Thursday 26 November 2026 | 7:00pm - Midnight

FAAA AWARDS GALA DINNER

Celebrating Excellence in Financial Advice

Celebrate excellence. Honour achievement.

Share an unforgettable evening with your peers and friends

The FAAA Awards Gala Dinner is the highlight of the social calendar and the perfect finale to the 2026 FAAA Congress. Join colleagues and peers for an evening of celebration as we recognise the individuals, practices and emerging leaders who are setting the benchmark for professionalism, innovation and excellence across the financial advice profession.

For the first time, we're holding the Gala Dinner on the final night of Congress at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Gala Dinner brings the profession together to celebrate the announcement of the 2026 FAAA Award winners in a sophisticated and inspiring setting.

Enjoy a premium dining experience, great entertainment and the opportunity to connect with friends, colleagues and industry leaders as we celebrate the achievements that continue to strengthen and elevate our profession.

Whether you're cheering on a finalist, celebrating with your team, entertaining clients or simply looking to cap off an exceptional Congress, the FAAA Awards Gala Dinner promises to be an evening to remember.

Dress code - cocktail attire

This year's Gala Dinner will feature a touch of Gatsby-inspired entertainment and table styling. Guests are warmly encouraged to dress in cocktail attire and for those who would like to embrace the theme, a touch of Gatsby-inspired accessories or styling will be welcomed but not expected.

Ticket Prices

FAAA Members - $210 per person
FAAA Member table of 10 - $2,000
Non-Member - $275 per person

Gala Dinner tickets are 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.

FAAA Member Registration

Non Member Registration

Gala Dinner Gallery

The Financial Advice Association Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

Disclaimer: By registering for the 2026 FAAA Congress, delegates grant permission to the Financial Advice Association of Australia Limited (FAAA), its agents and others working under its authority to take and to have full and free use of video/photographs containing their image/likeness. It is understood that the FAAA may use these images for promotion, news, research, online, multimedia and/or educational purposes. Delegates agree that they are not entitled to remuneration, residuals, royalties or any other payment from the FAAA in respect of their image/likeness or its use. Attendees will be required to sign a media release prior to any interviews that may be conducted.

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