Conference Program
Our renowned 2.5 day AITD Conference consistently delivers a diverse and high-quality program showcasing Australian and international L&D thought leaders. With topics ranging from cutting-edge tools and technologies to best practices and theories, every delegate will walk away with valuable insights they can apply in their workplaces.
Networking plays a vital role in the conference experience, and attendees consistently praise the opportunity to forge strong connections within the broader L&D community.
Please note: Program times shown are Australian Eastern Standard Times (AEST). The program overview below is preliminary and subject to change.
Pre-Conference Workshop |
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Registration and Light Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Pre-Conference Workshop |
| 5:00pm - Late | AITD QLD Divisional Council Hosted Networking Event |
Conference - Day One |
Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| 8:00am | Registration and Speaker Support Open |
| 9:00am - 11:25am | Sessions |
| 11:25am - 11:50am | Morning Tea |
| 11:50am - 1:35pm | Sessions |
| 1:35pm - 2:20pm | Lunch |
| 2:20pm - 4:05pm | Sessions |
| 4:05pm - 4:30pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Sessions |
| 5:30pm - 6:30pm | AITD Excellence Awards 2026 Networking Drinks |
AITD Excellence Awards 2026 Dinner |
Thursday, 22 May 2026 |
| 6:30pm - Late | AITD Excellence Awards 2026 Dinner & Ceremony |
Conference - Day Two |
Friday, 15 May 2026 |
| 8:00am | Registration and Speaker Support Open |
| 9:00am - 10:25am | Sessions |
| 10:25am - 10:50am | Morning Tea |
| 10:50am - 12:35pm | Sessions |
| 12:35pm - 1:20pm | Lunch |
| 1:20pm - 3:05pm | Sessions |
| 3:05pm - 3:30pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 3:30pm - 4:40pm | Sessions |
| 4:45pm | Conference Close |
AITD 2026 Conference Detailed Program
The full program for AITD 2026 including session topics, speaker line‑up, timings, and workshop details will be released in February 2026.
The AITD 2026 program will aim to provide a comprehensive roadmap for the event, allowing participants to plan which pre‑conference workshops, keynote sessions, breakouts, and networking opportunities to attend.
Registrants and those on the conference mailing list will be among the first to receive the detailed Program for the AITD 2026 Conference held in Brisbane (13–15 May 2026).