The Congress program will bring together planners, thought leaders and industry partners to share insights, spark ideas and explore the future of our profession. The outline below is a brief overview to give you a feel of the Congress structure. It is subject to change as the program develops.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
| Time | Event Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Study Tours Full-day and half-day tours will be on offer |
| 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | PIA National Awards for Planning Excellence Ballroom, QT Canberra |
| 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Congress Welcome Reception Lucky's Speakeasy, QT Canberra |
Thursday 21 May 2026
| Time | Event Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM | Plenary Session |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Morning Tea |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Plenary Session |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Afternoon Tea |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Planners Take Over Verity Lane |
Friday 22 May 2026
| Time | Event Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 8:45 AM – 10:30 AM | Plenary Session |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Morning Tea |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Concurrent Sessions |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Afternoon Tea |
| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Plenary Session |
| 6:30 PM – Late | Planning Congress Gala Dinner Main Hall, Australian Parliament House |
*Program outline subject to change