Registrations
Early bird
$2000 until sold out
Includes access to all conference sessions and the option to select any of the functions.
Limited tickets available
Full registration will be $2300.
Day only
$1150
Includes access to the conference sessions on the selected day.
Online
$1150
Includes online access to all summit sessions.
Student
$300
Includes access to all conference sessions and the option to select any of the functions.
Higher Education in Focus
Tuesday 24 February 2026
8.30am–4.00pm
National Convention Centre Canberra
Tickets: $300 per person when purchased with a full summit registration. $600 per person if purchased as a standalone ticket.
Held before the official start of the Solutions Summit, this exclusive program offers a dedicated space for strategic roundtables, expert briefings, and high-level engagements. Designed in collaboration with industry partners, it provides a unique opportunity for thought leadership and meaningful dialogue on the future of higher education.
Functions
Australian Awards for University Teaching and Summit welcome reception
Tuesday 24 February 2026
4.00–7.30pm
Royal Theatre, National Convention Centre Canberra
Tickets: Included with Solutions Summit or Higher Education in Focus registrations.
An evening dedicated to celebrating excellence in higher education, honouring outstanding achievements in teaching and academic leadership.
Summit dinner and Shaping Australia Awards
Wednesday 25 February 2026
6.30–10.00pm
Great Hall, Australian Parliament House
Tickets: $250 per person
Tickets are limited and available to full summit delegates only.
Celebrate the transformative power of higher education at the Summit Dinner, where the winners of the Shaping Australia Awards are revealed. This special evening shines a spotlight on the remarkable contributions universities make every day — advancing our nation through teaching, research and community service.
National Press Club address lunch
Wednesday 25 February 2026
12.30–1.30pm
National Press Club
Tickets: $200 per person
Tickets are limited and available to full summit delegates only.
An exclusive event featuring a prominent keynote speaker at the iconic National Press Club. With limited tickets available, it’s a rare opportunity to engage with thought leadership at the highest level.
Breakfast address
Wednesday 25 February 2026 and Thursday 26 February 2026
7.30–8.30am
Ballroom, National Convention Centre
Tickets: $100 per person
Tickets are limited
Cancellation policy
You may transfer your registration to a replacement delegate at any time. Cancellations before 23 January 2026 will incur a 25% administration fee. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after 23 January 2026.
In the event the summit is not able to be held in person, or you are not able to travel due to government travel restrictions, your registration will be converted to a virtual registration and the difference in registration fees will be refunded.
Late registration fee
For any registrations purchased after 6 February 2026, a late registration fee of 5% will be added to the total cost of registrations.