Presentation submissions

Interested in presenting at Practice Owners Conference 2026?

The Practice Owners Conference 2026 Advisory Group is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to present at the conference. If you have strategies, experiences, or ideas that can strengthen how practice owners and managers can lead, grow, innovate, evolve, and empower their practices, we encourage you to share your insights and be part of making a lasting impact.

Conference themes

Please review the conference theme to ensure your submission aligns with the focus of the conference.

	Topics
INNOVATE: AI, IT and future technology Exploring digital transformation in general practice.	Unlocking the power of AI in everyday practice Choosing the right PMS or software stack Data privacy, security and medico-legal implications Automating admin: what's hype vs what's helpful Telehealth, virtual care and hybrid models Real-world use of decision-support tools
EVOLVE: Challenges, change and adoption Adapting through uncertainty and complexity.	Navigating Medicare, SDPR and compliance Managing growth without burning out The business of uncertainty: risk, resilience and reality Partnerships, co-location, and weird-but-working models Coping with fragmentation in the health system From overwhelm to action: decision-making under pressure
SUSTAIN: Recruitment, retention and workforce Securing, supporting, and growing your people.	Creative recruitment in rural and metro GPs in training: attracting, mentoring and retaining Role redesign: nurses, admin, allied health Working to scope and in multidisciplinary teams Building a diverse and sustainable team Workforce wellbeing: burnout-proofing your practice
LEAD: Governance, growth and leadership Developing your skills as a leader and owner.	Strategic planning for private practice Financial levers: what to know and what to track From GP to CEO: upskilling as an owner Succession planning and selling practices Navigating conflict and tough conversations Shaping the future of GP advocacy
EMPOWER: Practice management The operational heart of the business.	Managing difficult patients and legal issues Building high-performing admin teams Roster management and resourcing PM–GP relationships: building a strong leadership duo Technology and workflow optimisation HR, payroll and industrial relations updates Practice accreditation and compliance

Timeline of activities

	Dates
Submission period	23 October – 10 November 2025
EOI review period	24 November – 10 December 2025
Notification to authors	by late January 2026
Author to confirm acceptance of offer	22 February 2026
Presentation time and requirements confirmed	by 24 April 2026
Final presentation due (uploaded to Practice Owners 2026 presentation portal)	early to mid-May 2026

Submission guidelines

Please follow the submission guidelines carefully. These outline the requirements, topic areas, and format for your Expression of Interest.

Presenter terms and conditions