Get ready for Connective’s biggest conference yet - where cutting‑edge technology meets human expertise to drive meaningful outcomes for your business.
Returning to a major city location following the success of our 2024 event, the 2026 conference is designed to support business growth and professional development.
Across two days of content, you’ll hear from leading industry voices and keynote speakers, explore the lender expo, and connect with brokers and lenders from across the country. Sessions are designed to help you harness the power of AI, sharpen human insight, and translate both into real, practical impact for your clients and your brokerage.
Beyond the conference program, enjoy two standout evenings of networking and entertainment — creating space to connect, collaborate and strengthen relationships in a more relaxed setting.
Your 2026 sponsorship entitlements have been shared directly with your preferred contacts. If you have any questions, please contact sponsorships@connective.com.au .
Event Details:
When: 7–9 October 2026
Where: Hyatt Regency Sydney
Website: 2026 Connective Conference
Sydney is Australia’s largest and most dynamic city, combining iconic landmarks, a diverse cultural landscape and a strong global business presence, positioning it as a natural home for this year’s conference.
The 2026 Connective Conference will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Sydney, one of the city’s premier waterfront conference venues. Located on Darling Harbour, the Hyatt Regency offers state‑of‑the‑art facilities, expansive event spaces and seamless access to Sydney’s CBD, making it an ideal environment for learning, connection and collaboration.
All included accommodation for the 2026 Connective
Conference will be at the Hyatt Regency Sydney
Specific details on the inclusions in your entitlements, which may be different from the below, have been communicated via email.
Please contact sponsorships@connective.com.au if you have any questions.
Included in the 2026 partnership package**
** For lender partner tickets please refer to your individual partner agreements for your ticket entitlements
This year, at our bigger than ever conference, we are taking things up a level and partnering with Moreton Hire to deliver a fully built exhibition. Photos of the stands can be viewed below. We’re excited for this upgrade, which will elevate the overall experience and create even more opportunities for you to connect with brokers throughout the event.
All exhibition stands (Impact Pods and NeoPods) are fully built and managed through Moreton Hire.
Maximum stand height is 2.7m, including lighting
Walling is 2.5m high, with an angled arm light illuminating your branding
1 x 4amp
1 x LED arm light
1 x Front Cupboard
1 x graphic panel signage
1 x 4amp
1 x LED arm light
1 x Front Cupboard
All standard inclusions (outlined above and also listed in the respective forms) are handled for you—simply confirm your selections and any additional preferences (AV, furniture and signage items) via your exhibitor form.
Please note: Standard Pod's do not include any graphics or branding. If you would like branded graphics on your stand, please advise Moreton Hire directly so they can provide the appropriate options and pricing.
All lenders are required to complete their exhibitor form, even if you are not requesting any upgrades.
Once submitted, there is no automatic email. The confirmation will be returned manually directly from Moreton Hire upon review.
Please allow 48 hours to receive confirmation from Moreton Hire
Every submission is reviewed—even if no additional items are selected
You can select “Save your response” to revisit your submission
Take the opportunity to get your creative juices flowing and begin thinking about how you can attract a crowd at your stand by adding an activation.
Offer snacks and treats, personalised giveaways – the opportunities are endless! We would love to see you do something special at your stand: For stand activations or catering requirements, please contact lisa@urbaneventmanagement.com.au (AV, furniture and signage items should be directed to Moreton Hire).
All deliveries must follow the venue’s strict guidelines.
Deliveries are to the loading dock at Slip Street via Sussex Street Sydney NSW 2000
Items will only be accepted 3 days prior to the event
All deliveries must include a completed delivery label
Please advise enquiries@urbaneventmanagement.com.au the number of items you’re expecting to be delivered, the description of the items, and the expected delivery date before Monday the 22nd of September. You will need to arrange the return delivery also (if required).
Monday to Saturday: 7:00am – 3:00pm. Courier deliveries will only be accepted after 11.00am.
Please ensure all deliveries fall within these times.
All deliveries must be clearly labelled and meet venue requirements. Items sent without correct labelling or outside delivery windows may not be accepted.
If you are organising return freight post-event, all items must be correctly labelled and organised for collection following pack-down. You will also need to complete this form.
Tickets to the 2026 Connective Conference are extremely limited, with all accommodation tickets already sold out and a limited number of non- accommodation tickets remaining.
We may have limited additional tickets available for Lenders to purchase, even those without accommodation, please contact sponsorships@connective.com.au to check availability.
*Please note, the option to purchase extra delegate tickets (if available) is only included in Premium Plus, Premium Residential, Major Residential, Major Commercial and Premium Asset Finance Partnerships.
Our list of speakers is available to view here.
Smart casual for the daytime conference sessions, and Welcome Dinner on night one, and dress to impress for the Gala Dinner on night two.
No, you will need to arrange your own transport form the airport to the hotel.
Extension accommodation and all arrangements for family members during the Conference need to be made directly with Hyatt Regency Sydney. These arrangements include:
Booking additional accommodation for family members both during and pre and post the Conference
Extending your stay pre or post the Conference
Booking breakfast for yourself and/or your family members pre and post the Conference
Booking breakfast for your partner/spouse during the Conference
Click here to view how to book your extension.
If you have any questions, please contact our event team
sponsorships@connective.com.au
