Connect Conference 2026 tackles some of the most important conversations impacting the Visual Communications sector today.
This three-day strategy and leadership-focused event is designed to delve into the challenges, opportunities and possibilities for businesses across the print, sign and visual media industry, and for print specifiers and creatives, offering the leading-edge intelligence, insights and inspiration you need to support the future profitability and sustainability of your business.
Connect 2026 features keynote presentations, fireside chats, industry panels and future-ready discussions that will unpack the big issues...and deliver real insights. Register today to hear from local and international experts and thought leaders, join the conversation about the big issues, and equip yourself for success!
Register for Connect Conference 2026
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| Matt Aitken Managing Director, IVE Group | Lori Anderson President, International Sign Association | Charbella Ayoub Signwriter, Cunneen Signs | Ford Bowers CEO, PRINTING United Alliance |
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| Karren Challoner-Miles CEO - Visual Connections | Dr David Cooke Executive Director, ESG Advisory |
Nigel Davies President, FESPA Australia |
Linda Edwards Managing Director - British Sign & Graphics Association |
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| Dr Craig Emerson Managing Director, Emerson Economics | Matt Fitzpatrick General Manager, Signarama Australia |
Robin Griffith Editor, Visual Connections |
Mick Harrold President, Australian Sign & Graphics Association |
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| Mel Ireland Manufacturing Hub Manager, Queensland Government | Steve Lambourne Director, SS Signs | Callan Laughton Managing Director, Insigns | Dr Xun Li Team Leader & Senior Researcher, CSIRO |
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| Megan Lilly Deputy Commissioner, Jobs & Skills Australia | Gillon McLachlan CEO & Managing Director, Tabcorp | Paul Richards Head Teacher, Sign & Graphics - Sydney TAFE | Gayle Sloan CEO, Waste Management & Resource Recovery Association Australia (WMRR) |
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| Brett Spicer Senior Sustainability Professional, Bird & Bower Advisory | Steve Vamos Experienced CEO & Leadership Expert | Richard Williams Managing Director, Precision Solutions Group |
PLUS hear from JC Decaux, international industry associations, local industry experts...and much more!
FULL PROGRAM COMING SOON!
Choose what day interests you the most, or lock in for all three days of information, ideas and inspiration! Early Bird tickets start from $199 incl. GST per day, or $525 for a 3-day pass.
Register for Connect Conference 2026
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Wed 2 Sept - 10am - 6pm
Thurs 3 Sept - 10am - 5pm
Fri 4 Sept - 10am - 3pm
BUMP IN:
Sun 30 Aug-Tues 1 Sept
BUMP OUT:
Fri 4 Sept - Sat 6 Sept
