SCREEN FOREVER brings together the pillars of entertainment, media and technology in one of the southern hemisphere’s largest gatherings of screen professionals. Attended by the Who’s Who of Australian and international screen business working across film, television, games, interactive and online content.

Now in its 40th year, SCREEN FOREVER continues to connect the sector and showcase the talent, passion and achievements of the Australian screen industry. It is a world-class forum for ideas, debate and collaboration, and, through SPA Connect, a powerhouse for forging the deals that bring Australian stories to life and to the world.

SCREEN FOREVER is a business event for the whole industry, from network executives to government agencies, financiers, commissioners, distributors, production service providers, cast and crew. The event attracts a diverse delegate mix from emerging practitioners to established vanguards. The delegates work across all genres and mediums but are united by their desire to become and remain relevant and competitive in the global market.

SCREEN FOREVER has gained a reputation for unlocking opportunities for delegates to connect with other screen industry professionals, turning ideas into reality.

Delegates will converge on the Gold Coast over three days for unmissable networking events, business meetings, inspiring thought leadership, and the SPA Connect Market. The conference will culminate with the SPA Awards, celebrating industry excellence and accomplishment. 

Similar to last year, the Online Global Market will occur ahead of the in-person conference, taking place from Tuesday, 21 April to Wednesday, 22 April 2026, a week before local and international industry delegates arrive on the sunny Gold Coast. 

Online Global Market delegates will have the enviable chance to promote their screen businesses, slates, and productions to a myriad of buyers, commissioning executives, distributors, and sales agents from across the globe who aren’t physically attending this year.