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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

  • Tuesday 4 August 2026, 7pm - Venue TBC
  • Includes the conference dinner, welcome drinks at the supplier market (supplier table booked separately), and the two full days of conference programme.
  • This registration is to allow non-members of ACRAA to attend the conference.
    Attendance is subject to approval by the ACRAA executive.
    Includes the conference dinner, welcome drinks at the supplier market (supplier table booked separately), and the two full days of conference programme.
  • This package includes attendance at the conference dinner, the welcome drinks and supplier market 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
  • This form is for one trestle table space and ONE attendee. If you wish to have more from your organisation attend select the Guest registration option and enter the number of guests you are bringing.
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. 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 Preview: A Taste of What's to Come:

Welcome Dinner, Tuesday 4 August - Join fellow delegates for a memorable evening of connection and conversation.

Indigenous Art Code
Explore ethical trade, authenticity and supporting Indigenous artists and communities.

Le Quesnoy
A fascinating case study in heritage storytelling, remembrance, and international cultural connections.

Toi Iho
Learn from Aotearoa’s trademark for authentic Māori-made products and services.

Australian War Memorial Redevelopment
An exclusive look behind one of Australia's most significant cultural redevelopment projects.

National Museum of Australia - Exploring NMAs exhibition by V&A. Celebrating Stories, Strengths and Selves, offering our member organisations an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the work we do as cultural retail professionals

Round Table Discussions
Interactive conversations designed to share ideas, challenges, and solutions with industry peers.

Supplier Market - Wednesday 5 August
Connect with leading suppliers and discover new products, services, and opportunities.


Secure your ticket now to join us in Canberra.

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.

To book your ticket - select your option via the left hand side panel.

Applications are now closed for the ACRAA Conference Scholarship

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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