Spots filling fast: 2026 Club Development Conference

Spots are filling fast as details of our 2026 Club Development Conference have been announced.
This year's Club Development Conference offers something for everyone involved in the local game, from club administrators, coaches and players to match officials, volunteers and parents.
Now in its second year, the conference provides grassroots clubs with valuable ideas, resources and the opportunity to network ahead of the 2026 football season. There will be a series of exclusive presentations on a range of relevant subjects, including:
- Promoting inclusion and engaging volunteers at your club
- Helping clubs increase their marketing reach
- Sideline behaviour
- Building sustainable female football
- How local councils and clubs can grow football
There will also be Club Changer workshops covering the benefits of the Football Australia Club Development Program.
Saturday 11 April, 9am to 3pm, at the Sam Kerr Football Centre:

This event is expected to sell out, so please purchase your tickets as soon as possible.
Ticket options (the event is fully catered with free parking included)
- Standard ticket: $75 per person
- Club Pack (3 tickets): $180 (offer ends 2 April)
- Club Pack (5 tickets): $280 (offer ends 2 April)
Tickets only from Megatix:
Meet our partners on the day, including several give-aways for ticket holder:
- Hyundai: check out the 2026 Hyundai Community Football Raffle prize, a Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid (valued at $64,532)
- New Balance: prize give-aways and showcase of the latest products, club apparal and football kits
- Veo Camera: discover how Veo helps clubs capture, analyse, and share match and training moments; including a giveaway
- Mitre: a prize giveaway and latest product showcase for the football industry
- Pila Sports: specialists in goalposts & field equipment; discover pricing options and the Goalpost Subsidy Program
- Good Sports program: Explore ways to promote safe and responsible alcohol consumption at your community club