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Event overview
AFG Next brings brokers together for three days of learning, connecting and getting inspired. Get direct access to lender and industry partners, hear from a world-class speaker lineup, and build peer connections with brokers from across Australia — all designed to leave you energised, informed and equipped to grow.
MELBOURNE
Program overview
The conference kicks off with a welcome function on Monday, 9 November, and wraps up with the gala dinner on the evening of Wednesday, 11 November. You'll head off on Thursday, 12 November.
9 NOV
Settle in and get set for the days ahead. Check in from 3pm, sort out your registration, then join us across town as we kick things off in style.
🛎 Hotel check-in from 3pm
🛎 Conference registration (at your hotel)
🪪 Evening welcome function
10 NOV
Our first full day of the conference. Explore the exhibition, dive into the breakout sessions that matter most to you, then take the evening to unwind however you like.
🎤 Conference day with exhibition
📣 Breakout sessions
🥂 Evening at leisure
11 NOV
Another packed day on the floor, with more exhibition time and sessions to soak up. We'll close the conference the way it deserves, with a gala dinner at Centrepiece.
🎤 Conference day with exhibition
🍽 Gala dinner at Centrepiece
12 NOV
That's a wrap. Time to head home with plenty to think about and, hopefully, a few new connections in your corner.
✈️ Departure day — checkout 11am
The lineup
Energised, informed, and equipped with the relationships and insights that drive real business growth.
Hosted by beloved Australian actor and program MC Shane Jacobson.
The lineup, by stream
4× Olympic swimming champ
Finance Editor, Nine News
Founder, Heart On My Sleeve
Innovation speaker
Brand coach, Forbes
Master of Ceremonies
CDO
Co-founder, Four Pillars Gin
Fraud survivor and financial resilience advocate
Good Citizens Eyewear
Senior Economist, ANZ
AI business speaker
CEO
CDMO
Tuesday afternoon
Six self-selected breakout topics — you'll attend two. After registering, you'll be invited to select your breakout schedule closer to the conference.
BREAKOUT
An open-floor demo where BrokerEngine experts take the stage — and your questions. Mic runners work the room while presenters respond live with demos tailored to what you want to see.
No script, no filler — just straight answers.
Live demo
All delegates
BREAKOUT
Fast-paced networking built for brokers going it alone. Trade tips, tools and hard-won lessons with fellow solo operators who know the hustle.
No pitches, no fluff — just brokers who get it.
Networking
Solo operators
BREAKOUT
Fast-paced networking built for brokers running teams and scaling up. Swap war stories, steal smart systems and connect with peers facing the same challenges.
Real conversations, real growth.
NETWORKING
TEAMS & SCALING
BREAKOUT
What's your exit plan? Vik Sukumaran unpacks how the program turns your business into a real, transferable asset — capital, support and a genuine succession pathway.
Real deals, real numbers, real answers.
STRATEGY
All delegates
COMMERCIAL
A dedicated stream for brokers in commercial and asset finance, with a specialised agenda and industry-specific speakers. Join Tuesday's opening plenary, break to your own stream for the afternoon, then rejoin the main plenary Wednesday.
Your market, your agenda.
Dedicated Stream
Commercial Focus
REGISTRATION
Broker registration is subsidised and includes three nights' accommodation (with breakfasts), the welcome function, conference sessions with lunches, and the closing gala dinner with transfers.
STANDARD
Full residential package.
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3 nights' accom + breakfasts
Welcome function
Sessions + lunches
Gala + transfers
EARLY BIRD
Available 2 weeks from registration opening.
Get in early
3 nights' accom + breakfasts
Welcome function
Sessions + lunches
Gala + transfers
NO ACCOMODATION
Melbourne-based, or twin-sharing.
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3 nights' accom + breakfasts
Welcome function
Sessions + lunches
Gala + transfers
PARTNERS
Full buy-in $1,100, or select individual components:
Base buy-in
$175
Conference sessions
$290
Welcome function
$240
Gala dinner
$500
HOTEL
Delegates are allocated across three Crown hotels. Pre-select for a supplement (on-request, not guaranteed):
Crown Promenade
$100
Crown Metropol
$100
Crown Towers
$250
THE GALA
Tuesday afternoon
Welcome function
Melbourne Town Hall — cnr Swanston & Collins St, Mon 9 Nov, 7.30pm
Conference
Palladium at Crown, Level 1, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank — Tue 10 & Wed 11 Nov
Gala dinner
Centrepiece Melbourne, Olympic Blvd, Melbourne Park — Wed 11 Nov, 6.30pm
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Allocated across Crown Promenade, Crown Metropol and Crown Towers, each a short walk from Palladium. Your hotel is advised once registration closes; pre-selection available for a supplement. Extra nights at your cost via TRIBE Events after registration.
Three nights' accommodation with breakfasts, the welcome function, two days of conferencing including lunches, and the closing gala dinner with transfers. You arrange your own flights and airport transfers, and get to Melbourne in time for Monday's 7.30pm welcome function.
Conference sessions
Business smart casual
Welcome function
Smart casual
Gala dinner
Gold — and we mean it. Your moment to make an entrance, turn heads, and own the room. There's no such thing as too much gold tonight.
Name lanyards provided at registration must be worn at all sessions and evening events.
18 CPD points allocated for full conference attendance. Post-conference, AFG adds CPD to your Learn profile — visible on your Suite360 dashboard.
Open to all AFG brokers (principal/business owner or loan writer) and AFG sponsors in the 2026 Broker Excellence Program. Registrations are capped by venue capacity. A second phase opens to broker support/admin staff if capacity remains after early bird.
Payment taken at registration by credit or debit card. Surcharge on Visa, Mastercard and AMEX: 2.12% including GST.
Cancellations before 23 September are refunded in full less a $100 admin fee, to the original card. After 23 September, the registration fee is 100% non-refundable, based on when final numbers are due to venues and suppliers.
For broker delegates, individual components aren't sold separately — the ticket covers all elements whether or not you attend each. If you're local and don't need accommodation, choose the no-accommodation ticket.
Yes. Request additional nights (at your cost) during online registration; TRIBE Events will quote your extra dates, subject to availability.
Contact
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