2026 FinPro Conference Program

Conference Program

The program is in development and will run over three days which includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, across the three days from Wednesday, 28 – Friday, 30 October 2026.

A preliminary program will be available soon.

Conference Sponsors

A sponsorship prospectus is available on request from Lucy Scorer, Executive Officer.
Email: executiveofficer@finpro.org.au
Phone: 03 9631 2727

Conference Speakers

Keynotes confirmed:

Adam Spencer
Dr Louise Mahler
Chris Kotur

Conference Program

28 October

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pre-conference workshop: TechnologyOne User Group

Wednesday

28 October

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pre-conference workshop: Grants, Assets and Superannuation Session

Wednesday

Speakers

David Edgerton

David Edgerton
Pat McCarthy

Pat McCarthy
Tony Pizzuto

Tony Pizzuto

LG Solutions – Your ‘Need to Know’ workshop focussing on how to make the Grants Commission Returns process easier.

APV – An asset update including update on implementation of AASB2022-10 and using valuation data to assist with LTFPs and Asset Management.

Genesis Accounting – Update on the highs and lows of the ATO’s roll out of Payday Super including ATO Working Group news; finalisation of the new ATO approach to super guarantee and ‘deemed employees’ including entertainers and others.

28 October

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Lunch and Namebadge pick up

Wednesday

28 October

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Regional / Council Type Meetings

Wednesday

28 October

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Afternoon Tea and Exhibition

Networking Wednesday

28 October

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Opening Keynote: The Human Algorithm: Leading with Body & Voice in the Age of AI

Wednesday

Speaker

Dr Louise Mahler

Dr Louise Mahler

Dr Louise Mahler is a leadership communication scholar, a speaker, coach and best-selling author. who works with the skills of Gravitas to help leaders achieve dramatic and measurable change.

28 October

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Conference Check-in and Free Time

Wednesday

28 October

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Pre-dinner drinks

Wednesday

28 October

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Welcome Dinner

Wednesday

Speaker

Simon Taylor

Simon Taylor

Simon Taylor, a trailblazing Melbourne-born comedian, made history as the first
Australian to perform stand-up on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. His comedy career skyrocketed at just twenty-four when he became a writer for The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Since then, Simon has showcased his talent on international stages, including Just
for Laughs and Netflix’s Magic for Humans, and has filmed several comedy specials, one of which was at the prestigious Sydney Opera House.

Simon’s sharp wit and relatable humour have resonated with audiences worldwide, leading to over 22 million views of his online content. His comedic journey has taken him to more than fifty cities across the United States, the UK, Southeast Asia, and Australia. With his unique blend of observational humour and engaging storytelling, Simon continues to captivate and entertain diverse audiences globally.