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Commercial Finance Awards 2026

Thursday, 26 November 2026 — Hilton Sydney

Celebrating excellence in commercial finance.

This national awards program honours the standout accounting professionals, commercial brokers, brokerages and aggregators who paved the way in Australian commercial finance.
Small- to medium-sized businesses have long been the engine room of the economy — and the brokers, BDMs and companies providing finance to these businesses were undoubtedly the fuel that kept that engine turning.

The Commercial Finance Awards celebrate the best of the best in business finance across a diverse range of categories, spanning individual brokers, loan administrators, aggregators, business development managers and service providers.

The 2026 cocktail luncheon will bring together industry leaders to honour the achievements and excellence of the most successful professionals and businesses in commercial and asset finance broking.

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Women in Finance Summit 2026

Date: Friday, 13 November 2026

Venue: Hyatt Regency, Sydney

The Women in Finance Summit was founded in 2016 with a single conviction: that the financial services industry is stronger when its leadership reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.

A decade later, that conviction has only deepened. The Summit has grown from an intimate gathering of 80 women into Australia's pre-eminent leadership conference for women in banking, wealth management, superannuation, insurance, fintech, and regulatory bodies — attracting over 500 senior leaders annually.

We are not a networking event dressed up as a conference. We are a curated, rigorous, intellectually ambitious day of learning — built for women who are already leading and for those preparing to step into the most senior roles in the industry.

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Women in Finance Awards 2026

Friday, 13 November 2026

Hyatt Regency, Sydney

Australia’s financial services and banking industry is evolving faster than ever before.

Artificial intelligence is transforming customer experiences. Digital innovation is reshaping products and services. Regulatory expectations continue to evolve, while organisations are navigating increasing complexity, heightened competition and changing customer needs.

Behind every major shift are exceptional women leading from the front. They’re setting strategy, driving transformation, leading high-performing teams, strengthening governance, delivering commercial growth and creating better outcomes for customers, businesses and communities.

The Women in Finance Awards celebrate these leaders.

Recognising excellence across financial services and banking, the awards honour the women making an outstanding contribution across banking, lending, wealth management, fintech, customer experience, technology, operations, risk, compliance, product innovation and executive leadership.

More than an awards program, the Women in Finance Awards are an opportunity to recognise the leadership, expertise and impact shaping the future of Australia’s financial services and banking industry.

Whether you’re an emerging leader, experienced executive or CEO, the awards celebrate the women raising the standard across the profession while inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Why Enter?

Recognition isn't simply about celebrating what you've already achieved – it's about what that recognition can unlock next.

Being recognised as a finalist or winner in the Women in Finance Awards strengthens your professional profile, builds credibility with peers and industry leaders, and positions you among Australia's leading women in financial services and banking.

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Australian AI Awards 2026

Friday, 30 October 2026
Hyatt Regency, Sydney
Welcome reception: 6:00pm AEDT
Official event start: 7:00pm
Black tie

Celebrating excellence across the entire Australian AI ecosystem

AI is reshaping every industry from finance and healthcare to defence and energy. Behind this transformation are the researchers, engineers, founders, and leaders building AI solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. The Australian AI Awards program exists to recognise them.

First launched in 2024, the awards have quickly become the definitive national benchmark for AI excellence. In 2026, the program returns for its third iteration, bigger, broader, and more ambitious than ever, with 37 categories spanning individual achievement, group innovation, and enterprise leadership.

Winners are chosen by an independent panel of AI experts drawn from industry, academia, and government. Finalists and winners gain national media coverage, profile among peers, and recognition that drives careers and businesses forward.

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Broker Innovation Summit 2026

2027 dates to be announced

AI is everywhere. Automation is accelerating. Digital-first lenders are reshaping customer expectations.
For mortgage and finance brokers, the question isn’t whether the industry is changing – it’s whether your business will lead the change or struggle to keep up.

Returning in 2026, the Broker Innovation Summit is the industry’s most exciting event dedicated to technology, innovation and the future of broking.

This one-day summit brings together technology pioneers and Australia’s most progressive brokers and thought leaders to unpack what the next generation of brokerage actually looks like.

From AI that can work on your behalf to automation that eliminates hours of administration, you’ll see how leading brokers are already using technology to attract more clients, move faster and scale smarter.

If you want to stay ahead of the curve, rather than chase it, this is the room you need to be in.

Expect real conversations, real strategies and real tools you can apply immediately.

What makes this event different?
Our event is 100 per cent focused on innovation, technology, and AI.

You’ll gain exclusive insights from high-profile technology leaders shaping the future of lending.

