Business in Focus | Professional Development Series

21-22 AUG

Business in Focus | Professional Development Series

Podiatry professional development event

Business in Focus

Professional Development Series (PDS)

21–22 August 2026 | Kingscliff, NSW

Register here

Early Bird closes 10 July - don't miss out on saving up to $400!
✔ 14 CPD hours ✔ Practical business strategies ✔ Networking and trade exhibition

Build a stronger practice - without guesswork

A two-day, in-person program designed to help you build, manage and grow a more sustainable podiatry practice.

Focused on real-world application, this program brings together experienced practitioners and business experts to share practical strategies you can implement immediately.

Keynote speaker

Leanne Hughes
Leadership and growth

More Than Foot Traffic: How to make your clinic famous (for the right reasons)

Podiatrists do profound, life-changing work. Yet the profession often flies under the radar.

In this interactive opening keynote, international facilitator and author Leanne Hughes invites you to step back from the clinical chair and look at your clinic through a completely different lens.

Drawing from her upcoming book Work Fame and unexpected case studies from outside healthcare, Leanne will show you how to translate the deep care you already have for your patients into a visible reputation that does your marketing for you.
In this session, you will discover how to:

  • Rethink what actually makes a clinic stand out in a crowded healthcare market
  • Engineer patient and team experiences that spark genuine word-of-mouth growth
  • Build a trusted reputation that naturally attracts new patients, referrals, and top talent

Why attend

Turn ideas into action

Learn practical strategies, create plans tailored to your own practice, and access tools and resources you can implement immediately to drive measurable improvements.

Real conversations

Take part in candid discussions about the realities of running a podiatry business, exploring the challenges, opportunities and decisions that matter most.

Connect with people who get it

Engage with peers and connect with trade partners who understand your world, building valuable connections that continue beyond the event.

What’s included in your registration

Your registration is designed to give you both structured learning and space to connect:

  • Two full days of business-focused education
  • Access to the trade exhibition
  • Networking function with drinks and canapés
  • Morning movement session to start your day
  • Breakfast session with peers and facilitated discussion
  • eCourse valued at $450
  • 14 CPD hours

APodA member bonus access

If you are an APodA member, your registration includes exclusive additional access designed to help you continue the learning beyond the event.

This includes a complimentary 60-minute post-event online webinar, where you will:

  • Reconnect with presenters and fellow delegates
  • Ask questions and gain further clarity
  • Share wins and troubleshoot challenges
  • Support the ongoing implementation of what you’ve learned

A practical, supportive session designed to help you embed your learning and maximise the value of the program.


Maximise your value by joining the Podiatrist in Business Special Interest Group

The Podiatrists in Business (PIB) Special Interest Group is designed for members looking to strengthen their business capability and connect with like-minded practitioners.

As a PIB SIG member, you’ll receive:

  • Access to this event at the best available rate
  • Ongoing business-focused education and resources
  • Opportunities to connect with a community of practice owners and managers
  • Invitations to exclusive SIG sessions and discussions throughout the year

If you’re looking to build a stronger, more sustainable practice, joining the PIB SIG is a valuable next step.

Join the PIB SIG here

Kingscliff destination and venue

Step away from the day-to-day and create space to think differently about your business.

Mantra on Salt Beach Kingscliff offers a relaxed coastal setting, designed to support both focused learning and meaningful connection. Located in Northern NSW, the destination provides the opportunity to combine professional development with time to reset and recharge.

Whether you’re travelling with colleagues or extending your stay, Kingscliff offers an ideal environment to step back and work on your business - not just in it.

Registration options

Early Bird closes on the10 July 2026. Members receive exclusive discounted rates.

APodA Member

$775

Full two-day
program access

BEST VALUE

Podiatrist in Business (PIB)
Special Interest Group

$725

Member rate

Non-member

$1125

Full two-day
program access

Early bird registration
(before 10 July 2026)
Standard registration
(after 10 July 2026)

Podiatrist in Business SIG member

$725

$1,125

APodA member

$775

$1,175

APodA member's Practice Staff*

$775

$1,175

New Professional member

$635

$685

Student member

$375

$375

Non-member

$1,125

$1,475


*Exclusive member offer: to register your practice staff at the exclusive member rate, contact the APodA team directly at 03 9416 3111 or email info@podiatry.org.au to secure their registration.

Who this is for

This program is designed for podiatrists who are actively involved in business and practice operations, including:

  • Practice owners focused on growth and sustainability
  • Practice managers strengthening systems and team performance
  • Podiatrists stepping into leadership roles

This program is best suited to podiatrists involved in business and practice operations. If you're looking for purely clinical education, you may find other CPD opportunities more relevant.

Past delegates say it best

“...a fantastic event which has enhanced my understanding of business practices and given me practical tools to apply straight away in my professional sphere. Thank you.”

“Great experience involving good content and opportunities for networking. An opportunity to engage with trade, access speakers and other delegates in a friendly environment.”

Program at a glance

A snapshot of the two-day experience, the full program to be released soon!

Day 1
Friday 21 August

  • Registration opens: 8:00 am

  • Program sessions: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Networking function: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (included)

Day 2
Saturday 22 August

  • Movement session: 7:00 am – 7:45 am (optional)

  • Breakfast session: 8:15 am – 9:15 am (included)

  • Program sessions: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Secure your place

21–22 August 2026 | Kingscliff, NSW

Early Bird closes 10 July 2026
Join podiatrists from across Australia to step back, gain clarity, and build a more sustainable practice.

Register