Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (Clarendon Room A) | 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
Topic: Leading for Membership: What Actually Drives Engagement
Presenter: Ian Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, The Institution of Surveyors Victoria
Join us for our exclusive VIC Association Lunch in partnership with Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT
Presenter: Lewis Kaplan, 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.
Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT
Presenter: Glen Luttrell, Lead Solutions Engineer and Lucas Pevy, Senior Sales Executive, D2L
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm AEDT
Topic: Addressing Key Event Challenges
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.
Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am AEDT
Venue: GPT Space&Co Darling Park - Ground Floor, 201 Sussex St, Tower 1, Sydney NSW 2000
The CEO Collaboration series brings association CEOs together regularly for open, trusted discussions on the key issues shaping their organisation and the sector. Facilitated by Associations Forum, these structured yet conversational sessions provide a confidential space to share challenges, exchange insights and strengthen leadership capability.
Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am AEDT
Venue: Melbourne Town Hall, 90–130 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 (Room: Gate)
The CEO Collaboration series brings association CEOs together regularly for open, trusted discussions on the key issues shaping their organisation and the sector. Facilitated by Associations Forum, these structured yet conversational sessions provide a confidential space to share challenges, exchange insights and strengthen leadership capability.
Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AEDT
Presenter: Andrew Gosbell, Associations Advisor, Associations Forum
This interactive online training is designed for current Chairs and Company Secretaries of associations, and those who may take on these roles in the future.
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm AEDT
Venue: Novotel Melbourne Airport | 1 Grants Road, Melbourne Airport
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm ACDT
Venue: Australian Association for the Teaching of English, Unit 9, Level 1, 198 Greenhill Road, Eastwood SA 5063
This CEO Collaboration Meeting will bring association CEOs together for open, trusted discussions on the key issues shaping their organisation and the sector. This structured yet conversational session will provide a confidential space to share challenges, exchange insights and strengthen leadership capability through facilitated peer-to-peer collaboration and shared problem-solving.
Date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AEST
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, Southbank QLD 4101
Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm AEDT
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.
Date: Thursday, 19 November 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT
Presenter: Pranol Sharma, Business Development Manager & Samuel Abraham, Consultant from Professional Advantage
Unlock the full potential of your association's knowledge with smart document management. Your association's knowledge is only valuable if people can find it. Join this exclusive webinar to see how modern SharePoint can help bring order to scattered files, inboxes, and shared drives.
Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT
Topic: Innovation in Recruitment, Engagement and Renewals
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.
Date: Thursday, 3 December 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AEDT
Venue: University of Canberra, Ann Harding Conference Centre, 24 University Dr S, Bruce ACT 2617
Date: Thursday, 18 February 2027 - Friday, 19 February 2027
Venue: Wrest Point Hotel, 410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay TAS 7005
Associations and charities represent a huge variety of industries, professions and special causes. CEO & Chair Symposium is a collegiate meeting of CEOs and Board Chairs to discuss governing and running a state, national or global association. Through peer-led conversations and real-world examples, delegates will explore how leaders approach challenges and achieve success for their association, charity and their members. Topics to be addressed include:
Date: Wednesday, 28 April 2027 - Thursday, 29 April 2027
Venue: National Convention Centre Canberra, 31 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601
Associations Forum National Conference is Australia and New Zealand’s premier event for associations, charities, and the not-for-profit sector. Bringing together CEOs, senior executives, board directors, company secretaries, presidents, and industry experts from professional, industry, and special cause organisations, the two-day conference promotes best practice through informative sessions, practical education, interactive discussions, and knowledge sharing.
