Preliminary program details below, subject to change.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PMRegistration and arrival coffee  
3:30 PM - 4:00 PMConference open Anthony Laye
Andrew Dalgleish, VPA		Anthony Laye Andrew Dalgleish
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMEmpowering Leadership: Creating a Collaborative CultureLuke DarcyLuke Darcy
5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWelcome reception and exhibition opening  
Thursday, August 27, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:30 AMDay open  
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMCreating the New - The Power of Understanding Gill HicksGill Hicks
10:35 AM - 11:15 AMMorning tea and exhibitor networking  
11:15 AM - 11:25 AMVPA Business partner presentations   
11:25 AM - 12:50 PMThe Confident CommunicatorAnthony LayeAnthony Laye
12:50 PM - 1:00 PMVPA Business partner presentations   
1:00 PM - 2:10 PMLunch and exhibitor networking  
2:10 PM - 2:20 PMVPA Business partner presentations   
2:20 PM - 3:20 PMAntifragilePaul WatkinsPaul Watkins
3:20 PM - 3:30 PMDay close  
7:00 PM - 11:00 PMConference dinner  
Friday, August 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 9:10 AMDay Open and housekeepingAnthony LayeAnthony Laye
9:10 AM - 9:20 AMVPA Business partner presentations   
9:20 AM - 10:10 AMPlay-Based Leadership: The Trust LabPaul CampbellPaul Campbell
10:10 AM - 10:30 AMAPPA / AGGPA Updates  
10:30 AM - 10:40 AMVPA Business partner presentations   
10:40 AM - 11:10 AMMorning tea and exhibitor networking  
11:10 AM - 12:10 PMWhy People Do What They DoJustin CoulsonJustin Coulson
12:15 PM - 1:15 PMAre You Ready?Jessica GallagherJessica Gallagher
1:15 PM - 1:30 PMClosing comments and conference wrap up  
1:30 PM - 1:45 PMTake away lunch provided