LGMA Annual LG Conference 2026
Tuesday 8 - Thursday 10 September 2026! Destination: Gold Coast - Save the dates!
Venue: Sea World Resort, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach QLD 4217
Brochure: here
Proposed Schedule
Tuesday
3.30pm – 4.00pm Registration
4.00pm – 6.00pm President’s Welcome Reception
Evening at Leisure
Wednesday
08.45am Welcome
09.00am – 3.00pm Conference Sessions
3.00pm LGMA AGM
4.00pm – 5.30pm Beach versus Bush Scavenger Hunt Challenge
Evening at Leisure
Thursday
07.45am Exclusive Shark Bay Tour
09.00am – 3.30pm Conference Sessions
7.00pm – 11.00pm Dinner
Meet Our Speakers - This year's lineup features an outstanding mix of visionaries, practitioners and leaders:
Professor Sohail Inayatullah — one of the world's foremost futurists
Jordana Borensztajn — creativity and innovation expert
Tracy Mackey — Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Association of Queensland
Lucy Poole — Deputy CEO, Strategy, Planning and Performance, Australian Government's Digital Transformation Agency
Adam Pennicott — Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, Department of Trade, Employment and Training
Brett de Chastel — Principal Consultant, de Chastel and Associates, presenting The Future of Local Government Report developed in partnership with LGMA
CEO Panel - Justin Hancock, Nikola Stepanov, Scott Waters
Why Attend?
✔ Thought-provoking keynotes on the future of local government
✔ Practical sessions you can apply from day one back at work
✔ Unmatched networking with peers from across Queensland
✔ A world-class venue designed to inspire
Registration
Full registration includes the President's Welcome Reception on Tuesday, the Beach Versus Bush Activity on Wednesday and the Conference Sessions on Wednesday and Thursday (morning tea and lunch are provided) and the Conference Dinner on Thursday evening.
Early Bird Rates (on or before 10 July) Council Officer $1645
Standard Rates (on or after 11 July) Council Officer $1930
Please see the Registration Terms and Conditions (includes discounts and complimentary registrations).
Exclusions: Travel and accommodation are not included in the conference registration fees.
Accommodation: Here
