PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Welcome to PCOA 26, being hosted in Geelong at Australia’s newest purpose built venue, the Nyaal Banyul Convention and Events Centre.

Guided by the theme The Next Chapter – From Insight to Impact, the program will deliver inspirational speakers and practical sessions on technology, sustainability, commercial realities, global influences and workforce challenges. Attendees will leave with insights and tools that can be applied immediately. At the heart of the conference is networking and opportunities to connect and share ideas.


Underpinning the education program is the vibrant exhibition of industry products, services, and activation and the opportunity to experience the region by attending one of the pre conference famil programs.


SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER

AFTERNOON

Owners & Directors meeting – invitation only (2.00pm start)

DAY ONE

SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER

MORNING

Special Interest Group meetings – invitation only (10.30am start)

AFTERNOON

Workshops (optional)

Conference Opening & Keynote

(5.00pm start)

EVENING

Welcome Function

DAY TWO

MONDAY 7 DECEMBER

MORNING

President’s Welcome & Awards

Keynote

Concurrent sessions

AFTERNOON

Concurrent sessions

Keynote

EVENING

Off-site networking event

DAY THREE

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER

MORNING

Keynote

Concurrent sessions

AFTERNOON

Concurrent sessions

Keynote speaker

Conference close

(3.45pm finish)

Program is subject to change.

PCO Association, the premier organisation representing Event Management Professionals across Australia and New Zealand.

Contact us

Cindy Axisa

The Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc.

+61 435 374 476

Acknowledgement of country

The PCO Association acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the Cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.


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