NDS Executive Leaders Conference 2026 | Disability Sector Event

NDS Executive Leaders Conference 2026

The NDS Executive Leaders Conference 2026 is bringing together CEOs, senior executives, board members and sector leaders from across Australia for two days of meaningful conversations, practical insights and future-focused leadership.

Hosted by National Disability Services (NDS), the conference will take place on 30 November and 1 December 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

With the disability sector continuing to navigate significant NDIS and policy reform, changing funding arrangements, workforce pressures and emerging technology, strong and informed leadership is more important than ever.

Leading Reform. Delivering What Matters.

The 2026 conference will explore the issues shaping the future of disability services and give leaders an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and focus on what comes next.

Attendees can expect discussions around:

NDIS and disability sector reform

Leadership and governance

Policy and the changing operating environment

Emerging technology and innovation

Workforce and organisational challenges

The future of disability services in Australia

Strategies for delivering better outcomes for people with disability

The event will also provide valuable opportunities to connect with fellow disability service leaders, policymakers, experts and sector partners from across the country.

Who Should Attend?

The NDS Executive Leaders Conference is designed for:

CEOs and chief executives

Senior executives and leadership teams

Board directors and governance leaders

Disability service providers

Professionals responsible for strategy, growth, governance and organisational impact

If you are responsible for leading a disability organisation through a period of significant change, the conference offers an opportunity to gain new perspectives, strengthen your leadership approach and connect with others facing similar challenges.

Why Attend the NDS Executive Leaders Conference 2026?

The disability sector is evolving quickly. Attending the conference can help leaders better understand the reforms and broader changes affecting their organisations while learning from people shaping the sector.

It is also an opportunity to build meaningful professional connections and contribute to conversations about the future of disability services in Australia.

The conference is built around a simple goal: connect, learn and lead.

Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

Organisations looking to connect with senior decision-makers in Australia’s disability sector can also explore sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at the conference.

These opportunities are designed to help organisations increase visibility, showcase solutions and build relationships with disability sector leaders from across Australia.

For sponsorship or event enquiries, contact the NDS Events team at events@nds.org.au.

Looking Ahead

The NDS Executive Leaders Conference 2026 is more than a leadership event. It is an opportunity for disability sector leaders to pause, understand the changes ahead and work together on what better leadership and service delivery can look like.

For CEOs, executives and board members working across disability services, the conference provides a valuable space to learn from sector leaders, exchange ideas and prepare for the future.

If your organisation is navigating NDIS reform and looking at how to deliver sustainable, high-quality and person-centred disability services, the NDS Executive Leaders Conference 2026 is an event worth watching.