Speech Pathology Australia 2026 Conference

25 - 27 June 2026

Call for submissions is now open!

The SPA 2026 Conference 2026 Conference will take place from Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 June 2026 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), Yugambeh | Gold Coast. Join the speech pathology community for three days of connection, inspiration and professional learning. 

Building on from Speech Pathology Week 2025, the SPA 2026 Conference theme, Impact through speech pathology, celebrates the meaningful difference speech pathologists make in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. From communication to swallowing and beyond, speech pathology changes lives.

Want to stay in the know? Express your interest now to receive the latest updates and conference news straight to your inbox — don’t miss out!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Conference, and to Yugambeh | Gold Coast.

Join us!

 

Attendees applauding during a presentation
 

Aerial shot taken during the daytime of the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre and surrounding city, with the beach to the right. Source: Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre
 

Attendees mingling, with one facing away from the camera and another in side profile.
 

Landscape of the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre on the west facing side, during sunrise. Source: Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre
 

Two attendees speaking to an exhibitor

Key dates

Program submissions open: August 2025

Program submissions close: October 2025

Program submission notifications: December 2025

Pre-release registration opens: December 2025

Pre-release registration closes: February 2026

Preliminary program release: February 2026

Early bird registrations open: February 2026

Early bird registrations close: April 2026

Call for submissions

Call for submissions are now open, and close on Thursday 9 October 2025.

We invite you to share your research, discuss best practices and contribute to the field of speech pathology!

Program submissions

Submission guidelines

Don't miss your opportunity to present at the SPA 2026 Conference.

Program reviewers

Want to be involved in the SPA 2026 Conference, but not planning to present? Lend your expertise as a reviewer and be instrumental in assessing the submissions that will make up our conference program.

Learn more about being a reviewer

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities

Discover how your organisation can be part of the Speech Pathology Australia 2026 Conference.

Join us to:

  • spotlight your organisations expertise and solutions.
  • connect with speech pathologists from across Australia
  • demonstrate your commitment to the profession

Want to be among the first to hear more?

Express your interest today

Have questions or want to chat? Contact our Growth & Partnership manager

We’d love to have you join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Express your interest in attending the Conference

Interested in joining us at the SPA 2026 Conference? Express your interest in attending the Conference and we’ll make sure you’re in the know. Stay updated with the latest news, important dates, and announcements straight to your inbox.

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Contact us 

For any enquiries or further information regarding the SPA 2026 Conference, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Our dedicated SPA Conference and Events Team will be delighted to assist you.