- 1997, a number of academics from the University of Sydney, Charles Sturt University and the University of Western Sydney came together with students and members of the general community to organise a conference to bring together the themes of spirituality, leadership and management.
- 1998, the inaugural SLaM Conference was held on the Hawkesbury campus of the University of Western Sydney.
- 1999, a second conference held on the Hawkesbury campus of the University of Western Sydney, by which time a network had been established with international connections.
- 2000, SLaM Conference held in Ballarat, under the auspices of the SLaM Network.
- 2001, SLaM Conference held in Canberra.
- 2002, SLaM Conference held in Gold Coast.
- 2003/2004, SLaM Conference held in Perth.
- 2008, the reins of SLaM shifted to Sydney when a group recommenced SLaM cafes.
- February 2010, the Seventh National Conference is held at St Joseph’s, Baulkham Hills in Sydney, with around 130 participants and very positive feedback.
- November 2010, SLaM Inc holds a one-day Summit on wisdom and its first AGM at St Joseph’s. The new committee begins planning for the Eighth SLaM conference, to be held in September 2011.
- September 2011, Eighth SLaM conference, held at St Joseph’s.
Flyer for SLaM Conference 2011