Welcome Reception 

Join us for the official welcome reception of FIA Conference 2026! Network with friends and colleagues over a drink and some canapes in the exhibition hall. 

Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026

Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm 

Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre – inside the exhibition 

Available to those with Wednesday Program Access

Melbourne Cultural Walk

Date: Thursday 26 February 

Time: 7am – 8am

Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 

In the early morning light, explore the Indigenous, historic and contemporary landscapes of the Birrarung-Yarra River of Melbourne.  The one-hour tour will be led by Meyer Eidelson, a well-known guide and author. 

Tickets are $55 per person and can be purchased through the registration process. 

Networking & Breakfast in Exhibition

Date: Thursday 26 February & Friday 27 February 2026

Time: 7.30am – 8.30am

Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre *MCEC) – inside the exhibition

Tickets included in full conference registration.

Thursday breakfast sponsored by Walkerscott  

Friday breakfast sponsored by Cause Recruitment:

Fundraisers’ Gala Awards Dinner

Date: Thursday 26 February 2026

Time: 7.00pm till late

Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre – Melbourne Ballroom

Tickets: Member $195; Non-member $255

Dress: Smart casual with a touch of Neon

Thank you to our Principal Award Sponsors Mondial Telephone Fundraising and Xponential: 

Farewell Drinks

Stick around for the farewell drinks following the closing plenary session on Friday afternoon. Unwind at the end of the conference and network with the new friends you’ve made. 

Date: Friday 26 February 2026

Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Where: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Tickets included in full conference registration and Friday only ticket holders.