All Events

Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of connection, courage and change making at the Women in Finance Network Lunch 2026.
This year’s event continues the theme of creating businesses that do more – businesses that not only achieve, but inspire, empower and drive lasting impact.

Set against one of Sydney’s most breathtaking backdrops, this special afternoon brings together an extraordinary community of women (and champions of women) in finance to share ideas, build meaningful connections and celebrate each other’s success stories.

At its heart, this lunch is about connection with purpose – a chance to engage with the brightest minds in the industry, strengthen your network and reignite your sense of possibility.

And to take that inspiration even further, we’re thrilled to be joined by Lucy Bloom – trailblazer, rule breaker and philanthropy powerhouse – as the keynote speaker for the Women in Finance Network Lunch 2026.

Lucy’s career is nothing short of extraordinary. After founding and running a boutique advertising agency for two decades, she swapped the corporate world for causes close to the heart, leading a women’s health charity to raise over $7 million for hospitals and midwifery schools in Ethiopia. Later, she transformed a Cambodian children’s charity into a thriving, community-first organisation, redefining what modern philanthropy can achieve.

Today, Lucy continues to inspire change as a creative strategist for start-ups, not-for-profits and big business, always with her trademark boldness, humour and humanity.

This is more than just a lunch – it’s a celebration of leadership, resilience and vision.

This event will sell out fast, so don’t miss your chance to join this movement of dedicated professionals aspiring to lead and champion transformative change in finance.

Join us on Friday, 1 May in Sydney for an afternoon that will leave you energised, uplifted and ready to make your mark.

2027 dates to be announced soon

The benchmark awards program for excellence in mortgage and finance is back
The Better Business Awards provides an excellent platform for talented mortgage and finance professionals and offices across Australia to gain recognition and celebrate the best in the industry in their local markets. 
For over a decade, this awards program has celebrated the best of the best in mortgage and finance in each state and territory and is a coveted award for Australia’s brokers, networks, innovators, leaders, and aggregators. 
The key to being successful is building up a local presence and servicing clients in your immediate catchment area with dedication and skill. To be an outstanding professional or office, it’s just not about writing volume; it’s about customer service and dedication to the client’s best interests.
The awards celebrate the best of the best in Australia’s mortgage and finance industry and will recognise the outstanding contribution of professionals and businesses working within the profession across 20-plus categories.
The awards are open to all businesses operating in Australia supporting the mortgage and finance industry, and are desirable accolades for both individuals and businesses seeking to forge their role in the sector. 

2027 dates to be announced soon

PREPARE FOR 2026

Make sure you're in the room where the brokers pulling ahead are learning.

This year is shaping up to be a defining year for Australian brokers across residential, commercial, and specialist finance.

Competition will intensify. Borrower expectations will rise. Visibility, speed, and precision will separate leaders from the rest.

Some brokerages will scale decisively, while others will stall under inefficiency, poor positioning, and outdated growth models.

The difference won't be effort. It will be strategy, systems, and early access to what's working now.

The Better Business Summit exists for one reason: to ensure you are ahead of your competition before the pressure peaks.

Event date: Friday, 21 November 2025
Venue: Four Seasons, Sydney
Welcome reception: 11:30am AEDT
Official event start: 12:00pm
Dress: Cocktail attire

Recognising the leading individuals, brokerages and aggregation groups around the nation

This national awards program has been designed to recognise and acknowledge the leading commercial brokers, brokerages and aggregators paving the way in the Australian commercial finance industry.

Small- to medium-sized businesses are the engine room of the economy, but the brokers, BDMs and companies providing finance to these businesses are undoubtedly the fuel that keeps the engine turning.

The Commercial Finance Awards aim to celebrate the best of the best in business finance over a range of categories, from individual brokers to loan administrators, aggregators, business development managers and service providers!

Take the first step to being recognised at a national level and build a reputation for excellence in commercial broking.

Get ready to celebrate in style with the 2025 cocktail luncheon that will bring together leaders of industry to honour the achievements and excellence of the industry’s most successful professionals and businesses in commercial and asset finance broking.

Event date: Friday, 14 November 2025
Venue: Hyatt Regency, Sydney
Registration opens: 8:00am AEDT
Official start: 9:00am
Dress: Business

Accelerate your success in financial services at the Women in Finance Summit 2025 – the #1 business event for women in financial services.

Entering its third year, the Women in Finance Summit is an established movement providing dedicated women with the tools and support to build – and thrive in – successful finance careers.

Supported by Australia’s foremost financial services publishing network, including The Adviser, Mortgage Business, ifa, InvestorDaily, Accountants Daily, SMSF Adviser, Money Management and Super Review, we’ve created the definitive in-person platform for women in financial services to connect, strategise, and grow.

