Association Databases and Systems Summit 2025

Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AEST
Venue: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
(Fitzroy Room - Level 1)

This one-day interactive summit will guide you through the complexities of data management and CRM implementation, unlocking valuable insights including CRM strategies, case studies, a panel discussion on change management, addressing association challenges, and navigating systems integration and database migration. Join us to network, collaborate, share ideas, and learn from fellow Association leaders and database practitioners.

Unlock the Value of Your Association’s Knowledge with AI (Webinar)

Date: Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (AEST)
Presenter: Alex Skinner, Co-founder & Chief Executive, Pixl8 Group

NSW Association Lunch

Date: Thursday, 7 August 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEST
Venue: Sydney Central Hotel, 169–179 Thomas Street, Haymarket NSW 2000 (Room Bennelong/Farm Cove) Topic: Global Trade, Local Impact: Insights from the Grain Industry Presenter: Pat O’Shannassy, Chief Executive Officer, Grain Trade Australia  

Join us for our exclusive NSW Association Lunch, in partnership with Sydney Central Hotel.

WA Association Lunch

Date: Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AWST
Venue: Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood WA 6100 Topic: Leadership That Connects Presenter: Candy Choo, Chief Executive Officer, Local Government Professionals WA 

Join us for our exclusive WA Association Lunch in partnership with Optus Stadium.

VIC Association Lunch

Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEST
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006 (Courtyard Room) Topic: Advocacy in Action: Influencing Government Policy and Driving Legislative Change Presenter: Trish Ennis, Chief Executive Officer, Companion Animal Network Australia

Join us for our exclusive VIC Association Lunch, in partnership with Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).

Advocacy Training (Online Workshop)

Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEST
Presenter: Lewis Kaplan, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

Advocacy is very frequently one of the key strategic pillars of associations: indeed, often an underlying reason for their existence. Associations Forum is pleased to offer advocacy training - delivered by our experienced advisor and seasoned advocate, Lewis Kaplan.

QLD Association Lunch

Date: Friday, 22 August 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEST
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, Southbank QLD 4101 Topic: Building Value for Members Presenter: Dr Eric Perez, Chief Executive Officer, Australasian Institute of Marine Surveyors

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

Association Communications Summit 2025

Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST
Venue: The Canberra Rex Hotel, 150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon ACT 2612

This comprehensive one-day event will provide delegates with an understanding of the current issues and trends emerging from associations producing communications across multiple platforms. Suitable for delegates from associations, industry bodies and not-for profit organisations.

NSW Association Lunch

Date: Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (AEST)
Venue: Nexia Sydney, Level 22, 2 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (entry via Kent Street) Topic: Navigating Taxation: Key Obligations for Not-for-Profits Presenter: Winson Liew - Associate Director, Taxation Consulting, Nexia Australia

Join us for our exclusive NSW Association Lunch, in partnership with Nexia.

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

Date: Thursday, 4 September 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEST
Topic: Leading Through Limits

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.

Registered Organisations Governance and Finance Training (Online Workshop)

Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm AEST
Presenter: Tony Gleeson, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

Officers of Registered Organisations under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 are required to undertake training on officers' duties related to the financial management of registered organisations or their branches within 6 months of holding office.

Association Leaders Symposium 2025

Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: ICC Sydney, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000 (Room C4.5, Level 4)

Association Leaders Symposium is a prestigious annual event that brings together influential leaders from associations which represent various industries and professions. Through insightful keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, Association Leaders Symposium aims to foster collaboration, share innovative ideas, and inspire positive change in the associations sector.

Events Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm AEST
Topic: Future-Proofing Association Events

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.

Finance Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm AEST

The Finance SIG is an opportunity for Associations Forum members to share ideas, strategies and challenges with their peers in the association sector.

How to run General Meetings (Online Workshop)

Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEDT
Presenter: Tony Gleeson, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

With AGM season upon us, attend this workshop to gain practical tips about how to run an effective Annual General Meetings for both in person, online and hybrid settings.

Workplace Relations Survival Guide and What’s Ahead for IR in the Government's Second Term (Webinar)

Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT
Presenter: Mike Sommerton, Head - Industrial Relations, Council of Small Business Organisations Australia

Are the recent workplace relations changes putting your associations 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 to help Non-for-Profits understand and be compliant to the latest regulations and to understand IR priorities in the second term of a Labor Government.

Strategic Planning (Webinar)

Date: Thursday, 16 October 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT
Presenter: Andrew Gosbell, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum

All associations need a plan; yet developing a plan is sometimes more difficult than needed due to overcomplicated methodology and poor follow-up. Associations Forum has facilitated hundreds of planning sessions and will share what works and what doesn’t.

Membership Special Interest Group (Online)

Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm AEDT

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.

Risk Management for Associations (Online Workshop)

Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEDT
Presenter: Andrew Gosbell, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum 

Join us for an online workshop designed specifically for association leaders and management teams on the important topic of risk management.

Association Awards™ Dinner 2025

Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Novotel Melbourne Airport | 1 Grants Road, Melbourne Airport