Events
Our calendar of events keeps civil justice stakeholders up to date with professional development opportunities, the latest research findings, and sector-wide initiatives. It features training, workshops, hui, conferences, advocacy events, and opportunities to network and collaborate.
If you would like to advertise your event through the NCJO calendar, please click below to read our Event Posting Policy and complete the submission form.
4th Professional Disciplinary Tribunal Conference 2026 (paid event; in-person)
This conference is dedicated to understanding how disciplinary tribunals function and the contemporary professional issues practitioners face.
The conference is organised as part of a large research study—"A Rehabilitation Model for Professional Discipline".
Registration opens on 15 January 2026 and closes on 27 April 2026.
Early Bird fee: $250 - early bird registration closes Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11:59pm.
Standard fee: $300 - registration closes 27 April 2026.
Visit the conference website to view the programme and any updates and notifications.
2026 International Access to Justice Forum (paid event; in-person)
Victoria Law Foundation in partnership with Monash University, Faculty of Law, will be hosting the 2026 International Access to Justice Forum in Melbourne from 28 to 30 October 2026.
This three-day gathering will bring together a global community of access to justice leaders including:
scholars
practitioners
policy makers
court and dispute resolution experts
educators
technologists
community representatives.
Together we will share knowledge, explore new ideas, and work towards practical solutions to improve civil justice.
What to expect
Although the program is still in development, participants can look forward to:
inspiring plenary sessions with leaders in law, policy, academia, and community justice from across the world
dynamic breakout panels and workshops exploring innovative research, emerging tools including legal technology and digitisation, pathways to person-centred justice, and intersections with climate, inequality and democratic integrity
cross-sector and international networking that fosters collaboration between researchers, legal aid providers, community leaders, and justice innovators
a distinctly Melbourne experience with sessions grounded in Victoria’s justice ecosystem, community legal sector, and research leadership while also contributing to the global access to justice conversation.
Who should attend
This Forum is for anyone interested in advancing access to justice, including:
legal academics and researchers
community and public interest lawyers
court and tribunal officials
justice technology innovators and service designers
policymakers and civil society advocates
educators and students across law and allied disciplines.
Register your interest
Program themes, featured speakers, session formats, and participation options will be announced in the coming months.
If you would like to stay up to date and be among the first to receive details when registration opens, please register for information.
By signing up, you will receive:
early announcements about the program and speakers
updates on key dates including when registration opens
practical information about travel, accommodation, and opportunities to participate.
NCJO civil justice forum (free event)
The inaugural NCJO civil justice forum brings together those working across and adjacent to the civil justice system in Aotearoa, including policymakers, practitioners, researchers, legal professionals, and community legal service providers. The event is designed to support connection across the sector, strengthen relationships, and encourage opportunities for collaboration.
Forum sessions will explore a range of themes, including how community voices can shape justice policy, improving access to justice through cross-sector partnership, and understanding legal capability, attitudes, and experiences of the law.
We are pleased to confirm the following speakers:
Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann
Secretary for Justice Andrew Kibblewhite
Minister of Justice, Paul Goldsmith
Dr Hugh McDonald, Research Director at the Victoria Law Foundation
Professor Gráinne McKeever, Professor of Law and Social Justice, and Co-Director of the Ulster University Law Clinic
Frank Hicks, CEO and founder of Guardians of Our Children
Lawrence Kimberley, CE Community Law Canterbury
Dr Charlotte Moore, Kaiwhakahaere Vine
This is an opportunity to engage with emerging ideas and actively contribute to the work of the NCJO and the evolving conversation on civil justice in Aotearoa.
Location: Wellington
Registration has now closed.
