# National Disability Summit 2026

- Dates: 17 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
- Location: Crown Promenade Melbourne, Southbank, Australia
- Organiser: Informa Connect
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## Official links

- [Official website](https://nationaldisabilitysummit.com.au/)
- [Registration](https://nationaldisabilitysummit.com.au/purchase/select-package/)
- [Agenda](https://nationaldisabilitysummit.com.au/agenda/)

## Topics

- IT
- Disability

## Speakers

- Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister, Minister, National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Amanda Hendren, My Community Collaborative
- Angela Cook, Senior Engagement Advisor - People at Higher Risk, Country Fire Authority
- Bart Walsh, Former Head Coach, Jetts Fitness Australia
- Boudicea Hodgson, Richer Support
- Carly Nisner, Founder, Support Worker Association of Australia
- Professor Charmine Härtel, Director, Opportunity Tech Lab, Impact Labs Monash Business School
- Christine Stow, Councillor, City of Whittlesea
- Dr Jill Gallagher AO, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
- Elizabeth Christodoulou, National Employment Project Manager, Down Syndrome Australia
- Heidi Clarris, Chief Customer Officer, Aruma
- Jack Williamson, Down Syndrome Australia
- Jessica Orford, Metro North Health, Queensland
- Keely Joan Walsh, University of Melbourne
- Kelly Stoner, Senior Engagement Advisor - People at Higher Risk, Country Fire Authority
- Lee Archer, Manager, Tenant Voice, Young People in Nursing Homes Alliance
- Matt De Gruchy, Blindness and disAbility Advocate, Matt Degruchy Vision (MDV)
- Meg White, Behaviour Support Practitioner
- Nikki Noack, Job Access (GenU)
- Peter Orr, Executive Director - Disability, Life Without Barriers

## Sponsors and partners

- Monash Business School
- Physical Disability Australia
- Dementia Training Australia
- DV-alert
- Easy Employer
- Novita
- tech ionMy

## Where to stay

- **Mercure**: 180 m from the venue, 9 Riverside Quay, 3006
- **Ink Hotel**: 240 m from the venue, 167 City Road, 3006
- **The Langham**: 280 m from the venue, 1 Southgate Avenue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/melbourne/)
- **Quay West Suites**: 360 m from the venue, 26 Southgate Avenue, 3006
  - [Hotel website](https://www.quaywestsuitesmelbourne.com.au/)
- **Crown Towers Hotel**: 380 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.crownhotels.com.au/crown-towers-melbourne/default-en.html)
  - Phone: +61 3 9292 6868
- **Crown Promenade Hotel**: 420 m from the venue, 1-25 Whiteman Street, 3006
  - [Hotel website](https://www.crownhotels.com.au/crown-promenade-melbourne/)
- **Vibe**: 490 m from the venue, 1 Queen Street
- **Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne**: 520 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.tfehotels.com/brands/rendezvous-hotels/rendezvous-hotel-melbourne)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/national-disability-summit-southbank-289ee03f1267/