Elements of Byron
Ideas, Inspiration, and Independent Thinking
Speakers
2019 Preview
“I encourage you to invest a weekend that you will remember.”
Nicholas Moore, Chairman, The Centre for Independent Studies
Program
Day 1 (August 29, 2019)
Thursday
Registration
Registration
12:00pm – 7:30pm
1
Pre-Dinner Drinks
Pre-Dinner Drinks
6:30pm – 7:30pm
2
Opening Dinner & Address
Opening Dinner & Address
7:30pm – 10:30pm
3
Late Registration
Late Registration
10:30pm – 11:30pm
4
Day 2 – August 30
Aug 30 | 7:00am – 9:30pm
Day 3 - August 31
Aug 31 | 7:00am – 9:30pm
About Consilium?
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Consilium. Derived from the Latin deliberatus or deliberation, the conference is an initiative of The Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) – Australia’s leading independent public think tank.
From its humble beginnings in 2000, Consilium has grown to become one of Australia’s most prestigious conferences. Over 3 days, leaders of business, politics, academia and the wider community are drawn together for intensive deliberation on major economic, social and cultural issues facing Australia.
At Consilium, speakers and delegates have the unique experience of contributing meaningfully to the discussion and conversations by means of individual microphones. Consilium promotes free choice, individual liberty, defends cultural freedom, and the open exchange of ideas which exemplifies the mission of the CIS. All policy options need to be heard and deliberated over so that Australia can make the right decisions that will allow continued prosperity.
We look forward to welcoming you at Consilium 2019.
Who attends Consilium?
Business Leaders
Business leaders attending Consilium bring an important commercial perspective to discussions. A range of sectors are represented by participants and speakers, including information technology, banking and finance,
mining and resources, agriculture, retail, manufacturing, construction and biotechnology.
Public Officials
Senior government legislators from Australia, New Zealand and around the world play an active role in Consilium deliberations, providing insights into current policy developments.
Previous delegates have included the
Governor General of Australia; Prime Ministers of Australia; the President of the Czech Republic; Governors of the central banks of Australia, New Zealand, and Papau New Guinea; Federal Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet Ministers; Vice-Chancellors of Australian public universities; senior defence force officials; and members of state and federal Australian, New Zealand, and UK parliaments.
Community and Cultural Leaders
Some of Australia’s most influential community and public opinion leaders attend Consilium, including ground-breaking scientists, Indigenous leaders, church officials, senior media
commentators, internationally renowned thinkers, and leading arts figures.
Policy Experts & Academics
Scholars from both private and public research organisations attend Consilium. Our program for 2019 will feature scholars from Australia, the United States, Canada and the UK.
Consilium 2019 will take place in the award-winning 5-star, eco-luxe resort Elements of Byron, located in idyllic Byron Bay.
