Professionals 50th International Conference & Awards 2026

Conference Program

Brisbane, 24–26 October 2026 · The Star Brisbane & Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves

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The Star Brisbane

Day 1 is your arrival day. While the Australia and New Zealand boards meet, delegates will be arriving, checking in, and exploring beautiful Brisbane.

Afternoon

12:00pm – 3:00pm
Private Meeting

Board Meeting – PGA & PNZ

Story Bridge + Moreton Room, by invitation

Evening

7:00pm – 11:00pm
Gala Dinner

The International Awards Gala

Everyone gathers for an unforgettable night with a formal dinner, Awards and Hall of Fame presentations, and celebration.

Dress: Formal

The Star Brisbane

Here we go! Get ready for the conference membership update, hear from our top performers, learn about the future and end with our first keynote James Laughlin. Then it's game-on!

Morning

9:30am – 10:00am
Exhibition

Exhibition Open

Registrations open, greet the team and our partners and grab a tea or coffee.

10:00am – 10:15am
Welcome

Welcome

10:15am – 11:00am
Presentation

CEO Business Update

11:00am – 11:30am
Presentation

Brand & Marketing Presentation

11:30am – 12:00pm
Panel

Top Performers Panel

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Break

Lunch

Afternoon

1:00pm – 1:45pm
Presentation

The Future of AI in Real Estate

Speaker from REA Group (realestate.com.au)

2:00pm – 2:30pm
Panel

Young Guns Panel

2:30pm – 3:15pm
Break

Afternoon Tea

3:15pm – 4:00pm
Keynote

James Laughlin

Seven-time world champion & number one bestselling author

4:00pm – 4:15pm
MC

Day 1 Wrap-Up

Recap on learnings, digest from some amazing sessions and get ready to game-on!

Evening

6:00pm – 10:00pm
Evening Event

Game-On Party

It's time to get competitive! Get your sporting gear on and head to the Leisure Deck for some serious games.

Dress: Sporting gear with a fun twist.

The Star Brisbane & Rivershed, Howard Smith Wharves

Recover quickly because you have breakout sessions, the legends panel, two major keynotes and a market and economic outlook. Then get ready for a special birthday party.

Morning

9:00am – 9:30am
Meeting

Annual General Meeting

Open invitation for Principals to attend Professionals AGM.

9:45am – 10:00am
MC

Welcome Back

Our MC will re-cap Day 1 and provide an NBCF donation update.

10:00am – 10:50am
Keynote

Alex Jordan

Queensland's Number One Agent, Four Years Running

11:00am – 11:45am
Breakout

Sales

Learn from some of the best in the business in an interactive breakout session.

Breakout

Property Management

In addition to yesterday's group update, learn more about what's in store for Property Management next year.

11:50am – 12:40pm
Breakout

Leadership

In addition to yesterday's group update, learn more about what's in store for Leadership next year.

Breakout

Marketing

In addition to yesterday's group update, learn more about what's in store for Marketing next year.

12:45pm – 1:30pm
Break

Lunch

Afternoon

1:35pm – 2:00pm
Presentation

Market Trends and Economic Outlook

Presented by an economic expert, sponsored by Domain.

2:00pm – 2:45pm
Panel

The Legends Panel

A completely unique experience hearing from leading, past Professionals who helped build and shape our membership.

2:45pm – 3:15pm
Break

Afternoon Tea

3:15pm – 4:00pm
Keynote

Li Cunxin

Author of Mao's Last Dancer, speaking on publication day of his new book

4:00pm – 4:30pm
MC

Day 2 Wrap-Up

You will be walking away with inspiration, a lot of notes, and goodies. Time to get ready for the big one.

Evening

7:00pm – 11:00pm
Evening Event

The Official 50th Birthday Celebration

The night we've waited fifty years for, live music and entertainment under the iconic Story Bridge. Happy Birthday!

Dress: After five with a touch of gold.

Registrations Open

Three Days. Three Unforgettable Nights.

Brisbane, 24–26 October 2026

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