Delegate Registration Planning Congress 2026

WELCOME TO THE REGISTRATION PORTAL for #PIACongress26

REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP TYPE

Please select your registration/membership type from the options below and click 'Next' to continue.

The PIA Membership team may get in touch with you if your membership status differs to your registration selection. An Emerging Planner is a PIA member who is within 5 years of graduation from their first planning degree. If you are unsure of your Emerging Planner status, please email membership@planning.org.au.

FULL CONGRESS REGISTRATION

All congress sessions (Thursday & Friday)
Congress daily catering (Thursday & Friday) for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Access to congress exhibition hall and PIA lounge (Thursday & Friday)
1 x ticket to the Congress Welcome Reception (Wednesday evening)
1 x ticket to the National Awards for Planning Excellence (Wednesday evening)
1 x ticket to the Congress Gala Dinner (Friday evening)

Study Tours, Planners Take Over Verity Lane and additional social function tickets are not included in full registration fees and are available to purchase at an additional expense, within this registration process.

PIA Member – Full Registration - Members Only Release FULL

AMOUNT

1,610.00

TOTAL

PIA Member - Full Registration - Early Bird FULL

AMOUNT

1,660.00

TOTAL

Discount Code

PIA Member - Full Registration - Standard Registration FULL

AMOUNT

1,760.00

TOTAL

PIA Member - Full Registration - Late Registration FULL

AMOUNT

1,860.00

TOTAL

Emerging Planner - PIA Member/Affiliate - Full Registration - Members Only Release FULL

AMOUNT

965.00

TOTAL

Emerging Planner - PIA Member/Affiliate - Full Registration - Early Bird FULL

AMOUNT

965.00

TOTAL

Discount Code

Emerging Planner - PIA Member/Affiliate - Full Registration - Standard Registration FULL

AMOUNT

965.00

TOTAL

Emerging Planner - PIA Member/Affiliate - Full Registration - Late Registration FULL

AMOUNT

1,075.00

TOTAL

Emerging Planner - PIA Graduate - Full Registration - Members Only Release FULL

AMOUNT

825.00

TOTAL

Emerging Planner - PIA Graduate - Full Registration - Early Bird FULL

AMOUNT

825.00

TOTAL

Discount Code

Emerging Planner - PIA Graduate - Full Registration - Standard Registration FULL

AMOUNT

825.00

TOTAL

Young Planner - PIA Graduate - Full Registration - Late Registration FULL

AMOUNT

935.00

TOTAL

Emerging Planner - PIA Student - Full Registration - Members Only Release FULL

AMOUNT

755.00

TOTAL

Emerging Planner - PIA Student - Full Registration - Early Bird FULL

AMOUNT

755.00

TOTAL

Discount Code

Emerging Planner - PIA Student - Standard Registration FULL

AMOUNT

755.00

TOTAL

Emerging Planner - PIA Student - Full Registration - Late Registration FULL

AMOUNT

860.00

TOTAL

Academic Member - Full Registration - Standard Registration FULL

AMOUNT

1,250.00

TOTAL

Academic Member - Full Registration - Late Registration FULL

AMOUNT

1,865.00

TOTAL

Overseas Planning Institute Member - Full Registration - Standard Registration FULL

AMOUNT

1,765.00

TOTAL

Overseas Planning Institute Member - Full Registration - Late Registration FULL

AMOUNT

1,865.00

TOTAL

Non Member - Full Registration - Early Bird FULL

AMOUNT

2,395.00

TOTAL

Non-Member - Full Registration - Standard Registration FULL

AMOUNT

2,495.00

TOTAL

Non-Member - Full Registration - Late Registration FULL

AMOUNT

2,595.00

TOTAL

DAY REGISTRATION

Day only registrations include:

Congress sessions (on nominated day of attendance only)
Congress daily catering (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea - on nominated day of attendance only)
Access to congress exhibition hall and PIA lounge (on nominated day of attendance only)

*Please note: Study tours and social function tickets are not included in day only registration fees and are available to purchase at an additional expense.

Single Day Delegate Member - Thursday FULL

AMOUNT

775.00

TOTAL

Single Day Delegate Member - Friday FULL

AMOUNT

775.00

TOTAL

Single Day Delegate Non Member - Thursday FULL

AMOUNT

1,100.00

TOTAL

Single Day Delegate Non Member - Friday FULL

AMOUNT

1,100.00

TOTAL

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Please fill in your details below and click "Next" to continue. You will be able to edit your information in the Summary page, if needed.

