2025 C&K CONFERENCE
Saturday, 26 July 2025 | Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane
550+
ECEC ATTENDEES
22+
PRESENTERS
50+
EXHIBITORS
Join us for the 2025 C&K Conference – a day to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the joy of working with young children.
This year’s theme, Joy, celebrates the creativity, wonder, and lasting impact of early childhood education. Reignite your passion, embrace play-based learning, and explore the role of arts-rich experiences in shaping young lives.
Thanks to C&K's partnership with QPAC, the program will feature inspiring keynote speakers and hands-on workshops that bring storytelling, movement, and music to life. Learn from leading experts, engage in creative sessions, and gain insights from C&K and Australian early childhood leaders.
Connect with over 550 ECEC professionals, explore 50+ exhibitors, and take part in a day of learning, collaboration, and joy.
Don’t miss out – secure your spot today!
7:30am
Registration and exhibition open
8:30am
Book reading with Trevor Fourmile and Welcomes
9am
Keynote - Clare Bowditch
9:45am
MORNING TEA
10:45am
Breakout Sessions
12:30pm
LUNCH
1:30pm
Movement Break with Neridah Waters
2pm
Keynote - Professor Julie Dunn
2:45pm
Breakout Sessions
3:45pm
Keynote - Aunty Sharron mirii Bell
4:45pm
Conference Closes
Ticket Prices
Regular
$520
Full-time Students
$260
Our Venue
600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, QLD 4006
Find information on getting there and transport here.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
The C&K Conference wouldn't be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors and exhibitors.
FAQs
What are the dates of the conference events?
C&K Directors' Day (an internal event) is on Friday, 25 July 2025.
The C&K Gala Awards Dinner is on the evening of Friday, 25 July 2025.
The 2025 C&K Conference is on Saturday, 26 July 2025.
Where are the events held?
All events are held at the Royal International Convention Centre (RICC) at the RNA Showgrounds in Bowen Hills, Brisbane.
The address is 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills.
What are the separate events?
There are three events across two days: C&K Directors' Day, C&K Gala Awards Dinner, and the C&K Conference.
I don't work for C&K. Can I still attend?
The C&K Conference is open to anyone in the early childhood education and care sector.
Our Directors' Day and Gala Awards Dinner are closed to C&K branch and affiliate employees only.
What should I wear?
For the Directors' Day and the Conference, please wear comfortable smart casual clothing. The venue is completely indoors, but if you tend to feel cool in air conditioning, perhaps wear a sleeve or pack a light wrap.The Gala Awards dinner is a formal dinner, so feel free to glam up and wear your fancy attire!
How do flights, transfers, and accommodation work?
If you're a C&K employee, you can arrange your flights through your travel portal with Corporate Traveller. You must also arrange your own transfers, and try to share where you can. Accommodation can be booked via your Registration Form on this website. We have arranged accommodation at special rates with Rydges Fortitude Valley, which is directly across the street from the Conference venue.
If you are external to C&K, please make your own travel arrangements.
How do I get there and where can I park?
Find all transport information on RICC's website here.
I still have a question, who do I contact?
Contact the C&K Events Team on ckevents@candk.asn.au.