The University of Melbourne's Professional Staff Conference returns for its 12th anniversary at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Tuesday 15 September 2026.

Join us for an exciting day of workshops, presentations, and keynote sessions, designed to inspire innovative ways of thinking and forge new connections with your professional colleagues. If you're looking to expand your network and develop your professional skills, then PSC 2026 is the place to be.

Registration for the 2026 Professional Staff Conference is now open!

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Innovative Community, Resilient Future

This year's theme is Innovative Community, Resilient Future.

A shared commitment to new ways of thinking and coming together sits at the heart of this year’s Professional Staff Conference, providing insights into how to enhance resilience, foster stronger collaboration, and embrace innovation and AI-enabled practices.

Our subthemes this year are:

  • Innovation in Practice: AI-Enabled Ways of Working
  • Communities for the Future: Belonging, Trust and Collaboration
  • Resilience from Within: Skills for Sustainable Strength

Discover our Subthemes

Key Dates

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Call for presentations opens

2 June 2026

Early Bird registration opens

Sunday 28 June 2026

Call for presentations closes

Early August 2026

Full program  announced

Friday 21 August 2026

Registrations close

Tuesday 15 September 2026

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2026 Organising Committee

This event is organised by professional staff for professional staff

Questions?

Learn more about the Professional Staff Conference here!

Sustainability Statement

We are committed to hosting a sustainable event that minimises our carbon footprint and promotes environmentally friendly practises

Questions? Email:  psc-info@unimelb.edu.au