ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Australia’s biggest land conservation event.
As one of Australia’s most significant events for the land conservation sector, this annual gathering is where the critical conversations, partnerships and ideas driving nature action come together.
The 2026 ALCA Conference will bring over 400 delegates together – conservation changemakers and practitioners, First Nations leaders and land managers, policymakers, researchers, business, finance and industry experts, landholders and community representatives – all working to drive collective impacts for nature, people and planet.
OUR THEME
The impacts of nature loss and climate change are accelerating. This is a pivotal moment at which we still have the opportunity to put the planet on a path to recovery.
Across Australia, and our broader region, there is clear demand to uphold nature commitments, invest in solutions, and back the people delivering results on the ground.
The conference will showcase the power of land conservation, and the efforts and impacts of the people that steward, lead, and invest in it. It will build the case for nature as a core climate solution and driver of economic strength and resilience. It will showcase First Nations, landholders and communities on the front line of action, and highlight the diverse leaders and partnerships driving critical on-ground work.
Together, we stand at the intersection of nature-climate solutions, helping to define the next chapter of conservation impact.
WHY ATTEND
World class programming
A carefully curated program of dynamic sessions, complemented by purposeful social and networking events so that you can connect, collaborate and extend your community. Expect forward-thinking voices working across land conservation and beyond, including First Nations land managers, agricultural leaders, tech innovators, next-gen philanthropists, systems thinkers and behaviour change experts.
Something for everyone
Whether you’re just starting your conservation or natural capital journey, or leading from the front, connect, learn, and be inspired alongside peers, senior leaders, and changemakers as you explore the emerging thinking, research and innovations that that will shape conservation planning and impact into the future.
Collaboration and shared purpose
Against the backdrop of the urgent nature-climate challenges we face, it’s important to pause, celebrate, and uplift. There’s power in coming together with hundreds of others to share knowledge and lessons learnt, reflect on what we’ve already achieved and how the people, knowledge and tools we already have, equip us to achieve our 2030 goals and beyond.
The Lutruwita experience
Experience the stunning landscapes of Lutruwita/Tasmania and connect through conservation stories and local culture. An exceptional selection of field trips will bring the successes and challenges of land management vividly to life and remind us of why we do what we do.
What PAST ATTENDEES SAY
“This gathering is proof of how much can be achieved when we share purpose and stay connected across landscapes and sectors."
— Corinne Proske, CEO, Trust for Nature
"I found myself more optimistic about change than I’ve been for a while ... I’m so very glad I had The opportunity to join in.”
— Corinne Proske, CEO, Trust for Nature
"ALCA once again provided a unique forum in Australia to build trust across stakeholders, to amplify learnings, to innovate, and to ultimately accelerate outcomes across our natural Landscapes.”
— Corinne Proske, CEO, Trust for Nature
BY THE NUMBERS
400+
delegates in attendance
150+
presenters
200+
organisations