Biennial Conferences

Development Studies Association of Australia
2026 Conference

Social (In)Justice and Development
La Trobe University, Melbourne
Commencing 10 November 2026

Registration for the 2026 DSAA conference is now open!

The conference will commence November 10. Due to our strong relationships with colleagues living in countries of the Global South, DSAA attracts and accepts a large number of papers from international authors. Historically, we have made the unfortunate observation that some of these authors are not able to cover the full costs of travel. As it stands, the conference is fully scheduled to last for three days, however this may reduce to two following the close of registration.

Early bird registration is available until August 30. Attendees can register for the conference at: https://events.humanitix.com/dsaa2026

Please note that members receive discounted registration. Attendees who are not current members can do so prior to registering to receive this discount. Please note that complimentary associate memberships are available to individuals living in countries of the Global South, with registration discount available to such individuals. To join DSAA, visit: https://www.developmentstudies.asn.au/membership/

Fees:

* Salaried applies to anyone earning more than AUD40,000 income per year. All Higher Degree by Research students (e.g., PhD students) are considered to be unsalaried.

DSAA members are also able to choose to attend only one day of the conference.

Fees:

A workshop for early career researchers and higher degree by research students will occur the afternoon of November 9. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, registration for all is a flat AUD15.

DSAA wishes to thank the following conference sponsors:
La Trobe University
Australian Council for International Development
Deakin University
Development in Practice
Humanitarian Advisory Group
Third World Quarterly
The University of Melbourne
University of New South Wales
Strategic Development Group

2024 DSAA biennial conference

• Theme: Development Futures
• Keynote Speaker: Prof. Bina D’Costa
• Venue: University of Melbourne
• Date: 10-12 July 2024, HDR Research Day to be held on 10 July

Click here for more information on the 2024 conference

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2022 DSAA biennial conference (virtual)

• Theme: Un/Doing Development
• Keynote Speaker: Meghna Guhathakurta
• Date: 7-8 July 2022, HDR Research Day to be held on 6 July 2022

For the full conference program click here.

2020 Inaugural DSAA biennial conference

• Theme: Development Studies – Research, Debates & Trajectories
• Keynote speakers: Uma Kothari and Yvonne Te Ruki-Rangi-O-Tangaroa Underhill-Sem
• Venue: Deakin University’s city campus (Level 12, Tower 2, 727 Collins St, Melbourne – right near Southern Cross Station)
• Date: 6-7 February 2020