NEWVAC26 is back for 2026.

And this is not another day of people talking at you.

NEWVAC26 is a thoughtfully designed professional development and connection experience for Virtual Assistants, Online Business Managers, freelancers and virtual support professionals who want more than a notebook full of information.

It is a chance to step away from your screen for a day, reconnect with your business and think about what comes next.

Friday 23 October 2026
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club, Belmont NSW

Based in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter, Central Coast or within easy driving distance? This is your opportunity to access high-quality industry professional development without the flights, hotel costs or trip to Sydney. Visitors from across Australia are also very welcome.

What to expect:

Our full NEWVAC26 program and speaker lineup has now been released and is available on our website.

This is a full-day conference designed to move you forward... - you will leave with clearer business direction, practical strategies, stronger industry connections and a realistic plan for what to focus on next.

Expect a carefully curated mix of:

Practical professional development
- Useful sessions focused on the real opportunities, challenges and decisions Virtual Assistants are navigating in business now.
Honest industry conversations
- Thoughtful discussions about what is changing in our industry, what still matters and what VAs need to know as we move forward.
Facilitated networking
- Connection without being thrown into awkward networking chaos. We'll help make introductions and create opportunities to meet people throughout the day.
Small-group conversations
- Time to talk with people at similar stages of business or who share your interests, challenges and goals.
Space to reflect
- Because sometimes you don't need more information. You need the space to actually think about what you want.
A clear next step
- Our goal is for you to leave with more than pages of notes. You'll have a clearer idea of what you want to focus on when you return to your business.
A welcoming community
- You'll spend the day surrounded by people who understand the work you do and genuinely want to see others in the industry succeed.

Your ticket includes:

Full-day conference admission
Practical professional development sessions
Honest VA industry conversations
Facilitated networking experiences
Small-group connection opportunities
Full-day catering
An attendee gift
Complimentary headshots

And, of course, a room full of Virtual Assistants you don't have to explain your job to. Worth the ticket price already, really.

Event Details:

DATE
Friday 23 October 2026

LOCATION
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
Belmont NSW

TIME
Full-day event.

Final arrival and finishing times will be provided to attendees before the conference.

CATERING
Full-day catering is included.

We'll collect dietary requirements during registration.

WHAT TO WEAR
Smart casual. Wear something that makes you feel comfortable and confident.

WHAT TO BRING
Bring the usual suspects. Your phone, a notebook or laptop if you like to take notes, business cards if you use them, a water bottle. questions, curiosity and an open mind.

GENERAL ADMISSION

$189

Tickets are limited, so book now.

Come for the learning. Leave with your people.

Contact the host of NEWVAC26 | Newcastle Virtual Assistants Conference 2026