Essential Skills for Statistical Leadership in Consultancy and Research is a two‑day symposium that aims to build leadership capacity among the next generation of statisticians. Designed for early‑ and mid-career statisticians, the event will provide opportunities for attendees to build their professional networks, share career experiences, and develop confidence in key leadership skills as part of ongoing professional development.

The program is now live, featuring

International and national keynote speakers:

• Associate Professor Tonya Esterhuizen (Stellenbosch University, South Africa)

• Dr Michelle Wiest (Goats on Fire, LLC and the University of Idaho)

• Associate Professor Eric Vance (University of Colorado Boulder)

• Distinguished Professor Noel Cressie (University of Wollongong)

• Dr Emi Tanaka (The Australian National University)

• Dr Simon (Jono) Tuke (Adelaide University)

• Dr Joanne Potts (The Analytical Edge)

• Cross-disciplinary communication

• Building a leadership profile

• Transitioning from team contributor to team leader

• Sustainable models for research consultancy

Interactive activities on networking and other leadership skills.

When: July 9 – 10 2026

Where: Queensland University of Technology, Gardens Point Campus and The Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

Event website: https://agbarnett.github.io/stats_leadership/

Registration via Humanitix (closes 30 June): https://events.humanitix.com/essential-skills-for-statistics-leadership

Event enquiries: statsleadership.symposium@gmail.com

Attendees from all backgrounds, sectors and career stages are welcome. We hope to see you there!