NEWVAC26 | Newcastle Virtual Assistants Conference 2026

NEWVAC26 is back for 2026. And this is not another day of people talking at you. NEWVAC26 is a thoughtfully designed professional development and connection experience for Virtual Assistants, Online Business Managers, freelancers and virtual support professionals who want more than a notebook full of information. It is a chance to step away from your screen for a day. to reconnect with your business and to think about what comes next. Friday 23 October 2026 Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, Belmont NSW NEWVAC26 may have Newcastle in the name, but this is absolutely not just a Newcastle event. We welcome Virtual Assistants and business support professionals from across Australia. Whether you're travelling from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, regional NSW or somewhere completely different, there is a place for you in the room. Come for the learning. Leave with your people. What to expect: Our full NEWVAC26 program and speaker lineup will be released progressively. What we can tell you now is that this is a full-day conference designed to move you forward. Expect a carefully curated mix of: • Practical professional development • Useful sessions focused on the real opportunities, challenges and decisions Virtual Assistants are navigating in business now. • Honest industry conversations • Thoughtful discussions about what is changing in our industry, what still matters and what VAs need to know as we move forward. • Facilitated networking • Connection without being thrown into awkward networking chaos. We'll help make introductions and create opportunities to meet people throughout the day. • Small-group conversations • Time to talk with people at similar stages of business or who share your interests, challenges and goals. • Space to reflect • Because sometimes you don't need more information. You need the space to actually think about what you want. • A clear next step • Our goal is for you to leave with more than pages of notes. You'll have a clearer idea of what you want to focus on when you return to your business. • A welcoming community • You'll spend the day surrounded by people who understand the work you do and genuinely want to see others in the industry succeed. Your ticket includes: • Full-day conference admission • Practical professional development sessions • Honest VA industry conversations • Facilitated networking experiences • Small-group connection opportunities • Full-day catering • An attendee gift • Access to the full NEWVAC26 experience And, of course, a room full of Virtual Assistants you don't have to explain your job to. Worth the ticket price already, really. Event Details: DATE Friday 23 October 2026 LOCATION Lake Macquarie Yacht Club Belmont NSW TIME Full-day event. Final arrival and finishing times will be provided to attendees before the conference. CATERING Full-day catering is included. We'll collect dietary requirements during registration. WHAT TO WEAR Smart casual. Wear something that makes you feel comfortable and confident. WHAT TO BRING Bring the usual suspects. Your phone, a notebook or laptop if you like to take notes, business cards if you use them, a water bottle. questions, curiosity and an open mind. GENERAL ADMISSION $189 Tickets are limited, so booking early to join us. Come for the learning. Leave with your people.