The ACA Regional Forum returns to Victoria on Friday 2 October 2026, bringing architects together in Wodonga for a full day of learning, discussion and connection. This year’s Forum explores collaboration in architectural practice and how it can strengthen practice capacity, capability and opportunity.

With the business of architecture at the core of ACA services and advocacy, discussions will consider collaboration through a practical business lens – including resourcing, risk, contractual relationships, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and practice resilience.

From working with professional associations and other architectural practices, to sharing resources, engaging specialist expertise and collaborating with communities and government, the program will draw on real examples from metropolitan and regional practice.

With speakers from across Victoria and regional NSW, the Forum offers an opportunity to hear how different practices are approaching collaboration in real projects and businesses – including the opportunities, practicalities and risks involved. The day combines presentations, case studies, panel discussions and Q&A, with a focus on practical lessons that can be applied back in practice.

Together we'll explore:

• How collaboration can expand practice capacity and capability
• Working with other practices across distance and on complex regional projects
• Engaging specialist expertise and managing responsibilities and risk
• Sharing resources, people and stages of service
• Building effective relationships with government, communities and other stakeholders
• Creating new opportunities for smaller and regional practices
• The role of professional associations in supporting stronger architectural businesses

This event is designed to support architects and allied professionals in strengthening their practice and building connections – whether you’re based in the city or the regions. Site visits optional for Saturday 3 October subject to demand. More information coming soon. 

WHERE & WHEN

ACA / ArchiTeam / Parlour Collective / RAA $95 incl GST
Non members $115 incl GST
Concession $60 incl GST

Note: All ticket prices are per person, and contribute to the cost of running the program.
For concession pricing available for those in tight financial circumstances.

CPD

5 formal points attainable from attending the full program.

The Forum will address professional collaboration, practice management, contractual and risk considerations, resource sharing, stakeholder engagement and collaborative project delivery. Formal CPD certification will be provided. Full NSCA Performance Criteria will be confirmed prior to the event.

PROGRAM & SPEAKERS

View program details here. Program subject to limited changes. 

• Daniel Haskell, Haskell Architects (Melbourne)
• Redmond Hamlett, WHDA (Melbourne & Kyneton)
• Angus Wallace, Plico Deisng Studio (Melbourne)
• Leigh Rizzato, JWP Architects (Wodonga)
• Tim Lee, TLA (Goulburn NSW)
• Kirby Roper, Kirby Architects (Melbourne)
• Lisa Merkesteyn, Remark Architecture (Castlemaine)
• Carly Wilson, Akimbo Architecture (Albury NSW)

CONTACT

For any questions contact Katherine Ygosse victas@aca.org.au.