Events

Academics and Museum Professionals

ANZMapS runs a year-round program for anyone with an interest in maps—from academics and museum professionals to collectors and curious enthusiasts.

The highlight of our calendar is the annual ANZMapS Conference, held in a different city each year. These events offer a rich mix of talks, tours, and informal discussions, featuring new research—and often drawing on rare or historically significant maps from public and private collections.

We also support map-related exhibitions, seminars, and workshops organised by our members and partner organisations, including the Sydney Map Group. If you’re planning a map-focused event or would like to collaborate, we’d love to hear from you.

Scroll down to explore Behind the Scenes at Southern Frontiers, a blog series offering a closer look at the 2025 conference—from speaker highlights to venue insights. Check back regularly or subscribe below to receive updates straight to your inbox.

Previous Conferences

Since its founding in 1973, ANZMapS has held conferences across Australia and New Zealand—from major cities to regional centres. Each has explored a wide range of cartographic themes, reflecting the breadth of research and interests within the field.

Explore the links below to view programs from the past five conferences. For a  full list of earlier conferences,

Behind the Scenes at Southern Frontiers

What to Expect at Southern Frontiers

Speaker Spotlight – Mapping the Southern World

Why MONA? Choosing a Venue for Southern Frontiers

A Preview of Featured Maps

Americae sive novi orbis, nova descriptio : cum priuilegio [i.e. privilegio].

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