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
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.