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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



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