Ripples of Meaning – IA Conference 2026

For all the info and bookings please see 2026 Conference – Canberra | Interpretation Australia Association Inc

We are headed to Canberra for IA2026 and we are so thankful for the National Museum of Australia for their huge generosity in sharing their venue for our 2026 Conference.

Interpretation is never static, it moves, connects, and transforms. In 2026, Interpretation Australia invites you to gather on Ngunnawal Country at the National Museum of Australia for two days of inspiration, connection, and shared insight.

Our theme, Ripples of Meaning: The Art of Interpretation (we hope you like our 2026 Conference identity specially designed by Studio Mirobo), explores how meaning radiates through our work, from guides and storytellers to digital innovators and cultural custodians. Together, we’ll follow the ripples: from place to people, past to present, insight to action.

Whether you’re shaping visitor experiences, designing exhibitions, or championing community voices, this is your space to reflect, recharge, and reimagine the future of interpretation!

Our conference opens on Wednesday 10th September and runs through until Thursday 11th September.

For early arrivals we have a special optional Twilight Tour of the Australian national Botanical Gardens from 6.30 PM on the Tuesday.