Program: TPA 2026

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PROGRAM

Please note the program below is subject to change.

At the conclusion of each plenary presentation, a 10 minute reflection time will be allocated for delegates to discuss the key take aways from each speaker.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Registration Open
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	“Lead Well: Creating Connections that Matter” Welcome Reception

Thursday, May 21, 2026

8:30 AM	Acknowledgement of Country	Shakira Walters, Brooks High School
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Conference MC Welcome & Housekeeping	John Cleary, Conference MC
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Opening Keynote - Trust Moves: How leaders build the human foundations of improvement	Simon Breakspear
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Reflection \| Connection	John Cleary, Conference MC
10:15 AM - 10:55 AM	Morning Tea & Exhibitor Networking
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Keynote - An Introduction to Compassionship - Conscious and Compassionate Leadership	Gwen Pinnington
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM	Reflection \| Connection	John Cleary, Conference MC
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM	Workshop - Elevated Conversations: Practical tools to enhance teacher collaborative time	Simon Breakspear
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM	Workshop - Deeper Dive into Compassionship - an Integrated Approach for Leading Well to Create Thriving Compassionate Futures and Connected Communities	Gwen Pinnington Sona Lewincamp
1:30 PM - 2:40 PM	Lunch & Exhibitor Networking
2:40 PM - 3:50 PM	Keynote - Courageous Leadership	Mark Squirrell OAM
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM	Reflection \| Connection	John Cleary, Conference MC
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM	Day Close
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM	"Lead Well: Courage in Colour" Conference Dinner

Friday, May 22, 2026

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM	Day Open	John Cleary, Conference MC
9:05 AM - 9:15 AM	Student Performance
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM	Opening & Connection	John Cleary, Conference MC
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Keynote - Peaceful Peak Performance: How to Move from Chaos to Calm	Gemma Munro
11:20 AM - 12:00 PM	Morning Tea & Exhibitor Networking
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Keynote - The Future of Teamwork	Rachael Robertson
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Workshop - "No Triangles"	Rachael Robertson
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM	Reflection \| Closing Comments	John Cleary, Conference MC Mat Grining, Tasmanian Principals Association
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM	Lunch

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