You’ll have the opportunity to engage with visionary CEOs, groundbreaking finance professionals, and inspiring thought leaders as we explore solutions to foster a more equitable industry while encouraging more women to join this vibrant community.

The summit will spark conversations about the pivotal issues facing women in the financial sector and showcase those reshaping finance’s future.

Register your place now to avoid disappointment – the 2025 event will sell out!

2026 DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

This national awards program was designed to recognise and acknowledge the leading women influencing the Australian finance industry.

The Women in Finance Awards became the benchmark for excellence across Australia, recognising outstanding contributions made to the profession year after year.

In 2025, we once again celebrated the best of the best across a range of categories, from entrepreneurs to CEOs in accounting, banking, finance, and more.

The program offered female professionals and female-owned businesses across Australia the opportunity to be recognised on a national stage and build a reputation for excellence.

Guests celebrated in style at the 2025 black-tie event, which brought together industry leaders to honour the achievements and excellence of the profession’s most successful women.

Many seized the chance to take home a coveted award and enjoy the benefits of a prestigious accolade.

Register your interest now to be part of the Women in Finance Awards 2026 and stay informed as nominations open.

2026 dates to be announced

The Australian AI Awards recognised the professionals, organisations, and solutions that have transformed the Australian economy, from banking, law, accounting, and wealth management to defence, aerospace, cyber, and many more.

The awards were open to all individuals and businesses that have developed innovative AI solutions and are a coveted accolade for those seeking to cement their careers in AI.

The Australian AI Awards will return in 2026. Register your interest to be the first to know when submissions open.

Winning business in a challenging market
Helping brokers and accountants become strategic partners to SME clients

Event overview
As economic conditions tighten, business owners are facing increasing pressure on margins, cash flow, and confidence. But opportunities to serve, support, and grow your client base exist in every economic cycle.

The 2025 SME Bootcamp will equip accountants and mortgage brokers with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to remain relevant, valuable, and proactive as trusted advisers to SME clients in today’s shifting environment.

This one-day event, hosted by The Adviser, will leave delegates feeling confident and excited to start writing more commercial finance and helping keep the engine room of the economy turning.

Facilitated by SME finance specialists and Accendo partners John Sgambelluri and Trent Carter, delegates will learn from their combined decades of experience working with brokers, bankers, and business owners across Australia - and be exposed to the lenders and partners helping make SME finance accessible.

Theme for 2025: Winning business in a challenging market
This year’s SME Bootcamp focuses on one powerful idea: opportunity is always there.

Through real-world insights and proven frameworks, you’ll learn how to anticipate the needs of business owners, read between the lines of financial statements, and offer funding solutions that add real value.

"Business can be won and done in all economic cycles – it’s all about understanding your client." – John Sgambelluri

QLD: 28 May
VIC: 5 June
NSW: 12 June

The New Broker Academy is celebrating a decade of guiding new-to-industry and prospective brokers through their first three years of business.

Each year, we sharpen our strategies with the latest industry intelligence and tools, equipping attendees with the definitive blueprint for success as a broker in Australia.

The academy is returning in 2026 with dedicated discussions on:

Cementing referral partnerships that last
Operational tools you need to take on the industry
Diversifying your skills and revenue
Turning digital marketing into a perpetual lead-gen engine
High-performance strategies to stay ahead of the competition
The New Broker Academy is unrivalled as a day of connection, learning, and inspiration. It provides an amazing opportunity to hear firsthand insights from some of Australia's elite brokers while offering exposure to a diverse range of industry mentors, educators, and lenders.

Attending the Academy costs nothing but time. Spend your time wisely this year and discover the key to sustaining a successful brokerage.

Register for free today.

2025 dates to be announced

The Adviser’s Lead Gen Bootcamp 2024 is the first industry program of its kind – a transformative new workshop designed to equip brokers with a clearer roadmap to generating more business leads.

It’s no secret that brokers now have access to multiple sources to acquire new customers, including marketing agencies, platforms, aggregators, referral partnerships, and in-house sourced leads.

The challenge lies in determining which option delivers the most effective return on marketing investment, where to focus your energy, and identifying the ideal lead generation solutions that complement your business model.

Our expert line-up of speakers unpacked all facets of the lead generation conundrum, helping our audience to attract new customers, irrespective of market conditions instantly.

With the agenda content ranging from basic to advanced strategies, this event is tailored to suit all types of broking businesses, whether small, medium, or large.

By the event's conclusion, attendees left with an easy-to-follow implementation strategy, ready to immediately attract new customers.

Keen to attend in 2025? Register your interest today and be the first to know when tickets go on sale.