of ethics, integrity, courage, and justice.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain insights and develop practical tools to foster character development in young people through keynote speeches, panel discussions and interactive workshops led by experts in the field
Dear Delegates,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Australian Character Education Summit (ACES). As Scientific Chair, I am honoured to be part of this vital gathering of educators, researchers, and leaders dedicated to shaping the future of character education in Australia and beyond.
Character education is at the heart of developing ethical, responsible, and engaged individuals who contribute meaningfully to society. ACES provides a unique platform to explore cutting-edge research, best practices, and transformative strategies that foster character development in our schools, workplaces, and communities.
Over the course of the Summit, I encourage you to engage deeply with the insights shared, challenge conventional thinking, and collaborate with fellow delegates to drive meaningful change. Your participation and expertise are invaluable in shaping the discourse and ensuring that character education remains a central pillar of holistic learning.
I look forward to welcoming you ACES being hosted by The King’s School in 2025 and the insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and the collective impact we can achieve together. Welcome to ACES—where character leads the way.
Warm regards,
Associate Professor Dean Dudley, CF
PhD (UW), M.Sc (Oxford), M.Ed – Research (UW), CAEL (Harvard), Grad Dip Ed (UWS), B.HSc (UWS)
Scientific Chair, Australian Character Education Summit (ACES)
A unique convergence of networking and learning
- Learn from Australian and international keynote speakers in the field of character education across schools, government, and not-for-profit sectors.
- Take part in a range of workshops and lecture streams exploring the diversity of character education.
- Get practical tools and guidance from our summit sponsors in the exhibition.
- Make and renew connections at our summit social events, including a welcome event and conference dinner.
Venue and Program
The 2025 Australian Character Education Summit will be held at The King’s School in Parramatta.
The program is currently under development. We’re excited to receive expressions of interest from individuals or groups interested in presenting keynote presentations, workshops, or small group symposia/panel discussions. For more information please contact keith.barks@informa.com.au
Sponsorship and Exhibition
The summit will feature sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.
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