The fragile nature of Australia was beautifully captured in 1907 by a young Dorothea Mackellar in her iconic poem My Country. It speaks of what makes our nation great and what we need to protect. A country of drought and flooding rains also has to be prepared to manage and recover from what nature hands us.

The 2012 PIA National Congress will draw on our country's recent experiences to improve planning for natural disasters, help recovery processes and build our resilience.

Set among Adelaide's cultural, artistic and culinary attractions, this Congress includes a strong line up of speakers, subjects and forums to inform and challenge delegates.

Join us to celebrate and explore the contribution planning makes, and engage with innovative and exciting new ideas and approaches in urban and regional planning.

What you'll gain ...

Planners, urban designers, architects, planning industry lawyers, allied professionals and people generally concerned with the future of Australia's cities and regions, will gain a great deal from the 2012 PIA National Congress.

Delegates will learn from the 'big picture' planning experiences shared by national and international speakers.... Then from the very latest ideas in planning from around the globe, to the practical solutions to daily challenges - all will be covered in the 2012 Congress.

Professionals concerned with planning a better for 'Our Country' will want to attend the 2012 PIA National Congress