Three days of learning, networking and Inspiration!
For more than a decade, this flagship event has brought together finance professionals from across the state for three days of insightful talks, expert-led presentations, hands-on workshops, and practical strategies shared by some of the industry's leading voices.
Held at the Rydges Resort Hunter Valley from 3 – 5 December 2025, the conference was a resounding success. Attendees praised the high-quality sessions, the depth of discussions, and the diverse program of activities and networking events.
This year’s program featured standout keynote sessions including Will We Ever be Financially Sustainable?, Shaping Tomorrow: Economic Insights for NSW Local Government and Keynote sessions from Ashay Prabhu & Chris Morrill on Burnt Toast or Burnt Roast?, Ashley Fell discussing Changing Times, Emerging Trends; The Power of Storytelling in a Digital Era, and a series of focused breakouts covering What Does an Extensive Expenditure Review Really Look Like?, Funding the Future: Rethinking Developer Contributions in NSW, Beyond the Numbers: How Councils Are Using the New QBRS Guidelines to Build Financial Transparency, Aligning Financial Leadership with Operational Planning, and Understanding the Full Costs of Council Services.
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For Our Next Finance Conference
2 - 4 December 2026
Rydges Resort, Hunter Valley