Ethnolink Summit

Hola / 你好 / مرحبا / Γειά σου! / こんにちは / Xin chào / Hello!

On Friday 20 March 2026, Australia’s largest event on multicultural communications and marketing returns to Sydney. The Ethnolink Summit, held at Hilton Sydney, will bring together more than 250 professionals for a full-day experience designed to inspire, educate, and connect.

Join communications, marketing, and engagement professionals from government, councils, and the not-for-profit sector as we explore what it means to develop meaningful communications, campaigns, and projects in a multicultural Australia. Expect real case studies, practical insights, and opportunities to meet like-minded professionals.

For anyone working with Australia’s diverse communities, this Summit offers a valuable day of learning and connection.

Ethnolink is Australia’s largest national multicultural communications, engagement and translation agency. We support organisations that want to connect meaningfully with multicultural and First Nations communities through communications that resonate and research that reflects lived experience.

Our work spans research, strategy, creative, translation, media, and community engagement — all delivered under our triple ISO certifications, including ISO 17100 for Translation Services and ISO 20252 for Market and Social Research. Every year, more than 900 government departments, not-for-profits, and businesses choose Ethnolink for campaigns that reach audiences with clarity and cultural intelligence. Our community network extends to over 5,000 trusted community members across Australia, giving organisations direct pathways to the voices, perspectives, and cultural insights that shape real impact.

Case Studies

Learn from real projects delivered across Australia and gain practical insights you can apply straight away. Hear directly from experts shaping multicultural communications today.

Panel Discussions

Join interactive conversations with leaders in the field. Walk away with strategies, tools, and perspectives that strengthen your multicultural communication practice.

Networking

Connect with over 250 professionals across government, councils, and the not-for-profit sector. Build relationships, share ideas, and expand your network, to help you in your career.

Innovations

Explore new approaches, creative ideas, and emerging techniques transforming multicultural outreach. Leave inspired with fresh thinking for your next project or campaign.

"I thoroughly enjoyed the wide and diverse range of topics that were discussed and presented this morning. Hearing first hand case studies and experiences was fascinating!"

Marketing Lead
Department of Transport and Planning

"I would like to thank you and the team for such an amazing and inspiring event, I loved every part of it was very informative, engaging, and meaningful."

Project Officer
Australian Services Union

"It was wonderful to have the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals before learning from experts about the best ways to improve our campaign planning and practices. I left feeling inspired."

Marketing & Communications Officer
Crime Stoppers Victoria

Speaker	Presentation Title
Costa Vasili CEO Ethnolink	Language AI: Multicultural Communications in 2030
Jesusa Helaratne Deputy Director NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service	Communicating and Engaging Effectively with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
Professor Marc Orlando Director, Translation & Interpreting Program Macquarie University	Words That Work for Everyone: Designing Readable Texts for Multilingual Audiences
Sherry Xu Managing Partner Brand Asia	Reaching Chinese Communities in Australia: What Actually Works in 2026
Anthea Hancocks CEO Scanlon Foundation Research Institute	The Relation of Communications to Social Cohesion
Camilla Becket Marketing Manager Butterfly Foundation	Let's Talk Eating Disorders in Arabic: Challenges and Opportunities in an Outreach Campaign
Carlo Krikowa Policy and Program Manager Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative	The Collaborative: Lost and Found In Translation
Ronnie Navani Founder & CEO Multicultural Outdoor (MCO)	Beyond Translation: Placing Government & Important Messages in Multicultural Communities
Nicole Hogan ESM Acting Deputy Commissioner, Operations NSW State Emergency Service	Co-Designing Emergency Communications with NSW’s Multicultural Communities
Rachael Adams Head of Multicultural Communications Ethnolink
Anthony Lam Managing Director Punchy Digital Media	Changing Behaviour with a Co-Designed Punjabi Road Safety Video
Sarah de Guzman Research and Evaluation Officer Cancer Institute NSW Sheetal Challam Principal Strategic Advisor (Multicultural Program) Cancer Institute NSW	Research with Multicultural Populations in NSW to Understand Bowel Cancer Screening Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Behaviours
Arlie Novy Education and Outreach Manager & Registered Nurse Rare Cancers Australia Aimee Draper Project Manager Rare Cancers Australia	Creating Accessible Cancer Support Information for Multilingual Communities

Who can attend the Summit?

Only Government (Federal, State and Local) attendees and not-for-profit attendees are permitted to attend. Typical attendees are communications, marketing, and community engagement professionals.

When will the full program be made available?

The summit program will be made available on our website as we approach the date of the event. We are aiming to have this finalised by the end of February 2026. However, the Summit will run for the full day (8.30am-4.30pm). Make sure to revisit our site periodically for updates. We will also email registered attendees with the program.

What time does the Summit start?

Doors open from 8.30am, with the event official commencing at 9.30am, and concluding at 4.30pm.

How much are tickets?

Ticket pricing information is available on the Registration Page. Early Bird pricing ends 31 December 2025.

Are there group ticket discounts available?

Group tickets are available for 5 or more at $249 each.

What is the cancellation policy?

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and you may need to cancel your participation. In such cases, we offer a full refund if the cancellation is made up to 30 days prior to the event. If you cancel less than 30 days before the event, please note that refunds will not be available. However, your ticket remains fully transferable at no additional cost. You can assign your ticket to someone else by notifying the event organiser.

Will the event be catered?

Yes, the entire day will be catered. Dietary requirements will be catered for.

Who can I contact about questions I have?

Please send an email to summit@ethnolink.com.au

Punchy Digital Media

Punchy Digital Media is a cutting-edge production company specialising in captivating digital content. With a focus on animated explainer videos, Punchy Digital Media uses innovative technology and creative storytelling to create powerful digital narratives. Their expert team of animators, graphic designers, and scriptwriters deliver tailored solutions to clients in the Government and Not-for-Profit sectors. Punchy Digital Media works heavily in the production of videos for multicultural communities.

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Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative

The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative operates at the national level to advocate for the diverse health and well-being needs of Australia’s multicultural communities, including research and policy development. It represents a broad range of voices through a formal membership structure that includes multicultural consumers, health and wellbeing services, practitioners, researchers, and organisations focused on multicultural health. The Collaborative also invites mainstream services and organisations with a strong commitment to multicultural health as members and forms partnerships with relevant national organisations.

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Elevate your approach to engaging, marketing, and communicating with multicultural audiences.

Friday 20 March 2026
Hilton Sydney

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Single Ticket: $349 per person
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About the Summit

About Ethnolink