# Visual Impact Sydney

- Dates: 2 September 2026 to 4 September 2026
- Location: Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, Australia
- Organiser: Visual Connections Australia Ltd
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Expected attendance: 56

## About

Visual Impact Expo & Connect Conference 2026 is an event for the visual communications sector, featuring an exhibition and a conference. It showcases technologies and innovations in signage, printing, engraving, textile printing, promotional products, and display solutions. The conference offers insights on economic conditions, industry trends, and business leadership for industry professionals.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.visualimpact.org.au/)
- [Registration](https://au.registration.entegy.events/visualimpact26)

## Speakers

- Matt Aitken, Managing Director, IVE Group
- Lori Anderson, President, International Sign Association
- Charbella Ayoub, Signwriter, Cunneen Signs
- Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance
- Karren Challoner-Miles, CEO, Visual Connections
- Dr David Cooke, Executive Director, ESG Advisory
- Linda Edwards, Managing Director, British Sign & Graphics Association
- Dr Craig Emerson, Managing Director, Emerson Economics
- Matt Fitzpatrick, General Manager, Signarama Australia
- Robin Griffith, Editor, Visual Connections
- Mick Harrold, President, Australian Sign & Graphics Association
- Mel Ireland, Manufacturing Hub Manager, Queensland Government
- Steve Lambourne, Director, SS Signs
- Callan Laughton, Managing Director, Insigns
- Dr Xun Li, Team Leader & Senior Researcher, CSIRO
- Megan Lilly, Deputy Commissioner, Jobs & Skills Australia
- Gillon McLachlan, CEO & Managing Director, Tabcorp
- Paul Richards, Head Teacher, Sign & Graphics - Sydney TAFE
- Brett Spicer, Senior Sustainability Professional, Bird & Bower Advisory
- Steve Vamos, Experienced CEO & Leadership Expert

## Where to stay

- **The Fullerton Hotel**: 40 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.fullertonhotels.com/fullerton-hotel-sydney)
- **Grace Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 77 York Street
  - [Hotel website](https://gracehotel.com.au/)
- **SKYE Suites**: 230 m from the venue, 5 stars, 300 Kent Street
  - [Hotel website](https://skyesydney.com.au)
  - Phone: +61 2 9052 7588
- **Megaboom Hotel**: 260 m from the venue, 93 York Street, 2000
- **Adina Grand**: 280 m from the venue, 280 George Street
- **The Tank Stream Sydney**: 290 m from the venue, 97 Pitt Street, 2000
- **Siesta Sydney**: 310 m from the venue, 301 Kent Street
  - [Hotel website](https://siestasydney.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 2 9279 2104
- **Radisson Plaza Hotel**: 320 m from the venue, 27 O'Connell Street, 2000
  - Phone: +61 2 8214 0000

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #VisualImpact

- [Visual Impact Sydney Roland DG](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bcyoi8qe78)
  - Visual Impact Sydney Roland DG

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