WELCOME TO THE AuSAE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (ACE) 2026
ACE 2026 · Driving Impact Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre · 26–29 August 2026
In a time of constant change, your role has never been more important. Associations shape industries, support communities and drive progress. ACE 2026 is your opportunity to step back, think bigger, and return with the clarity and confidence to drive impact in your organisation and across your profession.
Driving Impact is the theme for ACE 2026 because it sits at the heart of why association professionals do what they do. Every decision you make, every program you deliver, every member you support it all contributes to something bigger. This year we're putting that front and centre: what it means to lead with purpose, measure what matters, and make a genuine difference to the industries and communities your association serves.
Exclusive Special Event: Julius Solaris For the first time in Australia, global events leader Julius Solaris joins us in Brisbane on Wednesday 26 August for a standalone industry keynote. One of the most influential voices in the global events conversation, Julius brings fresh thinking on how events create real value and lasting impact — followed by the ACE 2026 Welcome Reception.
ACE 2026 is more than a conference. It's where the association sector comes together — by members, for members — to connect purpose to action, and action to impact.
We are Associations.
IMPORTANT DATES
REGISTRATION
Early Bird Closes: 10 July, 2026
OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
An Industry Conversation with Julius: Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Tickets are limited.
ACE Welcome Reception: Wednesday 26 August, 2026
ACE Dinner: Thursday 27 August, 2026
ABOUT AuSAE
The Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) is the leading association for current and future association and not-for-profit (NFP) leaders in Australia and New Zealand.
We are focused on fostering a strong and robust association sector in Australia and New Zealand through providing professional development, support and networking opportunities for existing and emerging leaders.
Through AuSAE, access the support and tools required to help you achieve the goals of your not-for-profit organisation and invest in your career development.
As the only not-for-profit, member-based organisation exclusively supporting association professionals in Australia and New Zealand, AuSAE has a unique understanding of the opportunities and challenges association face, and we utilise this knowledge to strengthen the wider industry.
ACKNOWLEDGING COUNTRY
AuSAE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.
AuSAE also acknowledges the Turrbal and Yuggera people, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and learn. As a community of association executives, we are privileged to work and learn everyday with indigenous colleagues and partners, especially as we come together on this land for ACE 2026.
CONFERENCE HOST
AuSAE: The Australasian Society Of Association Executives
Email: info@ausae.org.au
Phone: (+61) 1300 764 576
Website: www.ausae.org.au