We’re excited to be providing stimulating and challenging presentations, panels and breakout sessions, with exhibitors and event partners to support your organisation.  

Monday 15 June 2026

Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Welcome Reception

Tuesday 16 June 2026

Conference Day 1

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Registration

9:00 am – 9:10 am

Welcome to Country

9:10 am – 10:30 am

Plenary Sessions

10:30 am – 11:00 am

Morning Tea

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Plenary Sessions

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

Breakout Session 1

Breakout Session 2

Breakout Session 3

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Breakout Session 4

Breakout Session 5

Breakout Session 6

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Afternoon Tea

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Plenary Sessions

6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Gala Dinner – including Hall of Fame Ceremony and DEA Awards presentations

Wednesday 17 June 2026

Conference Day 2

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Registration

9:00 am – 9:10 am

Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country

9:10 am – 10:30 am

Plenary Sessions

10:30 am – 11:00 am

Morning Tea

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Plenary Sessions

12:30 pm – 1:15 pm

Lunch

1:15 pm – 2:00 pm

Breakout Session 1

Breakout Session 2

Breakout Session 3

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Breakout Session 4

Breakout Session 5

Breakout Session 6

2:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Afternoon Tea

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm

Plenary Sessions

4:00 pm

Conference Close

For program information, please contact Peter Bacon, 03 9012 6000 peter.bacon@disabilityemployment.org.au

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