Connect with 400+ industry professionals at the bus and coach industry’s premier event!
Join us on Hamilton Island, QLD between 15 to 17 November 2026 for the Bus Industry Confederation’s National Conference (BNC26). This premium event is geared to industry executives, senior managers and government representatives alike, however, all interested parties within and supporting the sector are encouraged to attend.
BNC26 provides delegates with an opportunity to come together to network and hear the latest National and International issues within the Bus and Coach Industry. Stay up-to-date with event information as it's released by subscribing to our mailing list.
CHOOSE YOUR TICKET
Early Bird full registrations will be available until 30 June 2026 (unless sold out earlier). Make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to connect, educate, and celebrate with industry leaders, colleagues and peers.
Full Registrations give you access to all sessions, workshops, panels and social functions.
Group Registrations are the best value for money. If you have 4 or more delegates from one organisation registering and paying together you can access the group rate.
Pricing and inclusions (per person)
REGISTRATION |
INCLUSIONS |
EARLY BIRD |
STD |
LATE |
| BIC Member Full Registration | 2.5-day registration, day catering, conference bag and ticket to all social functions including happy hours | $1,237.50 | $1,375.00 | $1,705.00 |
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Member Group Full Registration |
2.5-day registration, day catering, conference bag and ticket to all social functions including happy hours | $1,237.50 | $1,375.00 | |
| Non-Member Full Registration | 2-day registration, day catering, conference bag and ticket to all social functions including happy hours | $2,200.00 | $2,475.00 | $2,524.50 |
| Non-Member Group Full Registration | 2-day registration, day catering, conference bag and ticket to all social functions including happy hours | $2,200.00 | $2,475.00 | |
| BIC Member 1-day Registration | 1-day registration, day catering and conference bag | $687.50 | ||
| Non-Member 1-day Registration | 1-day registration, day catering and conference bag | $1,155.00 | ||
NOTE: Early bird rego's close midnight, 30 June 2026 and must be paid for in full by this date. Standard rego's close midnight, 30 September 2026 and Late rego's received after 1 October 2026 are subject to availability, an increased price and may be wait listed for social functions and the conference bag.
Social program ticket pricing (per person)
TICKET |
INCLUSIONS |
CHILD |
ADULT |
| Welcome Reception Food Festival (Sunday evening) | 1 ticket: Food stalls and beverages | $260.00 | $275.00 |
| Tropical Poolside BBQ (Monday evening) | 1 ticket: BBQ Buffet and beverages | $270.00 | $285.50 |
| Night of the Stars Gala (Tuesday evening) | 1 ticket: Plated dinner and beverages | $330.00 | $350.00 |
| Friends & Family evening function package (Sun, Mon & Tues evening) | 1 Welcome Reception ticket: Food stalls and beverages 1 Tropical Poolside BBQ ticket: BBQ Buffet and beverages 1 Night of the Stars ticket: Plated dinner and beverages NB: Adult tickets provide access to the Happy Hours |
$825.00 | $1,155.00 |
All pricing is inclusive of GST and are based on one person. Additional credit card fees may apply. See the Conference T&C's for more detail. All registration Invoices must be paid in full by these dates as unpaid rego's will be auto-updated to the standard or late pricing.
Member rates
To qualify for the BIC Member discounted rates, your organisation must meet at least one (1) of the following eligibility criteria:
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A current financial Member of the BIC or APTIA
**To qualify for the Association Member discounted rates, your organisation must meet at least one (1) of the following eligibility criteria and evidence may be requested:
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A current financial Member of QBIC, BusNSW, BusVIC, TasBus, BusSA or BusWA
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A current Bus and/or Coach Operator financial Member of an International/non-Australian Passenger Transport Association.
BIC acknowledges the Ngaro and Gia People, and their connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and future generations to come and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples today.
