Welcome to the 2026 APPA Conference

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

About APPA

The Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) was established in 1974 by visionary educators. This unique association of primary school leaders brings together Government, Catholic and Independent primary school leaders who work together with the highest levels of collegiality in the best interests of Australian primary education.

APPA represents over 7,600 primary principals and school leaders across Australia; 200,000 primary teachers; and 2.2 million primary students; all working and learning in primary schools from 24 jurisdictions across all three education sectors (Government, Catholic and Independent).

Venue

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.