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If you want to attend Digital First 26 but need approval from your manager or board, this page helps you demonstrate the value clearly.
Digital First 26 is the leading digital transformation conference for associations in Australia and New Zealand. It brings together membership, marketing, digital, events, and executive leaders who want to create meaningful progress for their organisation.
This is not another event. Digital First 26 is a strategic investment in capability, confidence, and the future readiness of your association.
Why send someone to Digital First 26?
Your team will return with:
- Practical strategies that improve member value, strengthen digital engagement, and streamline operations
- Clear insights into emerging technologies and how they are shaping association strategy
- Proven approaches for improving the member experience and using data with confidence
- A strong network of peers and digital specialists to learn from long after the conference
- Renewed clarity, motivation, and resources that help turn ideas into measurable outcomes
Who should attend?
Digital First 26 is designed for roles in:
- Membership
- Marketing and communications
- Events and education
- Digital platforms and websites
- Data, IT, or transformation
- Executive leadership
If someone influences member experience, technology, digital strategy, or organisational performance, they will gain significant value.
What is the investment?
All Inclusive Early Bird Individual Ticket: $650AUD including GST (Available until 31 August)
This includes full conference access, the two-hour masterclass, networking dinner, and all post event resources.
Standard pricing
Additional price tiers will be available as allocation changes.
Group Packages
Ideal for teams who want to accelerate progress together. Group bundles provide significant savings and help align digital, membership, and marketing strategies across roles.
Just one strategic idea or operational improvement can offset the cost of attendance and continue delivering value for months and years.
The Bottom Line
If your association is committed to growth, digital capability, and a stronger member experience, Digital First 26 is the most valuable professional development opportunity of 2026. Join us in Canberra and make this the year your organisation strengthens its digital foundation and moves forward with clarity and confidence.