Melbourne Conversations 2025
Ever wanted to hear more on a particular issue, or to have your say? Melbourne Conversations is the city’s longest-running free public event series, bringing together local and international personalities, authors, artists and experts for insightful talks on topic mattering most to Melburnians. The Melbourne Conversations series is aimed at informing, engaging and inspiring Melburnians to discuss big opportunities and challenges facing a capital city, across themes including community and culture, the economy and technology.
Melbourne Conversations is presented by City of Melbourne in partnership with Fed Square.
Our next conversation:
More dates to be announced soon.
Monday 24 February, 6pm | The Edge
What is the role of public space in our cities? Who has rights and access to public space? When we think of public space, we typically think of public parks and gardens, however our cities are complex networks of public streets, pavements, parks, plazas, markets, public institutions and privately owned public spaces.
Thursday 27 March, 6pm | The Edge
Imagine a future where Melbourne’s green spaces thrive, adapting to the challenges of a changing climate while fostering biodiversity, vibrant public spaces, and cultural connection.