You’ll gain practical steps to stop dabbling in AI and start applying it meaningfully to generate leads, improve service and drive efficiency.

This event isn’t for everyone – it's for brokers who want to lead.

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Broker Innovation Awards

2027 Dates to be announced

Recognising the top performers in Australia’s mortgage distribution channel
Our fourth annual Broker Innovation Awards is an exciting program recognising the top performers in Australia’s booming mortgage distribution space.

The awards program recognises the leading players in the third-party channel, which now accounts for over 70 per cent of all home loans in Australia, according to MFAA data.

This comprehensive awards program highlights excellence in every quarter, from mortgage brokers to aggregators, lenders, innovators, tech providers and staff servicing the channel.

The Broker Innovation Awards consider excellence in operations, technology, and innovation, as well as what it takes to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

Submit an entry today to be recognised as one of the up-and-coming professionals or businesses in 2026.

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Women in Finance Network Lunch 2026

Event date: Friday, 1 May 2026
Venue: Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf
Registration starts: 11:30am AEST
Official start: 12:00pm
Dress: Business casual

Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of connection, courage and change making at the Women in Finance Network Lunch 2026.
This year’s event continues the theme of creating businesses that do more – businesses that not only achieve, but inspire, empower and drive lasting impact.

Set against one of Sydney’s most breathtaking backdrops, this special afternoon brings together an extraordinary community of women (and champions of women) in finance to share ideas, build meaningful connections and celebrate each other’s success stories.

At its heart, this lunch is about connection with purpose – a chance to engage with the brightest minds in the industry, strengthen your network and reignite your sense of possibility.

And to take that inspiration even further, we’re thrilled to be joined by Lucy Bloom – trailblazer, rule breaker and philanthropy powerhouse – as the keynote speaker for the Women in Finance Network Lunch 2026.

Lucy’s career is nothing short of extraordinary. After founding and running a boutique advertising agency for two decades, she swapped the corporate world for causes close to the heart, leading a women’s health charity to raise over $7 million for hospitals and midwifery schools in Ethiopia. Later, she transformed a Cambodian children’s charity into a thriving, community-first organisation, redefining what modern philanthropy can achieve.

Today, Lucy continues to inspire change as a creative strategist for start-ups, not-for-profits and big business, always with her trademark boldness, humour and humanity.

This is more than just a lunch – it’s a celebration of leadership, resilience and vision.

This event will sell out fast, so don’t miss your chance to join this movement of dedicated professionals aspiring to lead and champion transformative change in finance.

Join us on Friday, 1 May in Sydney for an afternoon that will leave you energised, uplifted and ready to make your mark.

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Women in Finance Summit 2025

Event date: Friday, 14 November 2025
Venue: Hyatt Regency, Sydney
Registration opens: 8:00am AEDT
Official start: 9:00am
Dress: Business

Accelerate your success in financial services at the Women in Finance Summit 2025 – the #1 business event for women in financial services.

Entering its third year, the Women in Finance Summit is an established movement providing dedicated women with the tools and support to build – and thrive in – successful finance careers.

Supported by Australia’s foremost financial services publishing network, including The Adviser, Mortgage Business, ifa, InvestorDaily, Accountants Daily, SMSF Adviser, Money Management and Super Review, we’ve created the definitive in-person platform for women in financial services to connect, strategise, and grow.

You’ll have the opportunity to engage with visionary CEOs, groundbreaking finance professionals, and inspiring thought leaders as we explore solutions to foster a more equitable industry while encouraging more women to join this vibrant community.

The summit will spark conversations about the pivotal issues facing women in the financial sector and showcase those reshaping finance’s future.

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New Broker Academy 2026

2027 Dates to be announced

The New Broker Academy is celebrating a decade of guiding new-to-industry and prospective brokers through their first three years of business.

Each year, we sharpen our strategies with the latest industry intelligence and tools, equipping attendees with the definitive blueprint for success as a broker in Australia.

The academy is returning in 2026 with dedicated discussions on:

Cementing referral partnerships that last
Operational tools you need to take on the industry
Diversifying your skills and revenue
Turning digital marketing into a perpetual lead-gen engine
High-performance strategies to stay ahead of the competition
The New Broker Academy is unrivalled as a day of connection, learning, and inspiration. It provides an amazing opportunity to hear firsthand insights from some of Australia's elite brokers while offering exposure to a diverse range of industry mentors, educators, and lenders.

Attending the Academy costs nothing but time. Spend your time wisely this year and discover the key to sustaining a successful brokerage.