Join us to explore the many futures of arts, culture, and technology and help shape them at the fourth FACT symposium, 11– 13 February 2026 at ACMI.
Now in its fourth year, FACT explores the big questions shaping technology and its impact on the cultural sector and the people driving it: artists, workers, and creators. How can we regain a sense of agency and control in the face of rapidly changing technologies?
This year’s lineup features:
- Jason Scott (Internet Archive, US)
- Ruby Justice Thelot (designer, artist, and cyberethnographer, US)
- Sofia Widmann (MuseumBooster, Austria)
- Jessica Walthew (University of Glasgow, UK)
- Sewon Barrera (M+, Hong Kong)
- Dr. Christen Cornell (Creative Australia)
- John O’Shea (UK National Videogame Museum)
- Samuel Cairnduff (University of Melbourne)
- Sunghee Cho (Asia Culture Centre, Korea)
- Michael Brown (National Library of New Zealand, Aotearoa)
- and more speakers to be announced.
Key dates
| Early bird tickets $165 (inc. GST) | 21–26 Nov 2025 |
| General $198 (inc. GST) | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Program announced | 15 Jan 2026 |
| FACT Symposium, ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne | 11–13 Feb 2026 |
Where
Tickets
Early Bird - $165 (21-26 Nov)
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General - $198 (from 27 Nov)
Please note that the option to Pay by Invoice will close 5pm on 4 February, after which only Pay by Credit Card will be available.
All registrations for the conference will close 5pm Monday 9 February.
After booking you will receive a confirmation email, if you have opted to pay by invoice it will be sent within 1-3 business days after your booking with payment details. If you have opted to pay by Credit Card you will receive a Tax Invoice shortly after your confirmation email. Passes will be available to collect at ACMI on the day of the conference.
No Harm Done - Ethics, Design and AI
Thursday 12 February 6pm - Swinburne Studio
A groundbreaking event exploring ethical, sustainable pathways for AI through thoughtful design with and by data.
Tickets are $10 and available here.
More information about the broader No Harm Done series available here.
Book your stay with Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Official Hotel Partner of ACMI, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is offering FACT 2026 attendees an exclusive discounted rate.
Sofitel is recognised as the city’s Hotel for the Arts, blending elegant design, cultural connection, and exceptional hospitality. Ideally located just moments from ACMI, and renowned for its service and artistic spirit, experience the art of French luxury in the heart of Melbourne.
Previous years highlights
Get a taste of what FACT is all about by viewing videos from previous key note speakers.
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