✦ Free Entry  ·  Hobart 2026

Australia's #1
Student Expo
Comes to Hobart

International students, graduates and temporary residents — get your study, career and visa questions answered in one room. Real organisations, real conversations, real support.

📅 Saturday, 15 August 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Hobart Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hobart
🎟️ Free Entry

Your Ticket

Free Entry

General Admission

International students, graduates & temporary residents

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Saturday, 15 August 2026 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Hobart Convention & Exhibition Centre 1 Davey St, Hobart TAS 7000
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Registration required · Limited capacity

🎟️ Free Entry
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🎓 PR Seminar & Free Headshots
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📸 Free Professional Headshots
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🎁 Giveaways & Prizes
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🤝 Network & Meet New Friends
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📅 Saturday 15 August 2026
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📍 Hobart Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hobart
|
🎟️ Free Entry
|
🎓 PR Seminar & Free Headshots
|
📸 Free Professional Headshots
|
🎁 Giveaways & Prizes
|
🤝 Network & Meet New Friends
|
📅 Saturday 15 August 2026
|
📍 Hobart Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hobart
|

About this event

Your next step in Australia starts here.

Not sure what comes next after studying in Australia? #ISS brings useful people and services into one room, so you can ask real questions, compare options and leave with clearer next steps for work, study, visas and settling in.

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Who should attend

Current students, recent graduates and temporary residents.

Come along if you are planning your next move in Hobart and want practical answers from people who can help.

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What free entry includes

Your free ticket unlocks the expo floor.

Meet exhibitors, join selected sessions, get a professional headshot and enter hourly giveaways.

Event highlights

What's happening at #ISS Hobart?

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Meet Support Organisations

Talk to exhibitors across education, migration, careers, health and community support.

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Practical Seminars

Join sessions designed to make complex pathways easier to understand.

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PR Pathway Guidance

Learn about PR options, employer sponsorship and skilled migration pathways.

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Free Professional Headshots

Update your LinkedIn profile and job applications with a professional photo taken at the event.

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Giveaways & Activities

Join hourly prize draws and student-friendly activations throughout the day.

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Free Registration

Register once online, then check in faster on the day.

Seminars

Event schedule

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Seminar note: General event registration gives you entry to the summit. Seminar seating and headshot spots may be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise stated.

✦ Start here
🎟️ Check in 🤝 Meet exhibitors 🎁 Enter giveaways
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Arrive early, check in and start exploring the expo floor. You can meet exhibitors, ask questions and enter the first giveaway draw at 10:45 AM.

  • Check in at the registration area
  • Explore exhibitors and student support services
  • Enter the hourly giveaway draws
  • Plan which sessions you want to attend
✦ Session focus
🛂 PR options explained 💼 Employer sponsorship 🎓 Free migration consultation
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Learn about your PR options, including employer sponsorship and skilled migration, and receive a free consultation with a migration consultant.

  • Understand common PR pathways for international students and graduates
  • Learn how skilled migration and employer sponsorship may work
  • Ask questions directly to migration professionals
  • Access a free consultation opportunity during the event
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📸 Free headshots 💼 Job application photos 🔗 LinkedIn profile support
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Get a professional headshot for your resume, LinkedIn profile, and job applications, completely free.

  • Use your headshot for LinkedIn, resumes and job applications
  • Arrive early as headshot spots may be limited
  • Photos will be released after the event through official event updates
  • Dress neatly if you want a polished professional photo
✦ Giveaway reminder
🎁 Final draw at 2:15 PM 📍 Be at the organiser stall
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The final giveaway draw happens at 2:15 PM. You must be at the organiser stall at the time of the draw to win.

  • Enter the giveaway draw before the announced time
  • Be present at the organiser stall to claim your prize
  • Listen for announcements throughout the day
✦ Final reminders
🤝 Last chance to network 📲 Follow post-event updates
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The expo floor closes at 3:00 PM. Use the final moments to follow up with exhibitors, collect contact details and check where post-event updates will be released.