If you are registering on behalf of another person, please make sure you enter the details of the delegate attending the Congress. You can add in your email address in "Additional Emails" section if you would also like to receive emails from the secretariat.
Photos uploads are optional and are linked to your profile for the Congress App. You may skip this process now, and update when you have downloaded the app 2 weeks prior to the Congress.

Attendee Details

Title

First Name

Last Name

Organisation

Position

Email Address

Verify Email Address

Additional Emails

Work Phone

Mobile

PIA Membership # (if applicable)

Post nominals / membership grade (if applicable)

Address

Please note, the address entered within this section will appear on your tax invoice so please list your organisation and address as per how you need them listed for payment purposes.

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Territory

Country

Postcode

Photo

Please note, photo uploads are optional and are linked to your profile for the Congress App. Please note, photo uploads are limited to 1MB and must be a JPG or PNG file only

Photo

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Social Media Links

LinkedIn URL

X (Twitter) Handle

Additional Information

To assist PIA in continuing to understand and plan better for our audiences in the future, please fill in the details below:

Have you attended a Planning Congress before?

Yes

How did you hear about the Planning Congress? (select all that apply)

PIA Newsletter

PIA Website

Return attendee from past event

Friend or colleague

Word of mouth

Internet search

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Other

What were the key factors that attracted you to register for Planning Congress? (select all that apply)

Keynote speakers

Professional development/CPD points

Study tours

Session content

Networking opportunities

Attending as a sponsor or exhibitor

Recommended by a colleague

Return attendee from a past PIA Congress

Other

Are you a nominee for the National Awards for Planning Excellence?

Yes

Age

Gender

Dietary and Special Requirements

Please specify any dietary or special requirements (e.g. mobility and accessibility) you may have.
(Skip if not applicable)

Dietary Requirements

Other

Special Requirements

Emergency Contact Details

Please provide the name and contact details of someone we can reach in case of an emergency.

Emergency Contact Full Name

Emergency Contact Relationship

Emergency Contact Number

Privacy

Personal information provided in this form will be used to register you for the Congress. Please opt out below if you do not give consent for your name and organisation to be included in the congress app and delegate list.

Delegate List

Only for those who have given us consent, a list of attendees with organisations and states will be provided to sponsors and exhibitors - no personal contact details will be provided.

Details on Congress App

Details on Delegate List

PIA Membership Offer

For all non-PIA members, we are pleased to offer complimentary 12 month PIA Membership as part of the Congress registration.
Please indicate if you would like to take this advantage.

Please note:

This offer is only valid to Full Registrations only. Special registration types (e.g. sponsor registrations, complimentary registrations) are not eligible for this offer.
Please note that PIA membership team may get in touch with you if your membership status differs to your selection.

PIA Membership Offer

Inclusive Social Functions

1 x ticket to the National Awards for Planning Excellence
1 x ticket to Congress Welcome Reception
1 x ticket to the Congress Gala Dinner

Please advise your attendance for catering purposes. If you would like to purchase extra tickets for your guests, you will be able to do so within this registration process.

If social functions are sold out and you would like to request to join the waitlist for a function, please email congress@planning.org.au

National Awards for Planning Excellence and Congress Welcome Reception

Wednesday 20 May | 6.00pm - 9.30pm | QT Canberra

Number Of

Yes, I will attend the National Awards for Planning Excellence and Congress Welcome Reception Full

Number Of

No, I will not attend the National Awards for Planning Excellence and Congress Welcome Reception FULL

Gala Dinner

Friday 22 May | 6.00pm - Late | Parliament House

Number Of

Yes, I will attend the Congress Gala Dinner FULL

Number Of

No, I will not attend the Congress Gala Dinner FULL

Optional Ticketed Events

Not included in full Congress registration, separate ticket required.

Networking Events

Emerging Planner Event

Wednesday 20 May | 4.30pm - 6.00pm | QT Canberra, QT Lounge

Number Of

Member | At The Table: Emerging Planners in Conversation Ticket FULL

Number Of

Non-Member Member | At The Table: Emerging Planners in Conversation Ticket FULL

AMOUNT

20.00

TOTAL

Planners Take Over Verity Lane

Thursday 21 May | 6.00pm - Late | Market Hall, Verity Lane

Number Of

Ticket FULL

AMOUNT

78.00

TOTAL

Plans, Pinot & PIA Wine Tour

Close out your Congress experience with a relaxed and memorable day in the Canberra District wine region.

