Events – Friday 7 April to Sunday 9 April 2017
Australian Humanist Convention 2017
The Humanist Society of Victoria is hosting the 52nd Annual Convention of the Council of Australian Humanist Societies.
Where: Ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments, 15-21 Therry Street, Melbourne, Victoria
When: Friday 7 April to Sunday 9 April 2017
The theme of this year’s convention is Ethics in an Uncertain World. Convention speakers and delegates will be confronting the most pressing issues facing society today and discussing how Humanists can help to shape a better future for all.
With tickets for a single day starting from $50 and for the full convention from $150, the weekend promises to be educational, motivational and fun for all who attend. To reserve your tickets, visit the CAHS Convention portal.
Here is the current plan of the program.
| VICTORIA ROOM | ELIZABETH ROOM etc. | ||
| FRIDAY | 1400–1700 | Annual General Meeting, CAHS
Scott Sharrad |
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| 1800–1830 | Convention registration | ||
| 1830–1930 | Reception | ||
| 1930–2030 | Public ethics in the Trump era
Peter Singer: Keynote |
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| 2030–2130 | Humanism & the Anthropocene
Clive Hamilton Katerina Gaita |
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| 2130–2200 | Book signings | ||
| SATURDAY | 0900–0930 | Registration | |
| 0930–0945 | Introductions | ||
| 0945–1045 | Humanism, the individual & society
A C Grayling: Keynote |
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| 1045–1115 | Refreshments | ||
| 1115–1230 | Humanism in Victorian schools
Humanist ethics in primary schools Joanne Roberts World-views in the school curriculum Monica Bini Interbelief presentations in schools Meredith Doig |
Forum: Advocacy and ethics
Ian Storey (Progressive Atheists) Alice Carr Matt Awad Ali Sayed |
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| 1230–1330 | Lunch in hotel café | ||
| 1330–1445 | Workshop: Xenophobia & nationalisms
A C Grayling Tim Soutphommasane |
Workshop: Engaging kids in ethical inquiry (30 seats)
Philip Cam |
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| 1445–1515 | Refreshments | ||
| 1455–1515 | Book signings | ||
| 1515–1630 | Humanism in action
Secularism, diversity and university chaplaincy Geoffrey Ballard Humanist community workers: a project for Australian Humanism Lyndon Storey Teaching of ethics Douglas McCarty |
Forum: Genital autonomy, Humanism & human rights
Meredith Doig (Rationalist Society) Jonathan Meddings Travis Wisdom |
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| 1900–2200 | Presentation dinner
Australian Humanist of the Year 2017 Rodney Syme |
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| SUNDAY | 0900–0930 | Registration | |
| 0930–1045 | PathWays interbelief demonstration
David Mould Audience interactive forum: How to make Humanism relevant today Tanya Watkins |
Forum: The future of humanity matters
Adam Ford (Science Future) A C Grayling |
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| 1045–1115 | Refreshments | ||
| 1115–1245 | A naturalistic worldview
James Fodor Time to die Rodney Syme Immigration detention, Australia’s response to a humanitarian problem Pauline Brown Breaking the stalemate in refugee policy Kevin Bain |
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| 1245-1300 | Close of meeting | ||
| 1300–1315 | Book signing | ||
| 1400–1600 | Walk for Justice for Refugees, Swanston Street |
