Bringing the ancient philosophy of Stoicism to Sydney! Following several successful Stoicon-X Melbourne events, we will be holding our inaugural Sydney event on
Sunday 31 May 2026, 10 am to 2 pm, at Humanist House, 10 Shepherd St, Chippendale 2008 (close to Central and Redfern stations)

The ancient philosophy of Stoicism has experienced a revival. Stoicon-X events bring speakers and attendees together to learn and discuss this philosophy of life.

Stoicon-X events are held as part of the global Modern Stoicism non-profit organization.

Meet Our Speakers

Judith Stove is a Sydney writer, the author of Marcus Aurelius and His Legacy: Seeking Rome’s Kingdom of Gold (2025).

Benjamin Seldon (Sydney)

Edward Benet (Sydney)

Dr Tyler Paytas is a philosopher in the Western Civilisation Program at Australian Catholic University. He is co-author of Plato's Pragmatism: Rethinking the Relationship between Ethics and Epistemology (2021) and co-editor of Kantian and Sidgwickian Ethics: The Cosmos of Duty Above and the Moral Law Within (2020).

Tickets now available at the button above - full price, concession and under-16. Limited numbers so get your tickets now!

Interested?

If you would like to receive updates as we develop our 2026 event, please email judith.stove@gmail.com

Attendees at Stoicon-X Melbourne events have given the following feedback:

‘Awesome every year!’

‘What makes a good life? Today gave me a lot to ponder, digest.’

‘Keep up the amazing work bringing a range of speakers.’

More details coming soon