GradCon is the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations’ (CAPA) flagship national conference, bringing together postgraduate student leaders, representatives and advocates from universities across Australia.

Hosted by The University of Queensland Association of Postgraduate Students from 30 September–2 October 2026, GradCon 2026 will bring postgraduate leaders together under the theme Creating Capacity for Change.

Across three days, delegates will connect, share ideas and explore key issues shaping postgraduate education and student leadership.

Who should attend?

GradCon is designed for postgraduate students who are involved in student representation and governance. This includes:

Postgraduate representatives
Student leaders and advocates
HDR and coursework representatives
Emerging student leaders
Postgraduates interested in higher education

Connect with postgraduate leaders from across Australia and help shape the future of postgraduate education.

DAY 1: Social Networking Night

Wednesday, 30 September

Location: TBC

18:00–21:00 — Evening

DAY 2: Conference

Thursday, 1 October

Location: Terrace Room (Level 6), Sir Lew Edwards Building, St Lucia

10:30–11:00 — Morning Tea
11:00–12:30 — Session 1

13:00–14:00 — Lunch Break

14:00–15:00 — Session 2
15:00–16:30 — Session 3

DAY 3: Conference

Friday, 2 October

Location: Terrace Room (Level 6), Sir Lew Edwards Building, St Lucia

10:30–11:00 — Morning Tea
11:00–12:30 — Session 1

13:00–14:00 — Lunch Break

14:00–15:00 — Session 2
15:00–16:30 — Session 3

Contact the host of GradCon 2026: Creating Capacity for Change