The International Conference on Learning Analytics & Knowledge (LAK 2018 ) moves to the southern hemisphere for the first time, convening in the centre of historic, vibrant Sydney on March 5–9, 2018. LAK18 is organised by the Society for Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR) and is hosted by The University of Sydney, one of Australia’s leading research universities. The preparations for LAK18 are currently ongoing and we will be releasing information in the coming months.