Victorian government school principals, assistant principals and system leaders are invited to attend the annual Government Schools Principals Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Event date
Thursday 28 May - Friday 29 May 2026
Duration
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Audience
Principals
Assistant principals
Systems leaders

Why attend the Government Schools Principals Conference?
This is an excellent opportunity for Victorian government school principals and assistant principals to:
- hear from renowned thought leaders in education
- discover new ways of thinking about leadership excellence
- learn and reflect from one another.
Keynote Speakers
The 2026 Government Schools Principals Conference is on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May 2026 in Melbourne. The conference will provide evidence-informed professional learning, inspiring presentations, workshops and networking opportunities.

2026 conference program
Find out about our exciting keynotes, and design your own conference experience by selecting from more than 70 workshops delivered by school teams, Department of Education support services, and education experts.

2026 Education Hub Networking Space
The 2026 Government Schools Principals Conference will again host an Education Hub Networking Space. Find out about the services and supports available, and the opportunities for your school at the Education Hub.
Previous resources
Learn about the 2025 program, including speakers, resources and recordings.
Registration
We significantly subsidise costs for all participants.
Fee per participant - $330 (inc GST)
Additional financial support
Small, regional, and presenting schools may be eligible for subsidies.
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