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Planning Congress 2026

We're going back to where it all began.

This special anniversary Congress in Canberra, where it all began, will be more than just a gathering of planners; it will be a celebration of vision, progress, and the shared commitment that defines our field. Don't miss out!

Planning Congress, the most significant annual gathering of planners in the country. To be able to listen to, and learn along aside professional planners from all walks of life is critical in contemporary knowledge and long-term careers of all planners.

PIA's Planning Congress is the one opportunity for the profession to come together nationally, to look over the horizon at changes in society, the profession and the individual. An opportunity for planners to check the calibration of their current skills and see how to equip themselves for the changes over the short and long terms. 

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How we're celebrating at Planning Congress 2026

Here are just some of the ways the milestone will be marked during this year's Congress.

75 Years on Display

Step through the story of planning in Australia across the past 75 years. A special anniversary showcase in the Congress exhibition hall will feature photographs, milestones and moments that have shaped PIA and the profession over the decades.

 

Emerging Planners: Next Stop Congress

We’re supporting the next generation of planners through the A Day in Planning Competition. Emerging planners and students have the chance to win their way to Planning Congress and connect with leaders shaping the future of the profession.

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A Gala Dinner to Remember

This year’s Congress Gala Dinner will be extra special. Join colleagues and friends from across the country for an evening of connection, reflection and celebration in the city where the Institute began.

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Want to be part of the milestone?

Join planners from across Australia in Canberra for this special Congress year. 

Visit the Congress website to explore the program, speakers and events planned across the three days.

Register here

Questions about Planning Congress?

Get in touch with the team at [email protected]