Rural, Regional and Remote Conference 2026
REGISTRATION UPDATE 25/03
Want to join for Day 2 (Thursday 26 March) with a Day Pass? You still can! Email the team on [email protected] and we'll get you sorted before the sessions begin Thursday 26 March at 11.00 AEDT).
Each year, PIA delivers an innovative conference bringing together planners from across rural and regional Australia. The 2026 Rural, Regional & Remote (RRR) Conference will bring together professionals dedicated to shaping sustainable, thriving regional communities.
With over 200 attendees joining us virtually each day in 2025, we look forward to delivering another fantastic event in 2026.
This year's theme, Resilience, Regeneration, and Regional Innovation, challenges planning professionals to reimagine the future of regional Australia through the lens of systems thinking, place-based practice, and meaningful collaboration. How can we design resilient infrastructure and policy frameworks? What role does planning play in regenerating ecosystems, economies, and cultural connection to place? And how do we harness innovation - in governance, technology, and local leadership - to drive equitable and future-ready outcomes?
Registration for the upcoming Rural, Regional & Remote Conference is now closed. If you wish to register, please email the team at [email protected]
Explore the dedicated Conference website
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Registration Options: With flexible ticket options, explore what best suits your learning needs below.
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Become a Sponsor: Interested in sponsoring the conference? Contact us at [email protected]
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Can't attend on the day? We've got you! Recordings will be available for 3 months post event.
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Registration Information
All prices listed in AUD and include GST.
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Full Registration
PIA Member $265.00
Student $160.00
Graduate $210.00
Non-Member $380.00
Day Only Registration
PIA Member $135.00
Non-Member $190.00
Student $80.00
Graduate $105.00
Office Passes
Single $1,160.00
Multi $2,310.00
Please note: Full registrations include access to the live virtual event across both days, plus access to the Conference recordings available for 3 months post event.
Office Passes
Office passes include access to live virtual event across both days and access Conference recordings available for 3 months post event.
We have 2 options for office passes available. The single office pass provides 1 x login which is designed for use on 1 device only and cannot be shared or it will bump your group out; so, we encourage you to gather in the boardroom and enjoy together as a team.
If you prefer to access the conference separately, we have introduced a new multi access pass category where your team can log into the event platform on up to 10 devices at the same time.
After completing your registration, you'll receive a confirmation email. If you don't receive within 24 hours, please contact the team at [email protected]. All registrants should've received their EventsAir login details so you can access the platform. If you have not yet received, please contact the team at [email protected]
For more information, visit the RRR Virtual Conference website here.
Terms and Conditions
Access to Conference
PIA's Rural, Regional & Remote Conference is virtual. A login email will be sent out just prior to the event in March 2026 containing your personalised login link to the virtual event platform. Purchased an office pass? A login will be emailed to your company representative who completed the office pass registration just prior to the event in March 2026. For office passes, it is your companies representatives responsibility to organise this information is passed onto their office team and setup depending on the level of pass you have purchased.
Program Disclaimer
When released, the program for the 2026 Rural, Regional & Remote Conference is correct at the time of publication. The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) however reserves the right to change dates, the program and speakers without notice as a result of circumstances beyond control. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website and the program or provided at the event, PIA, it's officers, directors, employees and agents assume no responsibility for it's content, use or interpretation. PIA accepts no responsibility for any opinions, advice or information contained in this website and program or expresses, given or otherwise provided at the event.
Member Rates
You must be an active PIA member to register at the member rate. Please note that the PIA Membership team may get in touch with you if your membership status differs to your registration selection. If required, you can contact our membership team at [email protected] for more details on becoming a member or to check your current membership details.
Payment
All amounts are in Australian dollars and are inclusive for Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 10%. Payment may be made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) or EFT. All registrations must be paid in full prior to the start of the conference to receive your link to the virtual platform.
Cancellation
Delegates who find themselves unable to attend are most welcome to nominate a substitute. All substitutions and cancellations must be made by email to [email protected]
Refund policy
If you cancel 3 months prior to the Conference, you will be refunded 75% of your total fees. If you cancel 2 months prior to the Conference, you will be refunded 50% of your total fees. If you cancel 1 month prior to the Conference, 100% of your fees will be charged in cancellation.
Recordings
Conference recordings will be available for 3 months post event, for all the registered delegates.