Association Governance Masterclass

Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 3:00 pm (AEST)
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006 (Room 205) Presenter: John Peacock AM, Chief Executive Officer, Associations Forum

Association Governance Masterclass is a half-day workshop for CEO’s, Directors, Company Secretaries and senior managers of associations. It is a special opportunity for in-depth training on association governance matters involving presentations with ample opportunity for open discussion.

Associations Forum National Conference 2025

Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025 - Thursday, 1 May 2025
Time: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm AEST
Venue: CENTREPIECE, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne VIC 3000

Associations Forum National Conference is Australia's premier event for associations, charities and the not-for profit sector, with CEOs, senior executives, Board members, and experts leading interactive discussions, sharing knowledge and experiences on a range of key issues and practical matters.

Workplace Relations Survival Guide (Webinar)

Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEST)
Presenter: Mike Sommerton, Head - Industrial Relations, Council of Small Business Organisations Australia

Are the recent workplace relations changes putting your business at risk? Join Mike Sommerton, Head of Industrial Relations from the Council for Small Business Organisations Australia for a crucial 60-minute session specifically designed for to help businesses understand and be compliant to the latest regulations.

How your Association can make better IT investment decisions (Webinar)

Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEST
Presenter: Tammy Ven Dange, Strategic IT Advisor for Associations and NFPs, Roundbox Consulting

Associations are increasingly reliant on technology. Yet, how many Associations think strategically about their IT investments?

Board Roles and Responsibilities (Online Workshop)

Date: Thursday, 15 May 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm AEST
Presenter: Claire Hewat, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

Undertaking the role of Director (sometimes called Councillor or Committee Member) within an association Board is a considerable yet manageable responsibility. This workshop will look at the legal framework for associations under the Corporations Act, state and territory Associations Incorporation Acts and the ACNC Act, Board roles and responsibilities under the common law and statute, as well as practical tips on the role of being a Director.

Events Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm (AEST)
Topic: Navigating Rising Costs: Creative Strategies for Event Managers

The Events Special Interest Group is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to share ideas, strategies and challenges with their peers in the association sector.

Hosting a World Congress – Maximising Association Success (Webinar)

Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (AEST)
Presenter: Rodney Cox, Managing Director, DELARO

World Congresses are the pinnacle event for a profession, industry or cause. Whilst routine every year or few years for the auspicing global body, there are vital considerations for the potential host national association. Rodney Cox has 27 years of successfully running global congresses and exhibitions.

Membership Recruitment, Retention and Engagement (Online Workshop)

Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEST
Presenter: Tony Gleeson, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

This workshop will examine why members are so important to the vitality of an association and strategies on how to recruit, retain, serve and keep members satisfied with your association. Register for this workshop to ensure your association is making the most of opportunities regarding membership.

CEO of Small to Medium Associations Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEST

Whether you are an Executive Officer, General Manager or Chief Executive Officer, if your small or medium association’s Board has delegated management responsibility to you, this Special Interest Group (SIG) may interest you.

QLD Association Lunch

Date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEST
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, Southbank QLD 4101  Topic: Navigating News and Media Attention: Leveraging Media for Advocacy Presenter: Christopher Zinn, Chief Executive Officer, Private Health Insurance Intermediaries Association

Join us for our exclusive QLD Association Lunch, in partnership with Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Learning, Education & Professional Development Summit 2025

Date: Friday, 20 June 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST
Venue: Mercure Sydney, 818-820 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Education and professional development are key offerings that associations provide to support the growth and success of their members, while advancing the industries or professions they represent.

Membership Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Thursday, 10 July 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm AEST

The Membership Special Interest Group (SIG) is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to share ideas, strategies and challenges with their peers in the association sector.

Association Databases and Systems Summit 2025

Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm AEST
Venue: Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, 25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000