Frequently Asked Questions

Financial planners and advisers, those working in the financial advice profession from across Australia, including practice managers, paraplanners and support staff. Both FAAA members and non-members are welcome to attend.

This year Congress is held from Tuesday 24 November - Thursday 26 November 2026.

Please note that this year the FAAA Awards Gala Dinner is held on the evening of Thursday 26 November, the final day of Congress.

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

1 Convention Centre Pl,

South Wharf VIC 3006

Email us at events@faaa.au or call 1300 337 301.

Challenge your thinking, bring your team along and expose them to hearing first hand the latest updates to regulation, legislation, policy, technology and best practice - You'll learn what your peers are doing and take away practical tips you can implement in your practices to stay ahead and be efficient in your business. Then there is networking – a great opportunity to have those side chats with your peers that can be transformational!

Delegates have the chance to earn CPD hours by attending sessions at Congress. Post-Congress, attendees will also have access to CPD accredited recordings of sessions to boost the amount of CPD available.

The Congress officially opens at 10:30am on Tuesday 24 November. Refreshments will be served in the Congress Exhibition from 10:00am. We recommend arriving and registering early to avoid the crowds.

Please note, if you are attending the CFP® Professional Connect Workshop you should arrive from 7:45am for an 8:00am start.

Early Bird Congress Tickets - available until 30 September

FAAA Member Early Bird: $1,305 inc. GST

Non Member Early Bird: $2,695 inc. GST

Student Members: $500 inc GST

Early Bird Add-on Tickets

CFP Professional Connect: $85 inc GST

FAAA Member Gala Dinner: $210 inc GST per person

FAAA Member Gala Dinner Table of 10: $2,000 inc GST

Non Member Gala Dinner: $275 inc GST per person

**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.

Standard Congress Tickets - From 1 October

FAAA Member: $1,650 inc. GST

Non Member: $2,995 inc. GST

Standard pricing for add-on tickets - From 1 October

CFP Professional Connect: $100 inc GST

FAAA Member Gala Dinner: $225 inc GST per person

FAAA Member Gala Dinner Table of 10: $2,150 inc GST

Non Member Gala Dinner: $290 inc GST per person

There is no pre-registration for Congress sessions. There are room capacity limits which must be strictly adhered to, so we recommend that you arrive for the session on time to ensure that you secure a seat. Please note, most sessions will be recorded and available for viewing by Congress attendees via FAAA Learn for 12 months post event.

This session is an interactive workshop exclusively for CFP professionals and those enrolled in the CFP Certification Program. It enables practitioners from around the country to come together to learn and share ideas. The session is ticketed and is an additional cost to your Congress registration.

Catering will be provided throughout Congress, beginning at 10:00am on Tuesday 24 November with refreshments in the Congress Exhibition.

There are many hotels surrounding the convention centre of varying standards. We have partnered again with The Accommodation Brokers to access favourable rates on many hotels in the area.

Yes, we are delighted to be supporting the following organisations – Cancer Council, Future2 Foundation and PFAN (the Pro Bono Financial Advice Network)

No, the FAAA Awards Gala Dinner is a separate ticketed event. Numbers are limited for this event so book early to ensure you don’t miss out. Bookings can be made during the Congress registration process.

Yes, you can purchase a table of 10. FAAA members receive a total saving of $100 when purchasing a table of 10.

**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.

No this is not black tie event but we do require you to wear business attire or cocktail.

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. It is a special night so feel free to dress up!

No, they will form a part of this special event but this is also a night for our community to get together, have fun and be entertained. Entertainment will be provided throughout the night, and dancing is encouraged!

Included in the price of the ticket is a 3 course dinner, beverages and entertainment.

Yes, we have a spouse/partner ticket option for the Netwealth Welcome Reception and the FAAA Awards Gala Dinner. The options will be available during the registration process.

The Networking Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea will all be held in the Congress Exhibition. We encourage you to attend and meet our supporters and exhibitors, take part in competitions and prize draws run by our exhibitors, as well as connecting with friends and colleagues.

Yes, there is an area for you to provide your dietary requirements during the registration process.

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.

CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and CFP logo mark are certification marks owned outside the U.S. by the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB). The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) is the marks licensing authority for the CFP marks in Australia, through agreement with FPSB.