PETAA 2026 Leading with Literacy Conference

Choose the conference option that fits your school, team or professional learning goals

Attend in person in Sydney or online, with options for individual educators, school teams and whole-school participation.

29–30 October 2026
Sydney + Online
Early bird ends Friday 26 June 2026

Start with the option that matches how you want to participate

This page spells out the available registration pathways before you move through to the purchase listing.

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In-person conference

Best for educators who want the full Sydney conference experience, including keynotes, sessions, catering and networking.

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Online conference

Best for flexible access through livestream, on-demand viewing, or a combined livestream and on-demand option.

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School and team options

Best for schools registering groups, seeking invoicing, or using PL Subscription access strategically.

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In-person registration

Register to attend in-person 

Attend at the Australian Turf Club, Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney for two days of keynotes, conference sessions, professional learning and networking.

In-person details

When: 29 October 2026, 8:30 AM – 30 October 2026, 4:00 PM

Time zone: AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Where: Australian Turf Club, Royal Randwick Racecourse, Alison Road, Randwick NSW 2031

Member

In-person member registration

For PETAA members attending the full in-person conference in Sydney.

Early bird
$675
Standard price
$800

Early bird ends Friday 26 June 2026.

Register in person
Non-member

In-person non-member registration

For non-members attending the full in-person conference in Sydney.

Early bird
$825
Standard price
$950

Early bird ends Friday 26 June 2026.

Register in person

Your in-person registration includes

  • Full access to all conference sessions and keynote presentations
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both conference days
  • Networking drinks and canapes
  • 12 hours of Face-to-Face Professional Learning

Participation addresses Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 1.2.2; 1.5.2; 2.1.2; 2.5.2; 3.1.2; 3.3.2; 6.2.2; 6.3.2; 6.4.2.

Online registration

Register to attend online 

Choose livestream, on-demand or combined livestream and on-demand access for flexible conference participation from wherever you are.

Online details

When: 29 October 2026, 8:30 AM – 30 October 2026, 4:00 PM

Time zone: AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Where: Online

Access option Member early bird Member standard Non-member early bird Non-member standard Register
Livestream and On-demand
Best for live participation with catch-up access.		 $450 $550 $575 $650 Register online
Livestream only
Best for educators attending live online across the conference dates.		 $350 $450 $450 $550 Register online
On-demand only
Best for educators who need flexible viewing after the live conference dates.		 $350 $450 $450 $550 Register online

Online early bird pricing ends Friday 26 June 2026.

School and team registration

Options for groups, teams and whole-school access

Schools can use conference participation to support shared professional learning across teams, leadership groups or whole staff.

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In-person school groups

Discounts are available for school groups of 8 or more participants.

  • Suitable for school teams attending together in Sydney
  • Group quote available
  • Invoicing can be arranged
Email PETAA for a group quote
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Online school groups and teams

Discounts are available for school groups and teams.

  • Suitable for school teams accessing online conference learning
  • Group quote available
  • School account holders can email names, job titles and email addresses to arrange enrolment and invoicing
Email PETAA for online group access
Best for schools

PL Subscription + Livestream Upgrade

For schools wanting whole-staff professional learning access, PETAA PL Subscription provides access to PETAA’s online professional learning library, including on-demand conference recordings.

Schools with a PL Subscription can then add the Conference Livestream Upgrade to give staff live online access to the 2026 Leading with Literacy Conference.

Livestream Upgrade for PL Subscription schools
Early bird upgrade
$1000
Standard upgrade
$1500

Upgrade pricing applies to schools with a PETAA PL Subscription. Schools without a current PL Subscription can enquire about subscription options and conference access.

Compare participation experiences

Each pathway gives access to conference learning. The best option depends on how you want to participate and how your school plans to use the learning.

Feature In person Livestream and On-demand Livestream only On-demand only
Live conference participation Yes, in Sydney Yes, online Yes, online No live attendance required
On-demand access Available at additional cost Yes Available at additional cost Yes
Networking and conference hospitality Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, networking drinks and canapes Online participation Online participation Flexible viewing
Best for Educators wanting the full conference experience Educators wanting live access plus catch-up flexibility Educators attending live online Educators who need flexible viewing after the event

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Once you’ve chosen the option that fits your context, continue to the in-person or online listing to sign in, create an account and register.