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CIAA’s National Conference returns to the Gold Coast this May

The sector’s biggest annual gathering boasts a packed program of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, masterclasses & a major trade exhibition

The caravan and camping sector’s biggest annual gathering is set to return this May, as Caravan Industry Association of Australia brings its 2026 National Conference back to RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from May 13 to 15.

Known for blending industry insight with genuine connection, the conference will once again bring together operators, suppliers and sector leaders for a packed program of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, workshops, masterclasses and a major trade exhibition. The social calendar is also expected to be a standout, with favourites including Golf Day, the Welcome Function, Rockaoke, an off-site dinner at Paradise Country, and the Gala Dinner and Industry Awards on Friday night.

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This year’s gala will have a Masquerade Ball theme, adding extra flair to one of the industry’s biggest nights of celebration.

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The conference will also continue its support of Pankind, with CIAA naming Pancreatic Cancer Australia as its official charity partner for 2026 and setting a fundraising goal of $100,000 for early detection research.

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With professional development, networking and plenty of industry celebration on the agenda, CIAA’s 2026 National Conference is again shaping up as a key event on the caravan and camping calendar.

For more information, visit caravanconference.com.au.

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Mandy Clarke

Mandy Clarke has over two decades of experience writing about the accommodation and tourism industries and is an accomplished editor. She is the long-time former editor of AccomNews and the current editor of Resort News, two leading publications serving Australia and New Zealand's accommodation sector.

She previously spent almost 20 years as co-director of Multimedia Pty Ltd, helping shape the company into a trusted B2B content provider for the accommodation and education sectors in Australia and New Zealand. During this time, she oversaw high-quality print and digital content for key publications including AccomNews, Resort News, School News, and the property listing platform AccomProperties.

Her contributions to the industry have been recognised with the Female Leader Award at the Best of Tourism 2023 and the ARAMA Life Member Award in 2024.

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