Conference Program
The 2026 NAATSIHWP National Conference will begin with the afternoon and evening of pre‑conference activities, followed by two full days of Conference presentations on Tuesday 22 September and Wednesday 23 September 2026.
Please note this is a preliminary agenda provided as a guide. A detailed and fully confirmed conference program will be made available and uploaded when it has been finalised.
21 September – Pre-Conference
| 12:00 – 18:00 |
Registration
Melbourne Room Foyer (Level 2)
|
13:00 – 18:00 |
Pre-Conference Activities
Melbourne Room Foyer (Level 2)
|
| 18:00 – 20:30 |
Welcome Reception
Melbourne Room 2 Foyer (Level 2)
Attire: Smart Casual
|
22 September – Day 1
| 08:00 – 08:30 |
Exhibition Area, Reception Open & Barista Coffee
Melbourne Room Foyer
|
| 08:30 – 09:15 |
MC Introduction
Sean Choolbura
Welcome to Country
Smoking Ceremony
Melbourne Room 2
|
| 09:15 – 10:30 | Presentations Begin |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Morning Tea |
| 11:00 – 12:45 | Presentations |
| 13:00 – 13:45 |
Lunch
Lunch Sponsor Address
|
| 13:45 – 15:00 | Presentations |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | Afternoon Tea |
| 15:45 – 17:00 | Presentations |
| 18:30 – 23:00 |
Gala Dinner
Melbourne Room 1
Attire: Smart Business
|
23 September – Day 2
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Exhibition Area, Reception Open & Barista Coffee
Melbourne Room Foyer
|
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Presentations Begin |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Morning Tea |
| 10:45 – 12:30 | Presentations |
| 12:45 – 13:30 |
Lunch
Lunch Sponsor Address
|
| 13:30 – 15:00 |
Presentations
|
| 15:00 – 15:30 |
Closing Remarks
|
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Afternoon Tea |
| 16:00 | Conference Concludes |
