2026 Apra Australia Annual Conference (27 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

APRA Australia Conference 2026

Join us for the 2026 APRA Australia Conference on Friday 27 November 2026 from 9:00am (registrations open from 8:30am) at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney.

Join us to connect and learn, bringing together prospect research, prospect development and fundraising professionals from across Australia and New Zealand for a day of practical learning, professional development and networking.

Tickets

Early Bird (available until 30 October 2026)
Members: $125
Non-members: $165

Standard (available until 18 November 2026)
Members: $150
Non-members: $175

Conference Scholarship Program

APRA Australia will again offer a limited number of conference scholarships to support members who may not otherwise be able to attend.

Applications opened on Friday, 02 October 2026 and closes at 11:59 pm AEDT on Sunday, 18 October 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified on Friday, 23 October 2026. Apply HERE.

Venue

Garvan Institute of Medical Research
384 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Venue access, transport information and nearby accommodation options will be published closer to the event.

Program

*Please note - the program is currently being finalised.

Keynote Session

Join Maeen Shaban, Director of Research & Analytics at Altrata, and Maya Imberg, Senior Director, Head of Thought Leadership & Analytics at Altrata, as they explore the forces reshaping the global wealth landscape.

Drawing on Altrata's latest research, they will examine:

How Is That Population Changing, and What Do Organisations Engaging Them Need to Know?

This session will provide valuable insights into emerging trends in wealth creation, philanthropy and donor engagement, helping organisations identify opportunities, anticipate change and engage the next generation of major donors.

Featured Sessions

Molly Masiello Director and Owner, Fundraising Research & Consulting (FR&C). Previously Research Manager at FR&C and a former prospect researcher at the University of Sydney and Caltech.

What Australian Prospect Research Gets Wrong in Wealth Screening – and How to Fix It

Ongelle-Marie Rice Product Owner, UQ Partners CRM and Senior Manager, Advancement Services – Relationship Management & Strategy, The University of Queensland.

AI in the Context of Philanthropic Due Diligence and Risk Management

Stephen Rowe Senior Associate, Catalyst Management; Philanthropy Lead (Consultant), Australian War Memorial; Consulting Partner (Australia & New Zealand), Pyro.Solutions

From the Back Office to the Top Table

Additional speaker announcements will be released in the coming weeks.

Additional Networking Events

We're planning a pre-conference event on 26 November and post-conference drinks on 27 November. Further details will be provided in the coming weeks.

Questions?

For enquiries, please contact info@apraaustralia.org.au

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