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AFG Next 2026 · Event details

The full program, venues & what's included

Day by day

Program overview

9 NOV

Monday

From 3pm
Hotel check-in & conference registration
Conference registration will be available at AFG Next kiosks at the three Crown hotels, from 3pm. Register for your name lanyard. All attendees need a lanyard for entry to the welcome function, conferencing, and gala.

Melbourne based delegates not taking up accommodation can register at the welcome function.
7.30pm
Welcome function Melbourne Town Hall
Corner Swanston and Collins Streets, Melbourne CBD

Rich in history and architectural splendour, the iconic Melbourne Town Hall has long been the stage for the city’s most defining moments, from performances by Dame Nellie Melba to the arrival of The Beatles. Getting there Make your own way to the welcome function. The Town Hall is a 10–15 minute walk from Crown, or grab an Uber/cab. Dress code Smart casual Thank you to our welcome function hosts: Diamond sponsors Compare and Connect, ING, Westpac and St.George Banking Group.

10 NOV

Tuesday

Conference Palladium at Crown Level 1, Crown Towers
8.30 – 9.45am
Exhibition
AFG and residential co-major, diamond and gold and commercial major and diamond sponsor expo open.
10 – 11.35am
Opening plenary conference session
11.35 – 12pm
Morning tea
Expo open.
12.10 – 12.55pm
Plenary Residential
Commercial & Asset Finance stream Dedicated stream runs in parallel
1 – 2pm
Lunch
Expo open.
2.05 – 3.45pm
Residential breakout streams
Commercial & Asset Finance stream
Evening
Evening at leisure
An evening to connect with your peers on your terms. Take the chance to gather in smaller groups with those you wish to network with.

11 NOV

Wednesday

8.30 – 9.45am
Exhibition & morning tea
Expo open.
10 – 12.15pm
Plenary conference session
12.15 – 1.15pm
Lunch
Expo open.
1.25 – 3.15pm
Plenary conference session
6pm
Gala dinner transfers
Return transfer service for all three Crown hotels.
6.30pm
Closing gala dinner Centrepiece Melbourne
Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne Park
With presentation of the AFG National Broker Awards.

Dress code: Gold The dress code is Gold - go full glam or a touch of sparkle, there’s no such thing as too much gold tonight!
Thank you to our golden gala hosts: Co-major sponsors ANZ, Bankwest, Commonwealth Bank, Macquarie Bank and NAB.

12 NOV

Thursday

11am
Departure day
Hotel checkout.

Where you'll stay

Accommodation

Hotel

Crown Promenade

Short walk to Palladium.

Preselect supplement

$100

Hotel

Crown
Metropol

Short walk to Palladium.

Preselect supplement

$100

Hotel

Crown
Towers

Closest to Palladium.

Preselect supplement

$250

Preselecting your hotel

Preselections are on an on-request basis and aren't guaranteed until confirmed by TRIBE Events (confirmation takes approximately two weeks). Payment of the supplement fee is made on registration.

Can I extend my stay outside the conference dates?

Of course. During online registration you can request additional nights (at your cost). After completing registration you'll receive an extension request email — let us know your additional dates and our conference organiser TRIBE Events will provide a quote. Extensions are subject to availability.

Registration fee

Ticket details

The registration fee is subsidised. Choose the ticket that fits how you're attending.

Standard

$1,770

Full residential package.

No accommodation

$1,350

Melbourne-based, or a second broker room/twin-sharing with the primary delegate.

The 'no accommodation' ticket & twin-sharing

This ticket is for brokers who don't require accommodation (i.e. Melbourne based), or who wish to twin-share a room with their broker colleague (the primary delegate). The fee is for the second person sharing the room and includes a second breakfast.

Payment & card surcharges

Card surcharge fees apply to credit and debit card payments, as follows: VISA, Mastercard 2.15% and AMEX: 3.00% including GST.

Can I choose which components I attend and only pay for those?

For broker delegates, we don't offer the option to select individual components. The ticket price includes all elements of the program (whether or not you attend each). If you're local and don't require accommodation, there's an option to choose a ticket that doesn't include accommodation.

What's included

What your registration covers

Once you arrive at your Crown hotel, AFG takes care of the following. All you need to do is get yourself to Melbourne in time for Monday's welcome function at Melbourne Town Hall at 7.30pm.

Three nights' accommodation

including breakfast at a
Crown Melbourne hotel

Monday's welcome function

Conference sessions

on Tuesday and Wednesday,
including lunch

Closing gala dinner

with transfers

Flights & airport transfers

Delegates arrange and cover their own flights. Airport transfers are also at the arrangement and cost of the attendee.

Accompanying partners

Life partner buy-in

Partners can purchase a full buy-in package, or select individual components. Flights and airport transfers are not included (attendees make their own arrangements).

Full package

$1,100 full buy-in

Includes three nights' accommodation (sharing the primary delegate's room) with three hotel breakfasts, conference session attendance, and attendance at the welcome function and closing gala dinner.

Or by component

Build your own

Start with the base buy-in, then add only the parts you want.

Base buy-in

Your starting point. Add any of the below.

$175

Conference sessions

$290

Welcome function

$240

Gala dinner

$500

Each add-on is on top of the $175 base.

Eligibility

Who can attend

The conference is open to all AFG brokers (principal/business owner, loan writer, and broker admin/support teams), and to AFG sponsors involved in the 2026 Broker Excellence Program. Due to venue capacity, registrations are capped.

Professional development

MFAA & FBAA CPD

Full conference attendance

18 CPD points, allocated by the MFAA and FBAA

Post-conference

AFG will allocate CPD to broker's Suite 360 Learn profile.

What to wear

Dress code

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.

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.

If plans change

Cancellation & refund policy

We understand circumstances can change, and that you may need to cancel your registration or that of an accompanying person.

Before 1 October

Full refund, less $100

After 1 October

Non-refundable

Contact

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Ready to join us in Melbourne?

Registrations are capped by venue capacity — secure your place early.

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