This is not another day of people talking at you.
NEWVAC26 brings Virtual Assistants, Online Business Managers and other virtual support workers together for practical learning, honest industry conversations and networking that does not make you want to hide behind a pot plant.
This is a thoughtfully designed professional development and connection experience for Virtual Assistants who want more than a notebook full of information.
And while Newcastle is our home, NEWVAC26 is absolutely not just for Newcastle VAs.
This is an Australia-wide conference. Whether you're coming from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, regional NSW or anywhere else across the country, you are part of this community and you are very welcome in the room.
You will learn.
You will connect.
You will reflect.
You will leave with more confidence, stronger relationships and a clearer idea of what comes next.
Friday 23 October 2026
Newcastle, NSW
Practical learning
Real conversations
Meaningful connection
A stronger VA community
A conference designed around the attendee, not just the agenda
The Big Idea
Most conferences begin with a list of speakers. Then they build an agenda then they hope the people in the room connect with it. NEWVAC26 begins somewhere different. It begins with you; your business, your stage, your questions, your energy, your need for connection.
Instead of asking what you want to learn, we are asking: How do you want to feel when you leave?
Connected? Confident? Clear? Supported? Energised? Proud of the business you have built? Excited about what could come next?
Every part of NEWVAC26 is being designed with those feelings in mind. The sessions, the conversations, the networking, the room, the pace and the people.
A good conference should give you useful information. A great conference should change how you feel about yourself, your business and your place in the industry.
Come for the learning. Leave with your people.
Information is everywhere. You can watch another webinar, you can download another checklist, you can save another post and promise yourself you will read it later. But some things are harder to find online - a conversation with someone who understands exactly what you mean, a reminder that you are not behind, a room where you do not have to explain what a Virtual Assistant does! Imagine that!
Leave with a new friend, collaborator or referral partner and the confidence that comes from spending time with people who understand the work, the challenges and the possibilities of this industry.
NEWVAC26 gives you the chance to step away from your screen and reconnect with your business, with your confidence, with your next step and with a community that reminds you that you are not building this alone.
WHO IS NEWVAC26 FOR?
Wherever you are in your VA journey, there is a place for you here.
NEWVAC26 is for Virtual Assistants, Online Business Managers and virtual support professionals from across Australia, at every stage of business.
You might be just starting out and wondering what this industry could look like for you. You might be growing, fully booked, building a team or stepping into something bigger. Or you might be somewhere in between. Rethinking things. Changing direction. Rebuilding. Looking for fresh energy. Or simply wanting to feel more connected to the industry you work in every day.
You don't need to have it all figured out before you walk through the door.
You just need to be curious, open to conversation and ready to spend a day with people who understand what it is like to build a business in this industry.
Come for where you are now. Leave clearer about where you're going next.
And if you don't fit neatly into one of those boxes? Perfect. Neither does business!
NEWVAC26 isn't about where you should be. It's about meeting you where you are.
There is a seat for you here.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A full day conference designed to move you forward!
Our full program and speaker lineup will be released progressively. Expect a carefully curated mix of:
Practical professional development
Useful sessions focused on the real opportunities and challenges within the Virtual Assistant industry.
Honest industry conversations
Thoughtful discussions about what is changing, what still matters and what Virtual Assistants need to know now.
Facilitated networking
Connection activities that help you meet people without forcing you into awkward speed-networking chaos.
Small-group conversations
Opportunities to talk with people at a similar business stage or with shared interests
Time to reflect
Space to think about what you want from your business and what your next step could be.
A clear action plan
You will leave with a simple and realistic plan for what to focus on next.
A welcoming community experience
You will be surrounded by people who understand your work and want to see others in the industry succeed
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Friday 23 October 2026
LOCATION: Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, Belmont
TIME: Full-day event. Final arrival and finishing times will be provided before the event
CATERING: Full day catering will be included. Dietary requirements will be collected during registration.
WHAT TO WEAR: Smart casual. Wear something that helps you feel comfortable and confident.
WHAT TO BRING: Bring your phone, business cards and an open mind. If you'd like to bring a laptop or notebook, absolutely.
YOUR NEWVAC26 TICKET INCLUDES
Full-day conference admission
Practical professional development sessions
Honest industry conversations
Facilitated networking experiences
Full day catering
Attendee gift
Access to the NEWVAC26 experience
Early Bird Tickets are now available. Ticket Price: $169
Whatever stage you're at, there is a seat for you here.
Friday 23 October 2026
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, Newcastle
Early Bird closes: 31 August 2026