On Saturday 23 May, join fellow delegates for a curated wine tour through some of the region’s standout cellar doors, with tastings at McKellar Ridge Wines, Shaw Wines and Eden Road Wines, plus a long lunch at Shaw Wines. It’s the perfect opportunity to continue the conversation, strengthen connections and unwind after a big week of ideas, insights and inspiration.

Please see the following itinerary:

9.30am: Meet at the National Canberra Convention Centre Foyer

10.15am - 11.50am: Wine Tasting at McKellar Ridge Wines

12.00pm - 2.30pm: Lunch and Tasting at Shaw Wines

2.45pm - 4.45pm: Wine Tasting at Eden Road Wines

5:30pm: Return to the National Canberra Convention Centre

At $197 per person, your ticket includes return coach transfers from the National Convention Centre Canberra, all wine tastings, and lunch. Places are strictly limited and this tour is expected to sell out quickly.

Number Of

Wine Tour Ticket FULL

AMOUNT

197.00

TOTAL

Study Tours

Wednesday 20 May | Full Day | Half Day

Study tours are only available to purchase for Congress delegates
Tour spots are limited, and you must register to attend
Please click here for more details on each study tour and activity

Full Day Tours

(Full Day) Study Tour 1 - Inside Canberra’s Housing Future

A behind-the-scenes look at the ideas, projects and partnerships shaping the next chapter of housing in the nation’s capital.

Number Of

Attending Study Tour 1 Full

AMOUNT

175.00

TOTAL

(Full Day) Study Tour 4 - The Griffins' Plan for Canberra

This bus tour explores the planning legacy of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin, tracing how their bold vision for Australia’s national capital evolved from an ambitious design into a lived and continually changing city.

Number Of

Attending Study Tour 4 Full

AMOUNT

175.00

TOTAL

(Full Day) Study Tour 5 - Inside Australia’s Political Capital

Step inside the places and systems that influence how Australia is governed, planned and shaped at a national level.

Number Of

Attending Study Tour 5 FULL

AMOUNT

175.00

TOTAL

Half Day Tours

(Half Day) Study Tour 3 - She Shapes History Tour

An intimate exploration of the women, places and decisions that have quietly shaped Canberra’s history and identity.

Number Of

Attending Study Tour 3 FULL

AMOUNT

75.00

TOTAL

(Half Day) Study Tour 6 - On Country (Morning/Afternoon)

A guided experience grounded in Country, offering insight into First Nations knowledge, and connection.

Number Of

Attending Study Tour 6 - On Country (Morning) FULL

AMOUNT

95.00

TOTAL

Number Of

Attending Study Tour 6 - On Country (Afternoon) FULL

AMOUNT

95.00

TOTAL

(Half Day) Study Tour 7 - The Capital Uncovered: Canberra City

Discover the layers and design of Canberra’s city centre and civic spaces.

Number Of

Attending Study Tour 7 Full

AMOUNT

95.00

TOTAL

Workshops and Walkshops

Concurrent 1

Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Workshop 1 - Turning Plans in Places Full

Heart Foundation Walkshop 1

Concurrent 2

Thursday, May 21, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Workshop 2 - Country, Climate + Resilience

Concurrent 3

Friday, May 22, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Workshop 3 - Planning for a Changing Nation Full

Heart Foundation Walkshop 2

Concurrent 4

Friday, May 22, 2026 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Workshop 4 - The Future of the Profession Full

Additional Social Function Tickets

If you would like to purchase additional tickets to the following social functions, please advise below:

National Awards for Planning Excellence
Congress Welcome Reception
Congress Gala Dinner

If you are registering for a:

FULL CONGRESS REGISTRATION, these are tickets for your guests
DAY CONGRESS REGISTRATION, these tickets are your tickets, as social event tickets are not included in your registration

If social functions are sold out and you would like to request to join the waitlist for a function, please email congress@planning.org.au.

Guest Special Requirements

If you have purchased guest tickets and need to advise us of any special requirements (e.g. wheelchair access) for the guest/s, please advise below. Your guests' dietary or special requirements will not be accommodated if you have not advised prior.

National Awards for Planning Excellence and Congress Welcome Reception

Wednesday 20 May | 6.00pm - 9.30pm | QT Canberra

Number Of

National Awards for Planning Excellence and Congress Welcome Reception (Additional Ticket) Full

AMOUNT

130.00

TOTAL

Gala Dinner

Friday 22 May | 6.30pm - Late | Parliament House

Number Of

Congress Gala Dinner (Additional Ticket) FULL

AMOUNT

270.00

TOTAL

Guest Special Requirement

Masterclass / Workshop / Walkshop Selection

We are pleased to announce that tickets for masterclass, workshops and walking concurrent sessions are now available.