  • Final chance to speak with exhibitors and collect resources
  • Check the Student Hub for post-event updates once live
  • Follow #ISS on Instagram for event highlights

Giveaways at #ISS

Win something every hour.

Draw times - 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:30 PM and 2:15 PM

We run a major prize draw every hour throughout the day. The earlier you arrive, the more chances you have to win. Stay for the full event — you won't regret it.

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10:45 AM
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NutriBullet Portable Blender

11:45 AM
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JBL Earphones

12:45 PM
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JBL Headphones

1:30 PM
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Air Fryer

2:15 PM
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Air Fryer


✦  There's more — other event-day perks

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Coles Voucher

First 50 attendees
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Free SIM Card

International students only · limited stock
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Mystery Prizes

Scattered throughout the day
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Exhibitor Prizes & Activations

From our exhibitor partners
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No one walks away empty handed.

Venue

Getting there

Hobart Convention & Exhibition Centre

1 Davey St
Hobart TAS 7000

Located on Hobart's waterfront and close to the city centre, the venue is accessible by public transport, rideshare and nearby parking. Arrival instructions will be sent to registered attendees closer to the event.

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How to get there by public transport

Hobart Convention & Exhibition Centre is located at 1 Davey St, near Hobart's waterfront and city centre.

  • Use Hobart city bus services and check the best route before travelling.
  • From the city centre, the venue is a short trip towards the waterfront.
  • Allow extra time for weekend city traffic and event-day crowds.
How to get there by car

The venue is located on Davey Street. Please allow extra time for city traffic, waterfront traffic and parking.

  • Use the venue address in your maps app: 1 Davey St, Hobart TAS 7000.
  • Look for nearby paid parking options around Hobart's waterfront and CBD.
  • Rideshare and drop-off may be easier during busy periods.

Watch the experience

See what #ISS feels like on the day

Real conversations, practical seminars, giveaways, activities and a room full of organisations ready to support your next step in Australia.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. #ISS is completely free for international students, graduates and temporary residents. Registration is required before attending.
Yes. Register online before attending. Each attendee must register separately so they can receive event updates, reminders and check-in details.
International students, recent graduates, temporary residents and anyone exploring study, career, visa, settlement or support options in Australia.
Yes. Friends are welcome, but each person must complete their own registration.
No. You can arrive anytime between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, but arriving earlier gives you more time to meet exhibitors, attend seminars and enter giveaway draws.
No. The event is also suitable for recent graduates and temporary residents who want support with careers, visas, study pathways or life in Australia.
General event registration gives you entry to the summit. Seminar spots may be limited, so arrive early or follow any booking instructions shared on the day.
Bring your ticket confirmation email or QR code, your student ID if available, and any questions you would like to ask exhibitors or seminar presenters.
There is 1 giveaway per hour. You must be at the organiser stall at the time of the draw to win the giveaway.
The Student Hub is coming soon. Once it is live, students will be able to use it to view exhibitors, giveaways, services, seminar schedules, the event map, headshot updates, resources and exclusive partner offers.
Yes. Free professional headshots are scheduled for 1:30 PM. Spots may be limited, so arrive early and listen for event-day announcements.
Headshot release details will be shared through the Student Hub after the event.
Yes. If your organisation would like to exhibit or sponsor, email us at [email protected].

Need help?

Questions about attending or exhibiting?

Contact the ISS Team at [email protected].

Student Hub

Coming Soon

App access and download links will be released closer to the event. Keep an eye on your emails and #ISS updates.
Coming Soon

Student Hub

Your event-day guide and post-event resource hub.

🗺️ Event map 🎤 Seminar schedule 🎁 Giveaways 📸 Headshot updates 💼 Jobs & internships 🤝 Partner offers

Volunteer with us

Volunteer with us at #ISS2026

We are looking for energetic volunteers to help us run the day. We promise new friends, a hot meal and lots of fun.

✨ Limited volunteer spots available
International Student Summit volunteers smiling at a previous event
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