KIDLITVIC MEET THE PUBLISHERS CONFERENCE 2026

KidLitVic - Meet the Publishers is an opportunity for new, emerging and experienced writers and illustrators to meet and hear from industry professionals on writing, illustrating and publishing children's and YA books in the current Australian market.

Where & When?

The Langham Southbank, Melbourne

Saturday 2nd May 2026

The Conference this year will consist of:

All day Publishing Panels

Opening and Closing Sessions

Lunch, Morning & Afternoon teas

Cocktail Party

Illustrators Showcase

All conference ticket holders are eligible to purchase an Extras ticket for the following:

Pitch Plus Session – both authors and illustrators

Assessments - both authors and illustrators

Up Close and Personal – both authors and illustrators

Masterclasses – both authors and illustrators

You need to purchase a conference ticket to buy an Extras ticket. In the first round of Extras ticket sales, there is a limit of one ticket only so everybody has a fair chance.

General Admission is $390 (Concession $350) This gives you access to all Publisher Panels, full catering all day and unlimited drinks at the cocktail party.

General Admission PLUS Illustration Showcase is $450 (Concession $410) This gives you access to all Publisher Panels, full catering all day, unlimited drinks at the cocktail party and the opportunity to display your Illustrator Portfolio in our Illustrator Showcase to be seen and reviewed by all attending publishers. This year there is a bonus online portfolio sample to be sent to all the publishers plus our lovely publishers who couldn’t attend but want to see your work

Email - kidlitvic@gmail.com for more information