I’m so excited to welcome you to the 2026 APPA Conference. This year our theme is “Our Primary Purpose: Vision, Voice, Agency, Impact”, and it really speaks to why we do what we do every day in our schools.
This conference is all about connecting, learning, and sharing. You’ll leave with:
- Fresh ideas and practical strategies to make a real difference in your school.
- Insights from inspiring speakers who understand the challenges and joys of primary leadership.
- Opportunities to connect with colleagues from across Australia, share successes, and build lasting networks.
- Tools to strengthen your voice and your school’s impact, helping students thrive and feel agency in their learning.
I hope you come ready to be inspired, challenged, and energised. Let’s explore together how our vision and voice can truly make a difference in our schools and communities.
Angela Falkenberg
APPA President
Venue Information
National Convention Centre Canberra
31 Constitution Ave
Canberra, ACT
The National Convention Centre Canberra (NCCC) is the capital’s largest, purpose-built conference, meeting and events venue. With an abundance of natural sunlight, pillarless space, onsite car parking facilities and a central location, the NCCC is a business events venue leader, in the heart of the nation’s capital.
2026 Sponsors
Conference Partner
Destination Sponsor
Coffee Cart SponsorAbout APPA
APPA – a unique and outstanding association of primary school leaders.
The Australian Primary Principals Association was established in 1974 by some visionary educators.
This association brings together government, independent and Catholic primary school leaders who work with the highest levels of collegiality in the best interests of Australian primary education.
We enjoy very positive relationships with the Minister and the Commonwealth Department of Education, Skills and Employment and have a close connection with our colleagues in the New Zealand Principals Federation, “across the ditch”.
