2026 Program Calendar

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Explore Leadership Victoria's full suite of programs and events for 2026. Filter by program type or month to find the right fit for where you are in your leadership journey.

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Emerging Leadership Programs

Emerging Leadership — Series 1

Igniting Leadership Program

A 5-day program for emerging leaders to discover strengths, navigate challenges, and build essential skills to drive meaningful change.

Dates3, 4, 11, 12 & 18 March 2026
LocationMelbourne CBD — Vibe Hotel
Duration5 days over 5 weeks
Suited toEmerging & aspiring leaders
Emerging Leadership — Series 2

Igniting Leadership Program

A 5-day program for emerging leaders to discover strengths, navigate challenges, and build essential skills to drive meaningful change.

Dates26, 27 May; 2, 3 & 16 June 2026
LocationMelbourne CBD — Vibe Hotel
Duration5 days over 5 weeks
Suited toEmerging & aspiring leaders
Emerging Leadership — Series 3

Igniting Leadership Program

A 5-day program for emerging leaders to discover strengths, navigate challenges, and build essential skills to drive meaningful change.

Dates11, 12, 18, 19 & 25 August 2026
LocationMelbourne CBD — Vibe Hotel
Duration5 days over 5 weeks
Suited toEmerging & aspiring leaders
Emerging Leadership — Series 4

Igniting Leadership Program

A 5-day program for emerging leaders to discover strengths, navigate challenges, and build essential skills to drive meaningful change.

Dates6, 7, 13, 14 & 27 October 2026
LocationMelbourne CBD — Vibe Hotel
Duration5 days over 5 weeks
Suited toEmerging & aspiring leaders

Advanced Leadership Programs

Advanced Leadership — Flagship Program

Williamson Community Leadership Program

A unique, immersive 10-month program for experienced leaders — often described as life-changing. Expand the way you see the world and transform the way you exercise leadership.

DatesYear-long — 2026 applications now closed
LocationMelbourne & Regional Victoria
Duration10 months (immersive)
Suited toExperienced senior leaders
Advanced Leadership — Series 1

Leader Evolution Program

For mid-to-senior leaders ready to navigate complexity, lead through uncertainty, and drive meaningful change with adaptive leadership approaches.

Dates25, 26 & 27 March 2026
LocationMelbourne CBD — Vibe Hotel
Duration3 days over 4 weeks
Suited toLeaders with 5+ years experience
Advanced Leadership — Series 2

Leader Evolution Program

For mid-to-senior leaders ready to navigate complexity, lead through uncertainty, and drive meaningful change with adaptive leadership approaches.

Dates10, 11 & 17 June 2026
LocationMelbourne CBD — Vibe Hotel
Duration3 days over 4 weeks
Suited toLeaders with 5+ years experience
Advanced Leadership — Series 3

Leader Evolution Program

For mid-to-senior leaders ready to navigate complexity, lead through uncertainty, and drive meaningful change with adaptive leadership approaches.

Dates28, 29 October & 5 November 2026
LocationMelbourne CBD — Vibe Hotel
Duration3 days over 4 weeks
Suited toLeaders with 5+ years experience
Advanced Leadership — Series 1

Women's Leadership Program

A 3-day immersive residential retreat for mid-to-senior women leaders. Build confidence, lead with purpose, and connect with a diverse network of women leaders in the Yarra Valley.

Dates6, 7 & 8 May 2026
LocationYarra Valley Lodge, Chirnside Park
Duration3 consecutive days, 2 nights
Suited toMid-to-senior women leaders
Advanced Leadership — Series 2

Women's Leadership Program

A 3-day immersive residential retreat for mid-to-senior women leaders. Build confidence, lead with purpose, and connect with a diverse and supportive peer network.

Dates18, 19 & 20 November 2026
LocationMelbourne CBD
Duration3 consecutive days, 2 nights
Suited toMid-to-senior women leaders

Community & Workshops

Community Leadership

Future Impact Community Leadership Program

A 5-day, hands-on leadership experience for leaders in the City of Greater Dandenong or City of Casey. Build the tools to lead through complexity and deepen your community impact. Generously funded by the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust.

DatesMid-2026 — dates TBC
LocationCity of Greater Dandenong (venue TBC)
Duration5 days over 4 weeks
Suited toLocal leaders — business, community & public service

Events & Orations

Annual Oration — Alumni Event

Leadership Oration 2026

"On the rise of Australian communities, and what that means for contemporary leadership." Orated by Ian Bird, CEO of Community Foundations Australia. Moderated by Ben Rodgers (WCLP '22).

DateThursday, 19 March 2026 — 6:00–8:30 PM
LocationSpeakers Corner, Gate 8, East Melbourne
Open toLV Alumni Network
In Conversation — Alumni Event

Leading at Your Edge: In Conversation with Ed O'Malley

A rare chance to hear from one of the world's leading voices on adaptive leadership. Co-author of Your Leadership Edge and Founder of the Kansas Leadership Center.

DateTuesday, 24 March 2026 — 5:45–7:30 PM
LocationVernon Collins Theatre, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville
Open toLV Alumni Network