# The Australian Children's Content Summit

- Dates: 24 August 2026 to 27 August 2026
- Location: Coffs Harbour Showgrounds, Coffs Harbour, Australia
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

The Australian Children's Content Summit is a significant event dedicated to the children's content sector, taking place at the Coffs Harbour Showgrounds in Coffs Harbour, Australia.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://australianchildrenscontentsummit.com/)
- [Registration](https://whova.com/portal/registration/@Xaokb297C0drGeJSFRM/)
- [Agenda](https://australianchildrenscontentsummit.com/agenda/)

## Speakers

- Tim Bain, Creator/Showrunner, Bondi Pictures
- Jordan Barclay, CEO, Spawnpoint Media
- Sheryl Batchelor, Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
- Tom Beattie, MD
- Jo Boag, Executive Creative
- Jenny Buckland, CEO, ACTF
- Dr Jessica Byrne, Investment Manager, First Nations Department, Screen Australia
- Scott Carey, Director, Modoras
- Cieron Cody, Senior Commissioning Editor, NITV
- Catherine Collins, ABC
- Jennifer Collins, Director Screen, ABC
- Geoff Cooper, Nine Network Australia
- Dan Crowd, Narrative Content Production, Investment Manager, Screen Australia
- Penny Dakin, Executive Director, Communities, Minderoo Foundation
- Carla De Jong, Sinking Ship Entertainment
- Thomas Duncan-Watt, Screenwriter, Showrunner, Summer Palace Productions
- Guy Edmonds, Director, Writer, Script Producer
- Lauren Edwards, Senior Investment Manager, Screen NSW
- Joey Egger, Screen Australia

## Where to stay

- **Bentleigh Motor Inn**: motel, 220 m from the venue
- **The Coast Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, 2 Moonee Street, 2450
  - Phone: +61 2 6652 3007
- **Ibis Budget**: motel, 250 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-3497-ibis-budget-coffs-harbour/index.shtml)
- **Chelsea Motor Inn**: motel, 290 m from the venue
- **Town Lodge Motor Inn**: motel, 350 m from the venue, 4 stars, 110 Grafton Street, 2450
  - [Hotel website](https://cbdmotorinn.com.a)
  - Phone: +61 2 6699 3785
- **Pacific Palms Motel**: motel, 430 m from the venue
- **Best Western Parkside Zebra hotel**: 450 m from the venue, 14 Elizabeth Street, 2450
- **Matador Motor Inn**: 580 m from the venue, 11 Grafton Street, 2450

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/the-australian-children-s-content-summit/