LGMA Inspire Conference 2026
Day 1 – Wednesday 10 June 2026
10.00 am -10.30 am Registration and Morning Tea on Arrival
10.30 am – 4.15 pm Conference
4.30 pm – 6.00 pm Networking Function
Day 2 – Thursday 11 June 2026
08.45 am – 4.00 pm Conference
Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane - 23 Leichardt Street (Cnr Wickham Terrace), Spring Hill 4000
Registration Fees:
Early bird rate (closes 8 May) - Full programme including networking $990.00 (incl. GST)
Standard registration (on or after 9 May) - Full programme including networking $1200.00 (incl. GST)
Registrations close 26 May.
The full programme includes Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea on Wednesday and Thursday plus the Networking Function on Wednesday evening.
Who should attend: Council officers who
- Would like to feel more confident in the workplace
- Are looking for a rewarding career in LG
- Aspire to change roles within their council to develop their skills
- Would like to access professional development specifically for local government
- May be new to council
- Aspire to lead in a coordinating or supervising role
- Aspire to be a leader
Learning outcomes - At the completion of the conference, officers will have
- Learnt about council financial matters (finance for non-financial officers)
- Reviewed the major Governance requirements for local government
- Discussed the purpose of local government in their communities
- Reflected on the challenges and joys of working in local government
- An understanding of Legislation – Public Sector Ethics Act, the LG Act 2009
- The ability to improve leadership capability across council
- Developed skills and confidence to manage conflict, build relationships and address issues promptly and consistently
- Improved communication techniques
- Networked with council officers from other Queensland areas
Accommodation and Travel
The registration fees do not include accommodation, travel or transport.
Accommodation Payment Policy
Individual guests paying their own account will be required to pay on check in. A credit card guarantee for each individual guest must be provided to the hotel when making a reservation. Alternatively, a nominated credit card can be used as a guarantee.
For councils wishing to pre-pay for the accommodation before the guest's arrival, please contact the reservations team via phone, 07 3831 4055 or reservations@hgcbrisbane.com.au.
The reservations team will be able to send through a link for councils to make the payment in advance, rather than at the time of check in for the guest.
Transport: Translink
Car Parking: Hotel Grand Chancellor $20.00 per day - subject to availability
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