Explore.
Inspired by curiosity.
Curiosity has always been the catalyst for progress. At FAAA Congress 2026, EXPLORE is an invitation to think differently, embrace new perspectives and discover what's possible for your clients, your career and the profession.
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) invites you to join us in Melbourne from 24-26 November for three inspiring days where you'll explore practical strategies, emerging trends, innovative thinking and meaningful connections that will equip you to navigate change with confidence and deliver even greater impact.
And this year, we’re ending on a high. The 2026 FAAA Awards Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday 26 November – the final night of Congress – giving delegates the perfect opportunity to stay, celebrate the profession’s best, and wrap up the event together in style.
Because the best advisers never stop exploring.
Explore five exciting plenary sessions
PLENARY 1
Tue 24 November 10:30am - 12:00pm
EXPLORE THE FUTURE
Technology for humanity
With Dr. Jordan Nguyen, Engineer & Inventor
PLENARY 2
Tue 24 November 4:00pm - 5:15pm
EXPLORE THE PROFESSION
FAAA Leadership Town Hall
With David Sharpe CFP®, Michelle Veitch CFP®, Sarah Abood, Phil Anderson & Andrea Forbes
PLENARY 3
Wed 25 November 8:30am - 10:00am
EXPLORE NEXT GENERATION CLIENT REVIEWS
Smarter, faster, more human
With Corey Wastle CFP®, Bianca Musico CFP® & Rob Pyne CFP® - moderated by Simon Hoyle
PLENARY 4
Wed 25 November 4:15pm - 5:15pm
EXPLORE YOUR MINDSET
The mindful high performer
With Chelsea Pottenger, Mindfulness & Meditation Coach
PLENARY 5
Thu 26 November 2:30pm - 3:45pm
EXPLORE: HARNESSING YOUR FUTURE
Backing Possibility
With Michelle Payne, Melbourne Cup winning jockey in conversation with Emmy award winning journalist Sara James
Four Specialist
Interactive Workshops
Tue 24 November 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Mic Drop Workshop
The Ideas Exchange - Pricing, client selection, process flow and capacity, intergenerational wealth, and practice productivity – practical insights from the room
Gen Next Workshop
From PY to Professional: The adviser journey and the commercial realities of modern advice firms
FAAA Professional Practice Workshop*
Leveraging tech, teams and processes for business profitability and sustainability
*This workshop Is exclusive to businesses that are part of the FAAA Professional Practice Program
Congress Agenda Overview
Your Congress journey starts here. Browse the highlights from each day to see what's ahead, then dive into the full agenda to explore every session, workshop and event.
Please note, session details are correct at time of publication but may be subject to change.
Day One | Tue 24 November |
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8:00am - 10:00am CFP® Professional Connect* This session is exclusively for CFP professionals and those enrolled in the CFP Certification Program |
10:30am - 12:00pm Official Congress Opening and Plenary 1: CEO Address Explore the future: Technology for humanity |
1:00pm - 3:15pm Specialist Workshop Sessions Inspire Workshop Gen Next Workshop Mic Drop Workshop FAAA Professional Practice Workshop - EXCLUSIVE |
4:00pm - 5:15pm Plenary 2: Explore the Profession Town Hall with the FAAA Team |
5:15pm - 7:15pm Networking Welcome Reception |
Day Two | Wed 25 November |
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8:30am - 10:00am Plenary 3: Explore Next Generation Client Reviews Smarter, faster, more human |
10:45am - 11:45am Sessions & Workshops - Block 1 Across 4 streams Develop, Strategise, Navigate & Expand |
12:00pm - 1:00pm Sessions & Workshops - Block 2 Across 4 streams Develop, Strategise, Navigate & Expand |
2:15pm - 3:30pm Sessions & Workshops - Block 3 Across 4 streams Develop, Strategise, Navigate & Expand |
4:15pm - 5:15pm Plenary 4: Explore Mindset The Mindful High Performer |
Day Three | Thu 26 November |
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8:45am - 10:00m Sessions & Workshops - Block 4 Across 4 streams Develop, Strategise, Navigate & Expand |
10:15am - 11:15am Know Your Product Sessions Across 4 streams Topics include business efficiency and investment |
12:00pm - 1:15pm Sessions & Workshops Across 4 streams Develop, Strategise, Navigate & Expand |
2:30pm - 3:45pm Plenary 5: Explore - Harnessing your Future Backing Possibility |
7:00pm - 12:00am FAAA Awards Gala Dinner The financial advice profession's night of nights! Let's get together to celebrate excellence in advice. |
Enrich your Congress experience at these special events
Celebrating excellence in financial advice
Thursday 26 November 2026 | 7:00pm - Midnight
The financial advice profession's night of nights!
You're invited to join us on the last night of Congress for this year's FAAA Awards Gala Dinner - a highlight of the FAAA Congress. Attendees will enjoy a 3 course dinner, fine wine, and entertainment, whilst relaxing and networking with peers from across the profession.
During the evening, the 2026 FAAA Award finalists and winners will be announced, recognising outstanding individuals in financial advice.
Navigating wealth, wellbeing and vulnerability across generations
Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 8:00am - 10:00am
Navigating wealth, wellbeing and vulnerability across generations
Financial advice is becoming more complex, and more important than ever before. This CFP® professional exclusive interactive workshop explores how advisers can confidently support clients and their families through every stage of life, from building wealth to navigating intergenerational transfer and vulnerable beneficiaries. Through practical strategies, real-world case studies and the latest research, you'll gain tools to deliver better outcomes with empathy, confidence and impact.
Please note, this workshop is exclusively for CFP Professionals and those enrolled in the CFP Certification Program.
Early Bird Pricing
Early Bird ticket prices available until 30 September
$500 inc. GST
FAAA Student Member
FAAA Student members will have the opportunity to apply for sponsorship to cover the cost of their admission plus flights & accommodation if applicable. If you’re keen to attend and be sponsored, keep an eye on your emails and our socials for further details as we launch the student sponsorships in the coming weeks.
Add-on tickets*
CFP® Professional Connect Early Bird
Exclusive to CFP® Professionals - $85
FAAA Awards Gala Dinner Early Bird
FAAA Members - $210
FAAA Member table of 10 - $2,000
Non-Member - $275
*Available for purchase during the registration process. All ticket prices are inclusive of GST
Member Exclusive Offer
CFP Professional / Practitioner / Financial Planner AFP: Save 10% on every Congress ticket when you purchase 3 or more tickets in a single transaction.
As an FAAA member, you can use this discount on both member and non-member tickets in your group booking, making it easy and affordable to bring your whole team.
Accommodation
We're delighted to partner once again with
The Accommodation Brokers to offer Congress delegates special rates on hotels and apartments in Melbourne in November.
Location
Join us in Melbourne for Congress 2026, at the world-class Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
1 Convention Place
South Wharf
VIC 3006
T. +61 (0)3 9235 8000
W. mcec.com.au
Getting there
For public transport and parking information, please visit the FAQ page.
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