About this Event
The National Workplace Wellbeing Conference 2026 is Australia’s leading leadership conference connecting workplace wellbeing and performance.
Held over two days in Brisbane, this evidence-led conference is designed for leaders who carry real responsibility and want practical, proven ways to lead high-performing teams without burnout.
Built around the theme The New Standard of Leadership, the conference responds to a growing reality inside organisations: pressure is higher, expectations are rising, and traditional leadership models built on endurance and hierarchy are no longer enough.
This conference brings wellbeing and performance into the same conversation, focusing on how leaders actually think, decide, and lead under sustained pressure.
Across two days, attendees will step out of reactivity and into clearer thinking, deeper capability building, and practical application they can take straight back into their organisations.
You can expect:
- Short, focused keynotes backed by neuroscience, leadership psychology, and organisational practice
- Facilitated workshops that allow time to reflect, discuss, and apply learning to real workplace scenarios
- Table-based collaboration with leaders across industries and roles
- Practical leadership frameworks and tools that support sustainable performance
- Time and space to think clearly, rather than rushing from session to session
The conference is deliberately paced.
Less passive listening. More guided thinking, discussion, and application.
Lunch and afternoon tea are included on both days, supporting connection and informal conversation throughout the experience.
Many of the strongest outcomes occur when senior leaders and HR attend together, creating shared language and alignment that carries back into the organisation.
Ticket options
General Admission
Includes full access to both conference days, all keynotes, facilitated workshops, table-based collaboration, and conference materials.
VIP Experience
Includes everything in General Admission, plus access to an exclusive VIP 3 course dinner and drinks on the second night with the facilitators speakers.
(VIP tickets are strictly limited.)
After a sold-out event in 2025, the conference returns in 2026 with a bigger program, deeper capability building, and more space for meaningful collaboration.
If you are leading people under pressure and want a clearer, more sustainable way forward, this conference is for you.
What did last year's attendees say?
“The National Workplace Wellbeing Conference 2025 was inspiring and transformative. From the warm welcome to the thoughtful touches like personalised cards, every detail fostered genuine connection and belonging. The keynote speakers delivered authentic, insightful stories that challenged thinking and sparked motivation well beyond the day. I left invigorated, armed with practical strategies, and a renewed drive to champion wellbeing at work. This conference sets a new benchmark, I can’t wait for 2026.”
Jharmane Kelly - Lions Haven for the Aged
“The inaugural National Workplace Wellbeing Conference was a powerful day of reflection, connection, and learning. The speakers were of the highest calibre, and I left with valuable takeaways both professionally and personally. No matter how strong our workplaces are, we can always do better and this conference is helping to lead that change.”
Sarah Stoddart - Vitality Law Australia
“Australia’s first National Workplace Wellbeing Conference was a privilege to attend. The powerful insights from Jason and Lauren, alongside world-class speakers, made it an unforgettable day. From the big ideas on performance, retention, and culture to the small touches like handwritten notes and personalised keep cups, every detail made us feel valued and inspired.”
Sarah Raffell - Amend Rehab
“The energy was electric, the best conference I’ve ever attended. The interaction, insights, and focus on emotional intelligence were unmatched. I left reassured, inspired, and ready to make a real difference in the workplace.”
Belinda Olliver - Lions Haven for the Aged
“I cannot speak highly enough of this conference. In my 50s, I’d felt my spark fading, but today’s vibrancy and positivity reignited it. I left energised, motivated, and grateful to the speakers and WPWI crew for such an uplifting experience. It was just awesome.”
Marita Traini - Allianz Insurance
Wednesday 16th September
🕑: 09:15 AM
Registration Opens
🕑: 10:00 AM
Welcome to Country
🕑: 10:30 AM
Welcome from Co-Founders WPWI
🕑: 11:00 AM
Curing the Hybrid Headache
Host: Melissa Langton
🕑: 11:30 AM
Trauma Informed Practices in the Workplace
Host: Angela Henderson
🕑: 12:00 PM
Lunch- Fully Catered
🕑: 01:00 PM
Panel
🕑: 01:45 PM
SPEAKER ANNOUNCED SOON
🕑: 02:15 PM
Afternoon Tea- Fully Catered
🕑: 02:45 PM
Why Resilience, Decision-Making, and Culture Start in the Body
Host: Dr Daniel Kirkbride
🕑: 03:15 PM
Building Human Centred Teams
Host: Lauren McGee
🕑: 03:45 PM
The Humorous Side of HR
Host: Des Kerr
🕑: 04:15 PM
WPWI Co-Founders Wrap Up
🕑: 05:00 PM
Networking Drinks
Thursday 17th September
🕑: 09:00 AM
Coffee and Chat
🕑: 09:30 AM
Welcome
🕑: 09:45 AM
Creating High Performing Teams (Workshop Style)
Host: Jason Marshall
🕑: 11:00 AM
Surprise (Coming Soon)
🕑: 11:15 AM
Setting Professional Boundaries
Host: Jess Cameron
🕑: 11:45 AM
Setting Professional Boundaries (Workshop)
Host: Jess Cameron
🕑: 12:00 PM
Lunch- Fully Catered
🕑: 12:45 PM
Fireside Chat: Persuading the Boss to Make Changes & Workplace Flexibility
🕑: 01:15 PM
Workplace Flexibility Workshop
🕑: 01:30 PM
Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause in the Workplace
Host: Sarah Gray
🕑: 02:00 PM
Afternoon Tea- Fully Catered
🕑: 02:30 PM
SPEAKER ANNOUNCED SOON!
🕑: 03:00 PM
Leading with Purpose Not Pressure
Host: Jason Marshall
🕑: 03:30 PM
SPEAKER ANNOUNCED SOON!
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
WPWI Co-Founders Wrap Up
🕑: 06:00 PM
VIP Dinner (VIP Ticket Holders Only)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
voco Brisbane City Centre by IHG, 85-87 North Quay, Brisbane City, Australia
AUD 1268.75 to AUD 1530.28
