APPEA 2026 Conference and Exhibition

The Engagement Institute is the leading voice for community and stakeholder engagement across Australia and New Zealand. As the trusted authority in our field, we empower professionals with the skills, networks, and advocacy needed to create more meaningful and lasting change.

Our work is driven by a simple mission: to put engagement at the heart of decision-making. By challenging outdated practices and advancing new ways of thinking, we support organisations and practitioners to deliver stronger, fairer, and more inclusive outcomes for communities.

From our beginnings as a collective of passionate practitioners united by a shared vision, we have grown into a dynamic and influential network. Today, we are proud to continue our affiliation with the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), while embracing a bold new identity that reflects the evolving nature of engagement.

Through collaboration, innovation, and thought leadership, we champion excellence and push the industry forward. At the Engagement Institute, we remain the home of meaningful engagement—supporting professionals at every stage of their journey and shaping the future of our profession across Australasia.