Surf Coast Skepticamp 2026
Surf Coast Skepticamp (SCSC) is Australia’s longest running skepticamp and this year will be hosting speakers with various topics for the 12th time. Surf Coast Skepticamp is free, although registration via Evenbrite helps us prepare for the day.
Held at the Community Centre Hall in the delightful Aireys Inlet at 6 Great Ocean Road, Skepticamp gives us a chance to examine science, reason and skepticism as we move into 2026.
Start time is 10.30 AM breaking for lunch and afternoon tea. We finish at 4.30 PM and everyone is welcome to gather for dinner at the Aireys Inlet Hotel. In the meantime you can check out some photos and videos from previous SCSC events.
Surf Coast Skepticamp Speakers
Paul Gallagher
Host and speaker for this year, Paul is also vice president of Australian Skeptics (Victorian Branch) Inc. Paul will present Social Media and Misinformation. You can read more about Paul here.
Chris Guest
President of Australian Skeptics (Victorian Branch) Inc. Chris will be speaking at Surf Coast Skepticamp 2026. Read more about Chris here.
Annie McCubbin
Annie McCubbin is an author, actor, facilitator and podcaster. Annie has authored the Why Smart Women books and educates women about the importance of critical thinking and the pitfalls of cognitive flaws. Read more about Annie here.
Susan Gerbic
Renowned skeptical activist Susan Gerbic will be joining us from the USA, via Zoom. Check this comprehensive summary of Susan’s upcoming Skepticamp presentation, and a deeper look into her role with Guerrilla Skeptics on Wikipedia (GSoW). Susan has multiple awards and is a fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.
Karen Bijkersma
Author, editor and freelance writer, Karen presented “The Pink Tax” at Skepticon 2025. Author of “The Book Every Woman Needs To Read”, Karen was the keynote speaker at Surf Coast Skepticamp 2025. Read more about Karen here.
Mal Vickers
Mal Vickers has an extensive background in skeptical activism, public health research and speaking on the importance of health supplement regulation. Mal will present Vitamin B6 – what’s the harm? Read more about Mal here.
Terry Kelly
Terry Kelly is a past-president of Australian Skeptics (Victorian Branch) Inc. and remains significantly involved with skeptical activism in Victoria. Terry is interested in how critical thinkers view Donald Trump, and asks Is MAGA a cult? Read more on Terry here.
Ross Finlay
Ross Finlay has a knack for giving mathematics a plus of enjoyment and serving that up minus the boredom. Ross will present Maths – Exams = Fun. Read more about Ross here.
Aireys Inlet is located on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road
Aireys Inlet Lighthouse
Views from Aireys Inlet Coast
Surf Coast Skepticamp is a free event, with the opportunity to enjoy skeptic-related presentations, mix with like-minded individuals, engage in stimulating conversation and relax in the ocean air.
- Saturday 21st February, 10.30 AM to 4.30 PM
- Aireys Inlet Community Centre Hall, at 6 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet
- Lunch is not provided but we break for lunch to enjoy local cuisine
- Afternoon tea is provided, with snacks, brewed coffee and tea
- After finishing at 4.30 PM there’s plenty of time to relax or freshen up before meeting at Aireys Inlet Hotel for dinner and drinks