Preliminary program details below, subject to change.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PMRegistration open  
3:30 PM - 3:50 PMConference openAnthony Laye
Andrew Dalgleish, VPA		Anthony Laye Andrew Dalgleish
3:50 PM - 3:55 PMSession Sponsor - Kaboom Kids Sports  
3:55 PM - 4:55 PMEmpowering Leadership: Creating a Collaborative CultureLuke DarcyLuke Darcy
4:55 PM - 5:00 PMVPA Business Partner - Amplify  
5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWelcome reception sponsored by BFX furniture and exhibition opening  
7:30 PMAmplify Connection Event at Sailor’s Rest, Geelong (pre-registration required)  
Thursday, August 27, 2026
7:30 AM - 9:00 AMRegistration desk open (available all day)  
8:15 AM - 9:00 AMExhibition and Coffee cart open  
9:00 AM - 9:30 AMDay open  
9:25 AM - 9:35 AMVPA Business Partner - Compass  
9:35 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 - MSP  
11:25 AM - 11:30 AMVPA Session sponsor - Easyturf  
11:30 AM - 12:45 PMThe Confident CommunicatorAnthony LayeAnthony Laye
12:45 PM - 12:50 PMVPA Business Partner - Teeth on Wheels  
12:50 PM - 12:55 PMVPA Business Partner - Freeagency  
1:00 PM - 2:10 PMLunch and exhibitor networking  
2:10 PM - 2:15 PMVPA Business Partner - Athas Concepts  
2:15 PM - 2:20 PMVPA Business Partner - Bankfirst  
2:20 PM - 3:20 PMAntifragilePaul WatkinsPaul Watkins
3:20 PM - 3:30 PMDay close  
6:00 PM - 6:30 PMDinner Transport and Parking  
6:30 PM - 11:00 PMConference Dinner sponsored by Edunet and Study Awards Presentation  
Friday, August 28, 2026
8:15 AM - 9:00 AMExhibition and Coffee cart open   
9:00 AM - 9:10 AMDay Open and housekeepingAnthony LayeAnthony Laye
9:10 AM - 9:15 AMVPA Business Partner - Egan Brothers  
9:15 AM - 10:00 AMPlay-Based Leadership: The Trust LabPaul Campbell, The School of PlayPaul Campbell
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMAPPA / AGPPA UpdatesAngela Falkenberg, Australian Primary Principal's Association
Andrew Dalgleish, VPA		Angela Falkenberg Andrew Dalgleish
10:25 AM - 10:30 AMVPA Business Partner - Vic Container Deposit Scheme   
10:30 AM - 10:35 AMVPA Business Partner - Resolute Painting and Projects  
10:40 AM - 11:15 AMMorning tea and exhibitor networking  
11:15 AM - 12:15 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