ACE 2026: Driving Impact
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | 26–28 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, every program, every member you support contributes to something bigger. This year, we put that front and centre: what it means to lead with purpose, measure what matters, and make a genuine difference.
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Exclusive special event Julius Solaris — 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, he brings fresh thinking on how events create real value and lasting impact, followed by the ACE 2026 Welcome Reception. |
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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.
Who it's for: Built for association professionals
Association leaders Association CEOs, executive directors, and board members shaping sector strategy and governance. | Association professionals Professionals driving member engagement, programming, and
community growth. | Event managers & Program directors Event professionals designing producing, and delivering conferences, programs, and member events and leading event strategy. | Sector partners & suppliers Organisations supporting the association sector with products, services, and expertise. |
ACE 2026 brings the association sector and events community to Brisbane for 2.5 days of real conversations, practical ideas, and genuine peer connection. From 26–28 August at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, it's your chance to step away from the day-to-day and spend time with people who truly understand the role — the pressures, the opportunities, and everything in between. You'll walk away with fresh thinking on leadership, engagement, and growth, practical ideas you can act on immediately, and honest conversations about what's actually working in the sector right now. What you'll take away |
Global Perspectives World-class keynotes and sessions that challenge how you lead and deliver impact. | Industry connections Three days of networking with peers across the Australian and international association sector. | Actionable ideas Practical tools and frameworks you can apply immediately back in your organisation. | Sector community ACE is by members, for members — the place where the association sector comes together. |
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Secure your place at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition
Centre,
26–28 August 2026.
Our Partners & Exhibitors Our partners and exhibitors are at the heart of ACE 2026 – AuSAE’s Conference & Exhibition, bringing innovative solutions and expertise that help associations grow. Explore the organisations supporting ACE 2026, or Partner With Us and be part of the momentum driving impact across the association community. |
Contact us: Email: info@ausae.org.au |
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