Conference Program
AITD Conference 2026 Program
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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, this program is subject to change and will be updated regularly.
AITD Conference Capabilities
We are excited to embed a Capabilities Framework that brings clarity, purpose and practical value to every session. Each presentation throughout the program will be identified with a clear symbol denoting the intended learning outcomes, aligned to the core capabilities valued across the L&D profession.
These outcomes have been designed to support your growth in strategic thinking, facilitation, evaluation, innovation, operational excellence and impactful learning design, ensuring you walk away with actionable insights you can apply directly in your work.
This approach reflects AITD’s commitment to professional excellence and capability building — helping practitioners at all levels know their strengths, grow their impact, and navigate the evolving L&D landscape with confidence. For more information about the capabilities framework, please download the diagram HERE.
AITD Conference 2026 Program Overview
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 |
| 5:30pm - Late | AITD Conference Welcome Gathering |
Conference - Day One |
Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| 8:00am | Registration and Speaker Support Open |
| 8:00am | Fellows Breakfast Gathering and Emerging Practitioners Breakfast |
| 9:00am - 10:50am | Sessions |
| 10:50am - 11:20am | Morning Tea |
| 11:20am - 1:15pm | Sessions |
| 1:15pm - 2:15pm | Lunch |
| 2:15pm - 3:40pm | Sessions |
| 3:40pm - 4:10pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 4:10pm - 4:55pm | Sessions |
| 5:30pm - 7:00pm | AITD Excellence Awards 2026 Networking Drinks |
AITD Excellence Awards 2026 Dinner |
Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| 7:00pm - Late | AITD Excellence Awards 2026 Dinner & Ceremony |
Conference - Day Two |
Friday, 15 May 2026 |
| 7:30am - 8:30am | State Breakfasts |
| 8:00am - 2:00pm | Registration and Speaker Support Open |
| 9:00am - 10:35am | Sessions |
| 10:35am - 11:05am | Morning Tea |
| 11:05am - 1:00pm | Sessions |
| 1:00pm - 2:10pm | Extended Lunch |
| 2:10pm - 4:25pm | Sessions |
| 4:35pm | Conference Close |