2026 Investor Conference – Program
Rydges Melbourne Bossley Rooftop AIME Event 2024

Sunday Workshops & Investor Drinks

Date: Sunday, 3 May 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (AEST)
Location: Rydges Melbourne, 186 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Spend the afternoon deepening your knowledge and connecting with fellow investors ahead of the main conference.

Schedule:

1:00 – 2:30 PM: AI workshop with Dawid Naude and Nathan Hood
2:30 – 2:40 PM: Afternoon tea
2:40 – 4:00 PM: Estate planning session
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Investor drinks featuring the lively Buy, Hold, Sell panel, moderated by Nadine Blayney, Head of Growth, ausbiz, and featuring Henry Jennings, Market Commentator and Strategist. More speakers to be announced soon.

Pricing:

🎟 Workshops and drinks: $199 Member | $249 Non-Member
🎟 Drinks only: $89 Member | $110 Non-Member

 

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Program Overview
2026 Investor Conference – Australian Shareholders’ Association

Date: Monday, 4 May 2025 & Tuesday, 5 May 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (AEST)
Location: Rydges Melbourne, 186 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000

 

 

Unlocking Opportunities for Growth

Across two days, the conference will feature a curated mix of keynote presentations, panels, and practical sessions designed to help investors unlock opportunities for growth with confidence.

  • Economic Outlook
    A leading economist will open the conference with a forward-looking view on inflation, interest rates, global risks, and what the next phase of the market cycle could mean for investors.

  • Regulators Panel
    Hear directly from senior representatives of Australia’s key regulators as they discuss enforcement priorities, investor protections, and emerging regulatory trends. Jeremy Hirschhorn, Second Commissioner, ATO, will feature, with additional Regulators to be announced soon.

  • Chairs Panel
    Chairs from major ASX-listed companies share insights on governance, strategy, capital allocation, and navigating long-term growth through periods of disruption. David Clarke, Chair and Non-Executive Director, ASX, will feature, with additional Chairs to be announced soon.

  • CEO Panel
    A crowd favourite, our CEO panel returns, bringing together executives from ASX-listed companies to discuss operating in volatile conditions, delivering earnings growth, and managing risk at scale. Brett Morgan, Managing Director of MyState Limited, will feature, with additional CEOs to be announced soon.

  • Powering the Intelligence Age: What Australian Business and Investors Need to Know
    Craig Scroggie, CEO & Managing Director, NEXTDC, explores how the technology stack has shifted from cloud to AI, why data centres have become critical national infrastructure, and what the energy and investment requirements of this next wave mean for Australian companies, competitiveness and long-term returns.

  • Small Caps Panel
    A discussion focused on opportunities and risks in the small-cap space, including how investors can identify quality businesses earlier in their growth journey. Con Scrinis, CEO & Managing Director of FOS Capital, will feature, with additional CEOs to be announced soon.

  • High Conviction Ideas and Stock Picks
    Fund managers share their highest conviction ideas and explain the thesis behind them.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Investing
    A dedicated session exploring how AI is reshaping companies, markets, and investment decision-making.

  • Resources and Minerals
    An overview of key minerals driving structural demand, followed by perspectives from resource company leaders.

  • Property and REITs
    Insights into listed property, commercial real estate trends, and income-focused strategies.

  • ETFs and Portfolio Construction
    ETF specialists discuss portfolio building, diversification, and how ETFs are being used across different market conditions.

  • LICs and Listed Investment Vehicles
    A session focused on LICs and listed structures, including performance, discounts, and long-term income considerations.

  • Estate Planning
    Practical guidance on structuring investments, succession planning, and protecting wealth for future generations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights, connect with industry leaders, and equip yourself with the knowledge to identify and act on growth opportunities in a changing market.

Register now to secure your place at the 2026 Investor Conference.

Please note the program is subject to change.

 

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