If you would like to book a masterclass, workshop or a walkshop session, please click the links for further information. You can then register your preferences below.

Masterclass/Workshops/Walkshops are delivered during concurrent session streams. You don't need to register for Plenary sessions or other concurrent sessions, only masterclass, workshops and walkshops concurrent sessions due to limited places available. We encourage you to pre-register for these sessions to avoid disappointment.

Due to the limited spaces available for the masterclass/workshops/walkshop sessions, if you are no longer needing the tickets, please email congress@planning.org.au to cancel, to provide more opportunities to other attendees.

Thursday 29 May 2025

Walkshop 1: The Heart Foundation Walkshop (11:00AM - 12:30PM)
Exclusive Masterclass with Ellen Dunham-Jones: Hands-on Exercises to Identify Good (and Bad) Urban Design (11:00AM - 12:30PM)
Exclusive Masterclass with Ika Trijsburg: Disinformation in the City: developing a three-phase response (3:30PM - 5:00PM)

Friday 30 May 2025

Workshop 1: Delivering great communities: housing, resilience, connectivity and infrastructure(11:00AM - 12:30PM)
Walkshop 2: The Heart Foundation Walkshop (11:00AM - 12:30PM)
Workshop 2: The Future of Planning Education in a time of change (1:30PM - 3:00PM)

*Please be mindful when selecting a masterclass, workshop or walkshop sessions, of the days and times each session is on. Please do not select to attend all due to multiple sessions which are running at the same times.

Once booked out, if you would like to request to join the waitlist for a session, please email congress@planning.org.au

BOOKING SUMMARY

Please note your booking is not yet confirmed. Please review your selection below and make any updates as required by clicking the 'Edit' button. Once reviewed agree to the T&C's and click the 'next' button.

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PAYMENT

All amounts are in Australian dollars and are inclusive for Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10%. Payment may be made by EFT or, online credit card payment (American Express, Visa & Mastercard).

Thank you for registering for Planning Congress 2026. A copy of your confirmation email with invoice/receipt attached has been sent to your nominated email address.

FLIGHTS TO CANBERRA

PIA has partnered with Qantas who are able to offer discounts on selected flights for all registered delegates who are travelling to Canberra from within Australia and internationally. Lower fares may be available on qantas.com at the time of booking and discounts may not apply.

Check your registration confirmation email for your special QANTAS ACCESS CODE and the offer terms and conditions.

ACCOMMODATION

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Delegate Registration Planning Congress 2026

WELCOME TO THE REGISTRATION PORTAL for #PIACongress26

REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP TYPE

FULL CONGRESS REGISTRATION

DAY REGISTRATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Attendee Details

Address

Photo

Add/Replace Photo

Social Media Links

Additional Information

Have you attended a Planning Congress before?

How did you hear about the Planning Congress? (select all that apply)

What were the key factors that attracted you to register for Planning Congress? (select all that apply)

Are you a nominee for the National Awards for Planning Excellence?

Dietary and Special Requirements

Emergency Contact Details

Privacy

Delegate List

Details on Congress App

Details on Delegate List

PIA Membership Offer

PIA Membership Offer

Inclusive Social Functions

National Awards for Planning Excellence and Congress Welcome Reception

Gala Dinner

Optional Ticketed Events

Networking Events

Emerging Planner Event

Planners Take Over Verity Lane

Plans, Pinot & PIA Wine Tour

Study Tours

Full Day Tours

(Full Day) Study Tour 1 - Inside Canberra’s Housing Future

(Full Day) Study Tour 4 - The Griffins' Plan for Canberra

(Full Day) Study Tour 5 - Inside Australia’s Political Capital

Half Day Tours

(Half Day) Study Tour 3 - She Shapes History Tour

(Half Day) Study Tour 6 - On Country (Morning/Afternoon)

(Half Day) Study Tour 7 - The Capital Uncovered: Canberra City

Workshops and Walkshops

Concurrent 1

Concurrent 2

Concurrent 3

Concurrent 4

Additional Social Function Tickets

Guest Special Requirements

National Awards for Planning Excellence and Congress Welcome Reception

Gala Dinner

Masterclass / Workshop / Walkshop Selection

Thursday 29 May 2025

Friday 30 May 2025

BOOKING SUMMARY

PAYMENT

Thank you for registering for Planning Congress 2026. A copy of your confirmation email with invoice/receipt attached has been sent to your nominated email address.

FLIGHTS TO CANBERRA

ACCOMMODATION

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