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ACRAA Annual Conference 2026

  • 4 Aug 2026
  • 6:30 PM
  • 6 Aug 2026
  • 4:00 PM
  • Australian War Memorial Canberra

Registration

  • This package includes attendance at the conference dinner, the welcome drinks and trade show and the two full days of conference programme.
  • Your product and QR code card in the famous ACRAA Gift Bag
  • Included in the sponsorship are the following:
    * Prominent brand display alongside other distinguished Gold sponsors on all conference collateral.
    * Product placement and brand materials in gift bag
    * Premium-positioned Trade Show Table (includes one attendee)
    * Acknowledgement during key conference moments
  • Included in the sponsorship are the following:
    * Premier placement of your brand on conference materials
    *Unique acknowledgment as the foremost sponsor during both the opening and closing ceremonies.
    *Product placement and brand materials in gift bag
    *An opportunity to captivate the audience with a brand presentation.
    *Premium positioned Trade Show Table and attendance for one other guest.
    * 2 tickets to the Gala Conference Dinner
    * Regular verbal mentions throughout the conference, providing continuous recognition.
  • Acknowledgement during select conference sessions
    Product placement and brand materials in gift bag
    Secondary placement of your logo on conference materials
Register

ACRAA Conference 2026

4 - 6 August

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the 2026 ACRAA conference in Canberra at the Australian War Memorial. 

The conference will commence on Tuesday 4 August with a special Welcome Dinner, bringing our community together to celebrate the start of the conference in one of Australia’s most significant cultural institutions. This will be a memorable evening to connect, reflect, and share in the stories that shape our sector.

This year's theme is Reignite: Celebrating Stories, Strengths and Selves.

An opportunity to pause, reflect and celebrate the mahi/work we do as cultural retail professionals, and the stories, skills and people that make our sector so special.

The programme will include panel discussions as well as time to network with other cultural retail professionals and engage in the conversations.

If you need assistance in preparing your attendance application, this document might help.

Conference 2026 Keynote Speaker: To be confirmed.

If you are joining us for the first time, or would simply like to revisit the 2025 conference highlights, we invite you to watch our short presentation video featuring memories from last year at the Art Gallery of NSW. It is a wonderful snapshot of the connections, conversations and energy that makes ACRAA so special.

ACRAA Conference Scholarship

We are pleased to announce the return of the ACRAA Conference Scholarship for 2026.

This year, two scholarships will be awarded, one to an Australian-based member and one to a member from Aotearoa New Zealand, supporting cultural retail professionals to attend the ACRAA Conference.

The scholarship aims to support professional development and strengthen connections across our cultural retail community.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Have not previously attended an ACRAA Conference.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Be employed by an organisation that is a current ACRAA member in good standing.

Scholarship Details

  • Two scholarships of $500 AUD will be awarded (one Australia, one Aotearoa New Zealand).
  • Funds may be used toward conference registration and/or travel expenses.
  • Recipients are required to attend the full conference and submit a short post-conference report.

Applications are now open - apply before 31 May 2026 to be considered.

APPLY HERE

Association of Cultural Retailers of Australia and Aotearoa (ACRAA) is a business name of

The Museum Shops Association of Australia and New Zealand Ltd 

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