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After five years of hosting one national event, we’re back on the road and bringing the Connective Conference to a town near you. In 2025, we're returning to our state-based format - making it even easier for local brokers and lenders to connect, learn, and grow together.

The 2025 Connective Conference is your opportunity to gain the insights, skills and support you need to accelerate your business. With a sharp focus on growth, you’ll hear from inspiring speakers, get actionable advice from industry leaders, and build valuable local relationships to help future-proof your business.

This is your roadmap for growth - designed to help you navigate change, uncover opportunity, and take your business to the next level.

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Our speakers

Katrina Barry

Innovation, customer service brilliance and marketing cut-through
About the speaker

Michael McQueen

Preparing now for what’s next
About the speaker

Mark Matthews

The next wave
About the speaker

Yasmin London

Master of Ceremonies
About the speaker

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Agenda

Thursday

10.30am – 12:00pm
Empower event 
12.00pm – 1:00pm 
Registration and Lender Expo
1.00pm – 1.15pm 
Event open
1.15pm – 1.35pm 
Connective Welcome
1.35pm – 2.35pm 
Keynote speaker: Michael McQueen
Preparing now for what’s next
2.35pm – 3.05pm
Afternoon Tea and Lender Expo 
3.05pm – 3.40pm 
Economic Update
3.40pm – 4.40pm 
Broker Champion 
4.40pm – 4.45pm 
Event conclusion 
4.45pm – 6.30pm 
Time at leisure 
6.30pm – 11.30pm 
Connective Excellence Awards Dinner 

Friday

9.30am – 9.40am 
Welcome 
9.40am – 10.40am 
Keynote speaker: Katrina Barry
Innovation, customer service brilliance and marketing cut-through
10.40am – 10.50am
Coming soon!
10:50am – 11:20am
Morning Tea and Lender Expo 
11:20am – 12:20pm 
Keynote speaker: Mark Matthews
The next wave
12.20pm – 12.30pm 
MC and Connective close 
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Lunch and Lender Expo 

Thursday

10.30am – 12:00pm
Empower event 
12.00pm – 1:00pm 
Registration and Lender Expo
1.00pm – 1.15pm 
Event open
1.15pm – 1.35pm 
Connective industry update
1.35pm – 2.35pm 
Keynote speaker: Michael McQueen
Preparing now for what’s next
2.35pm – 3.05pm
Afternoon Tea and Lender Expo 
3.05pm – 3.40pm 
Economic Update
3.40pm – 4.40pm 
Keynote speaker: Katrina Barry
Innovation, customer service brilliance and marketing cut-through
4.40pm – 4.45pm 
Event conclusion 
4.45pm – 6.30pm 
Time at leisure 
6.30pm – 11.30pm 
Connective Excellence Awards Dinner 

Friday

9.30am – 9.40am 
Welcome 
9.40am – 10.40am 
Broker Champion 
10.40am – 10.50am 
Coming soon!
10:50am – 11:20am 
Morning Tea and Lender Expo 
11:20am – 12:20pm 
Keynote speaker: Mark Matthews
The next wave
12.20pm – 12.30pm  
MC and Connective close
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Lunch and Lender Expo

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Dates and Venues

Western Australia

Rendezvous Scarborough

9-10 October 2025

Located just 15 minutes from Perth’s CBD, Rendezvous Hotel offers sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. Set against a backdrop of golden sunsets and fresh sea breezes, the hotel is a coastal retreat with modern comforts.

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South Australia

Novotel Barossa Valley

16-17 October 2025

Set in the heart of the iconic Barossa Valley, the Novotel Barossa Valley Resort offers sweeping views of Jacob’s Creek and the Barossa Ranges. Extend your stay to explore world-class wineries, the Barossa Cycling Trail, or the Tanunda Pines Golf Course.

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Victoria

RACV Cape Schanck

23-24 October 2025

Accommodation is available at two venues for our Victorian Event, and preference will be captured during the registration process.

