Join us in Sydney this August for an evening of networking and a full day of conference and celebration.
WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST
Networking Welcome Function
From 5pm, Sydney Cidery - Rydges World Square
Kick off with an evening of networking, great conversations and the chance to connect with industry peers.
Dress Code: Business Casual
THURSDAY 13 AUGUST
APPA Leadership Summit (Industry Conference)
8:30 AM: Coffee & Arrival | 9:00 AM Start | 4:00 PM Close
The Grand Ballroom - Rydges World Square
A full day of thought leadership, strategic insights and inspiration from across the promotional products industry.
Dress Code: Business Casual
APPA Industry Awards Evening — A Cocktail Celebration
6.30 PM - 10.30 PM
The Grand Ballroom - Rydges World Square
Celebrate excellence and recognise the outstanding achievements of our industry at our new-look Industry Awards Night.
Dress Code: Cocktail attire. Join us in celebrating 40 years by adding a hint of ruby red to your outfit or accessories.
TICKETS ARE LIMITED - DON'T MISS OUT!
Forty years strong. The next era starts now.
In a world where AI is reshaping client engagement, business models are being rewritten overnight and branded merchandise is reclaiming its place as a central pillar of the marketing mix, standing still is moving backwards. This isn't just another conference — it's your strategic reset.
For 40 years, APPA has championed an industry built on connection, creativity and commercial impact. We've grown through disruption, adapted through change and emerged stronger at every turn. Now, as we mark four decades of progress, we look ahead with the same conviction that has always defined us.
Join the industry's most forward-thinking decision-makers as we celebrate how far we've come and build the blueprint for what comes next. Connect with leading futurists, industry innovators and peers who are actively shaping tomorrow's marketplace.
Walk away with actionable strategies to leverage AI in your business processes, reposition branded merchandise as a strategic business tool and lead your organisation into a future you helped create.
The question isn't whether your business will change. It's whether you'll lead that change. Be a Future Maker.
Forty years in the making. One night to celebrate.
This is the night our industry comes together and this year, we have more reason than ever to make it count.
As APPA marks 40 years as the peak body for the Australasian promotional products industry, the 2026 Industry Awards Evening moves to a cocktail style celebration, expect drinks and canapés, live entertainment and all the awards excitement you love, in an engaging format that keeps the night alive from start to finish. Dress up, bring your team and get ready to celebrate.
Dress up, bring your team and come ready to celebrate.
Forty years of brilliance. One incredible night. Don't miss it.
🎟 Ticket Sales Open: Tuesday 9 June, 11am AEST | 1pm NZST
Tickets are available across three events: Welcome Function, Leadership Summit and Industry Awards Evening.
Tickets are limited, don't miss out!
| Ticket Type | Welcome Function + Leadership Summit ex. GST |
Industry Awards Evening ex. GST |
|---|---|---|
| Member — Individual | $395 | $230 |
| Member — Table of 8 (5% discount) | $3,000 | — |
| Non-Member — Individual | $495 | $290 |
Ticket sales close: Friday 31 July, 5pm AEST | 7pm NZST
| Milestone | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Ticket sales & Early Bird open | Tuesday 9 June, 11am AEST | 1pm NZST |
| Early Bird closes | Friday 17 July, 5pm AEST | 7pm NZST |
| Full rate opens | Friday 17 July, 5:01pm AEST | 7:01pm NZST |
| Ticket sales close | Friday 31 July, 5pm AEST | 7pm NZST |
Rydges World Square is offering discounted accommodation rates exclusively for APPA event attendees. Stay at the venue and make the most of your time in Sydney.
Questions? Contact the APPA team: AU 1800 69 2772 | NZ 0800 527 503
