STARLIGHT SOIREE IN SAFFRON Celebrate 40 Years of Excellence Australian ADR Awards Gala Dinner 27 March 2026 Join us for a spectacular black-tie gala in the sensational Yallamundi Rooms on the forecourt of Sydney's iconic Opera House on 27 March 2026, as we honour the extraordinary contributions of dispute resolution professionals across 30 prestigious award categories. This is not just an awards ceremony - it is a celebration of [...]

Registration The Final Countdown: Reach for the Stars REGISTER TODAY Don’t miss the ultimate celebration of ADR excellence at Sydney’s iconic Opera House. Join us as we Reach for the Stars at a landmark conference dedicated to exploring the future of ADR, followed by a prestigious evening celebrating 40 years of achievement at the spectacular 10th Annual Australian ADR Awards Gala Dinner. Connect with industry leaders for this historic milestone and the chance to join [...]

EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL RECEPTION & STARGAZING  Celebrate 40 Years of Excellence at Government House 26 March 2026, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Sumptuous Cocktail Reception ADC begins its 40th Anniversary celebrations with a sumptuous Cocktail Reception overlooking Sydney harbour on 26 March 2026.  We extend our sincere thanks to Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC, KC, Governor of New South Wales, for hosting this prestigious event at Government House. Connect with industry [...]

PREMIER ACCOMODATION Special Offer Open until 24 February 2026, or earlier if room allocation filled BOOK TODAY! We are thrilled to invite delegates and guests to take advantage of a very special and limited accommodation offer Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park 161 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000 Situated in the heart of the CBD and overlooking Sydney’s iconic Hyde Park, the Sheraton Grand offers premier accommodation within easy access of key locations [...]

PROGRAMME Reaching for the Stars: Exploring the Frontiers of Dispute Resolution We invite you to connect and be inspired by a distinguished line-up of world-leading practitioners and ADR Award winners. From the keynote insights of The Hon. Robert French AC to the pioneering perspectives of Prof. Doug Jones AO, you will hear from the architects of modern dispute resolution. This is a rare opportunity to debate the practicalities of ‘the new frontier’ [...]

VENUES 40th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE & ADR AWARDS GALA Make History with us at the Sydney Opera House 27 March 2026 40th Anniversary Conference: 8:00am - 4:30pm 10th Australian ADR Awards Gala Dinner: 6:30pm - 10:30pm For 40 years, ADC has shaped the landscape of ADR in Australia. Landmark events call for landmark venues! We celebrate our incredible journey at an iconic venue that symbolises Australian ingenuity and vision - the [...]

WORLD-LEADING SPEAKERS We invite you to connect and be inspired by our distinguished line-up of world-leading and ADR Award-winning speakers and facilitators. These exceptional thinkers and practitioners will share their global perspectives and local expertise on overcoming the key challenges of dispute resolution today and into the future! The Hon. Robert French AC Patron, Australian Disputes Centre Former Chief Justice, High Court of Australia Bio Robert Shenton French AC [...]