The 2024 FIA Conference has an exciting range of social and networking events. Meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and get to know your fundraising peers!

The social events calendar includes:

Welcome Reception

Join us for the official welcome reception of FIA Conference 2024! Network with friends and colleagues over a drink and some canapes in the exhibition hall.

Date: Wednesday 28 February 2024

Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Tickets included in full conference registration. Additional tickets at $90 each.

Fellows And CFRE Function

If you are a Fellow of FIA or a CFRE, you are invited to this special function to network with fundraising colleagues over a drink or two.

Date: Wednesday 28 February 2024

Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm

Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Tickets included in full conference registration.

Networking & Breakfast in Exhibition

Date: Thursday 29 February & Friday 1 March 2024

Time: 7.30am – 8.30am

Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Tickets included in full conference registration.

Fundraisers’ Gala Awards Dinner

Date: Thursday 29 February 2024

Time: 6.30pm till late

Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Tickets: Members $205; Non Members $240

Conference and Awards Dinner Packages available. Members save $75.

Principal Award Sponsors: 

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 1 March 2024

Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Tickets included in full conference registration.