A few of us have been organising a workshop on small area / group estimation  in our region.  See below for details and registration. Its on November 5th and free.

Small Area Estimation in the Pacific: Current Challenges and Future Directions

We are pleased to announce a workshop on Small Area Estimation in the Pacific: Current Challenges and Future Directions, bringing together researchers, statisticians, practitioners and policymakers to explore the latest developments, applications and opportunities in small area estimation across the Pacific region.

The online workshop will connect participants across four locations:

Auckland, New Zealand
Nouméa, New Caledonia
Canberra, Australia
Sydney, Australia

Small area estimation provides powerful methods for producing reliable estimates for small geographic areas and population groups, particularly where survey data are limited. The workshop will showcase methodological developments and practical applications, while providing an opportunity to discuss how these approaches can support better data, evidence and decision-making across the Pacific.

The programme will bring together expertise from universities, national statistical offices, regional organisations and researchers working across the Pacific, with confirmed and invited speakers including:

• Lyndon Ang and Mark Ioppolo, Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Ray Chambers, Australian National University
• Susanna Cramb, Queensland University of Technology
• Sumonkanti Das, Australian National University
• Tori Diamond, Waipapa Taumata Ra / University of Auckland
• Peter Ellis, The Pacific Community (SPC)
• Stephen Haslett, Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa / Massey University
• Ika Yuni Wulansari, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
• and other leading researchers and practitioner

The workshop will provide an opportunity to:

• Share research and methodological advances in small area estimation
• Explore applications relevant to Pacific populations and communities
• Discuss data challenges and opportunities across the region
• Build collaboration between researchers, statistical agencies and policymakers
• Identify opportunities for future research, training and capacity building

Thursday, 5 November 2026
Auckland | Nouméa | Canberra | Sydney

Registration is free and closes on Thursday, 29 October 2026. 

Registered participants will receive the final programme and online access details by email before the workshop. 

Register now: https://bit.ly/3VnQE6z 

For enquiries or changes to an existing registration, please contact sae.anzpacific@gmail.com. 

We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop.