CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
BOLD
In 2026, QELA invites you to be BOLD. To challenge convention, embrace innovation, and lead with conviction. As Queensland faces rapid growth, environmental and regulatory change, and evolving community expectations, it’s time for bold ideas. Together, we’ll explore how decisive leadership, progressive policy, and fearless advocacy can strengthen Queensland’s environmental and planning future.
Being bold means more than taking risks; it’s about reimagining how we balance growth and protection, questioning established norms, and pioneering new pathways to allow for bold solutions to complex challenges.
At the QELA 2026 Annual Conference, we’ll celebrate those who boldly push boundaries, question the familiar, and spark conversations that will help shape Queensland’s tomorrow.
Purchase Information
- All prices displayed below exclude GST. GST is added during the payment process.
- All Conference registrations and refunds are subject to the QELA Event Terms and Conditions, available here.
- If you cannot see the discounted amounts or the member rates for the Conference, please log in to the QELA website at the top right of the screen.
2026 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
The 2026 Conference program will be released soon.
The 2026 Conference will commence at 6.30pm Wednesday evening with a Welcome Function at the Resort.
REGISTRATION COSTS - MEMBER RATES
Prices below include GST. Prices in the registration booking table do not include GST - this is added during the payment process so that the final amount matches the below prices.
Full 2 Day Conference Registration
Registration includes:
- Attendance to all Conference proceedings, Thursday, 28 May 2026 to Friday, 29 May 2026;
- Catering for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea during Conference days;
- Attendance to the BOLD by Night Cocktail Function on Thursday, 28 May 2026
- Conference Satchel bag; and
- Electronic Conference Proceedings and Papers.
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Metro and Gold Coast (Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Redland, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast council regions) |
$1,320.00 |
| Regional Members | $1,122.00 |
| Local and State Government / NFP Members | $1,122.00 |
Day Only Registrations
Registration includes:
- Attendance to all Conference proceedings of the day registered.
- Catering for morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea during day registered.
- If registered for Thursday, 28 May 2026, registration includes attendance to the BOLD by Night Cocktail Function on Thursday, 28 May 2026.
- Conference Satchel bag.
- Electronic Conference Proceedings and Papers.
| Metro - Thursday, 28 May 2026 (9am - 5pm), and BOLD by Night Cocktail Function (6.30pm - 11.30pm) | $990.00 |
| Metro - Friday, 29 May 2026 (9am - 3.30pm) | $550.00 |
CONFERENCE VENUE
The 2026 QELA Conference will be held at The Langham, Gold Coast.
All conference proceedings and networking functions will be held on site at The Langam, Gold Coast.
ACCOMMODATION
The Langham, Gold Coast
The 2026 QELA Conference is being held at The Langham, Gold Coast. Conference delegates can access discounted accommodation at the Hotel by booking direct via the link below.
$350 per night includes breakfast.
Book The Langham accommodation here.
Subject to availability, The Langham Gold Coast will extend the special conference rate through to Sunday, 31 May 2026.
Should you wish to book additional nights, please reach out to:
Tayla Painter
Group Reservations Officer
07 5638 8828
tlgdc.GroupReservation@langhamhotels.com
Please advise Tayla that you are part of the QELA group, and she will be able to assist with the booking.
Our thanks to the 2026 Conference Sponsors for their ongoing support.
The support from our sponsors assists QELA to provide affordable conference registration to all members, especially regional members and those who work for local and state government.
When
Location
- The Langham, 38 Old Burleigh Road, Surfers Paradise, Qld 4217
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Local Government Sponsor
Satchel Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor
BOLD by Night Sponsor
Program & App Sponsor
Welcome Function Sponsors
Coffee Cart Sponsor
Tea Breaks Sponsor
Court Session Sponsors
Session Sponsors