Nestled on the Mornington Peninsula, RACV Cape Schanck is a 5-star coastal resort with spectacular views and luxurious amenities, including a championship golf course.  

Peppers Moonah Links Resort, 12 minutes from the conference venue with bus transfers available, houses 2 championship courses and is one of Australia’s most unique leisure resorts.

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New South Wales

Rydges Hunter Valley

30-31 October 2025

Located just two hours from Sydney, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is set in the heart of wine country. Surrounded by pristine countryside, the resort features walking trails, wineries, and family-friendly attractions.

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Queensland

Novotel Sunshine Coast

6-7 November 2025

Novotel Twin Waters Resort is a 4-star beachfront haven on the Sunshine Coast, nestled between the ocean and river. It’s an idyllic location for a getaway, combining natural beauty with modern comforts.

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Ticket Information

Early bird tickets have now sold out! Standard tickets are now available.

Connective Broker Delegate

Accommodation

$595 + GST Early Bird
SOLD OUT! 
$650 + GST Standard

Inclusions:

Attendance to all conference sessions
One-night accommodation
Breakfast on Friday
Lunch on both days
Excellence awards dinner
Access to the lender expo
Attendance to all conference sessions

Connective Broker Delegate

Non-Accommodation

$550 + GST Standard

Inclusions:

Attendance to all conference sessions
Lunch on both days
Excellence awards dinner
Access to the lender expo
Attendance to all conference sessions

Connective Excellence Awards Dinner

$195 + GST Standard

Inclusions:

Excellence awards dinner

Connective Lender Partner

Included in 2025 partnership package*
* For lender partner tickets please refer to your individual partner agreements for your ticket entitlements

Inclusions:

Attendance to all conference sessions
One-night accommodation
Breakfast on Friday
Lunch on both days
Excellence awards dinner
Access to the lender expo
Attendance to all conference sessions
Trade stand in lender expo

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Frequently asked questions

Are the tickets subsidised?

Yes, thanks to the generous support of our lender partners your tickets are subsidised. A standard ticket is valued at over $2,500!

Can I bring my partner/spouse?

Yes, they can join you and attend the Connective Excellence Awards dinner and share your room. You will need to purchase a Connective Excellence Awards dinner ticket for them and cover their breakfast cost directly with the hotel. Just let us know if they will share your room so we can advise the hotel.

Can I bring my children?

Yes, though please note there may be additional charges to upgrade your room to accommodate them. Please let our team know when you’re purchasing your tickets if there are children attending too. Please note children are not able to attend sessions or dinner at the conference.

Can I extend my stay?

Yes, when purchasing your tickets, you can let us know if you would like to extend your stay and one of our friendly team members will provide you with prices, availability and logistics.

Who’s speaking?

Our list of speakers is available to view here.

What’s the dress code?

Smart casual for the daytime conference sessions and dress to impress for the Excellence Awards dinner.

Can I cancel my ticket?

We understand plans change. If you need to cancel your ticket, we are happy to issue a full refund up to 35 days prior to the event. If you are cancelling with less than 35 days to go, there will be no refund available unless we can find someone else to take your place.

Can I stay somewhere else?

Sure thing, if you would rather not stay onsite, or if you live close by, please purchase a Connective Broker Delegate Non- Accommodation ticket.

Will I be sharing a room with someone else? 

No. Every delegate will have their own room unless you choose to bring a partner or spouse.

Can I share a room with another delegate?

If you would like to share a room with another delegate, please purchase a Connective Broker Delegate Non- Accommodation  along with a Connective Full Broker ticket and note this in your registration. 

Will transfers be organised? 

No, you will need to arrange your own transport form the airport to the hotel.  

Do I have to attend my local state?

No, you’re welcome to register for any state.

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Premium Plus Partners

Premium Partners

Major Partners

Key Partners

If you have any questions, please contact our Events team:

Connective Events

events@connective.com.au
1300 656 637

Urban Event Management

enquiries@urbaneventmanagement.com.au
02 8039 3547
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