GovTech & Public Sector
National Disability Summit 2026
The event involves discussing progress and initiatives in supporting people with disabilities and their families. These discussions aim to maximise independence, social, and economic participation.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 17 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
- Organiser
- Informa Connect
- Industry
- GovTech & Public Sector
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- IT
- Disability
On stage
Speakers
- Senator the Hon Jenny McAllisterMinister, National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Amanda HendrenMy Community Collaborative
- Angela CookSenior Engagement Advisor - People at Higher Risk, Country Fire Authority
- Bart WalshFormer Head Coach, Jetts Fitness Australia
- Boudicea HodgsonRicher Support
- Carly NisnerFounder, Support Worker Association of Australia
- Professor Charmine HärtelDirector, Opportunity Tech Lab, Impact Labs Monash Business School
- Christine StowCouncillor, City of Whittlesea
- Dr Jill Gallagher AOChief Executive Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
- Elizabeth ChristodoulouNational Employment Project Manager, Down Syndrome Australia
- Heidi ClarrisChief Customer Officer, Aruma
- Jack WilliamsonDown Syndrome Australia
- Jessica OrfordMetro North Health, Queensland
- Keely Joan WalshUniversity of Melbourne
- Kelly StonerSenior Engagement Advisor - People at Higher Risk, Country Fire Authority
- Lee ArcherManager, Tenant Voice, Young People in Nursing Homes Alliance
- Matt De GruchyBlindness and disAbility Advocate, Matt Degruchy Vision (MDV)
- Meg WhiteBehaviour Support Practitioner
- Peter OrrExecutive Director - Disability, Life Without Barriers
On the floor
Sponsors and partners
- Monash Business School
- Physical Disability Australia
- Dementia Training Australia
- DV-alert
- Easy Employer
- Novita
- tech ionMy
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Mercure
9 Riverside Quay, 3006
Ink Hotel
167 City Road, 3006
The Langham
1 Southgate Avenue
Quay West Suites
26 Southgate Avenue, 3006
Crown Towers Hotel
Crown Promenade Hotel
1-25 Whiteman Street, 3006
Vibe
1 Queen Street
Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne
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