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IAWBH 2026 CANBERRA

2-5 June 2026

How do we solve a problem like...workplace bullying? How do we solve a problem like...sexual harassment? How do we solve a problem like...psychosocial hazards? How do we solve a problem like...workplace violence? How do we solve a problem like...workplace conflict? How do we solve a problem like...discrimination? How do we solve a problem like...incivility?

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION ON WORKPLACE BULLYING & HARASSMENT 

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The IAWBH Local Organising committee invites you to join us in Australia's Capital for the biennial conference on workplace bullying and harassment. This year the conference theme is "How do we solve a problem like..?" inviting you to respond with the key workplace issues in need of resolution. We'll be talking about workplace bullying, harassment and sexual harassment, conflict, mistreatment, incivility and psychosocial hazards and risks, among other important experiences that can negatively impact people at work. â€‹

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We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the land on which we will meet  in Canberra, and pay respect to Ngunnawal ancestors, and elders past and present. ​​We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and contribution they make to the Canberra region.

Meet our Keynote Speakers 
 


Elfi Bailien
Department of Work and Organization Studies at KU Leuven, Belgium


Tyler Okimoto
Faculty of Business Economics & Law
University of Queensland


Anna Booth
Fair Work Ombudsman

Special Event
 
 

A fireside chat with
Fair Work Commissioner
Sarah McKinnon

Hosted by ABC Journalist Ross Solly

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                                       KEY DATES

Abstract submission portal re-opened until 18 January 2026
Early Bird registration:     30 March 2026 EXTENDED to 17 April
Author registration:          2 March 2026  EXTENDED to 17 April 
Registrations close:          30 April 2026
IAWBH 2026:                   3-5 June 2026
PhD Workshop:                2 June 2026
Conference Gala Dinner:
   4 June 2026
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© 2026 International Association on Workplace Bullying and Harassment, ABN 90 564 002 835


All rights reserved

Conference Host: Citizen Centred Justice Legal Clinic, ABN 44 559 094 298

Conference Contact email: iawbhconference2026@gmail.com​

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