Transition in Action: Planners Leading NSW’s Shared Future

NSW is navigating a decade of profound transition - across housing, infrastructure, energy, climate resilience, economic identity, governance and technology - while expectations of the planning system continue to rise. Pressures once framed as “future challenges” are now immediate realities across metropolitan, regional and rural NSW.

This conference celebrates planning as a profession that turns uncertainty into opportunity. From delivering well-located housing and optimising infrastructure investment, to guiding major projects and supporting community-led change, planners are central to shaping NSW’s shared future.

Our discussions will be guided by three key streams:

Transition, Self Determination and Local Agency

How local government, communities, First Nations groups and regional institutions exercise genuine influence in shaping transition - across strategic planning, infrastructure delivery and development assessment.

The Transitioning Economy and Land Futures

How economic transition, infrastructure investment, land use change and workforce shifts are reshaping regions and communities - and how planners, infrastructure providers and industry can work together to deliver resilient, equitable futures.

Land Use Under Pressure: Competing Needs, Limited Space

How planners make decisions when housing, infrastructure, agriculture, biodiversity, tourism, hazards and climate resilience compete for increasingly scarce land.

Find out more about the themes and abstracts here.

To be announced and can be added onto conference ticket at a later date.

Payment
All amounts are in Australian dollars and are inclusive for Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10%. Payment may be made by online credit card payment (Visa or Mastercard), or EFT (you can request an invoice during registration). All registrations must be paid in full prior to the start of the conference, or you won’t be able to pick up your name badge onsite.

Member Rates
You must be an active PIA member at the time of Conference to register at the member rate. Contact our membership team at [email protected] for more details on becoming a member or to check your current membership details.

Cancellation
Delegates who find themselves unable to attend the conference after submitting their online registration are most welcome to nominate a substitute. All substitutions and cancellations must be made by email to [email protected]

No Shows
If you are unable to attend, please advise us via emailing [email protected] to cancel your registration.
If you fail to advise us prior to conference, we regard your registration as ‘no show’ and cancellation fee of 100% will apply.

Refund policy
If you cancel 1 months prior to the Conference, you will be refunded 100% of your total fees. Any cancellations after this no refunds will be issued, however, registrations may be transferred to another person without penalty. PIA must be advised of any cancellation or transfer in writing to [email protected]. 

Disclaimer of liability
PIA will not accept any liability for damages of any nature sustained by participants or their accompanying persons or loss of, or damage to their personal property as a result of the conference or related events.

Insurance
PIA confirms that the delegate registration fees do not in any way include insurance cover. It is recommended that delegates consider their individual travel and health insurance requirements prior to making travel arrangements.

Privacy
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Unless required by law the Association will not disclose personal information about an individual unless the individual has provided consent, either at the time of providing the information or following a specific request. 

Your information may also be collected for RSVP purposes related to social functions and other events. When necessary, your details may be shared with relevant third parties to facilitate event organisation, including sending invitations and managing event logistics. 

Media and photography
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PIA has arranged special a accommodation deal for delegates at the Rydges Resort. 

All bookings are to be made directly with the hotel by contacting the hotel resevation team or following the steps below on the Rydges Website

1. Select hotel - Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
2. Enter your date range and guest numbers 
3. Click "I have a code" 
4. Enter code PIA in the "Block Code" field
5. Click "Check Rooms" and your rates will appear on the screen

Please note that conference tickets do not include accomodation.  Please note any accommodation or travel bookings must be arranged by the delegate. PIA holds no liability for any losses incurred from these bookings or cancellations for travel, accommodation or any other expenses.