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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has announced its speaker line-up for this year’s Congress, boasting cricketing legends, a journalist and broadcaster, a behavioural psychologist, and AI, change and compliance specialists, to bring advisers three high-impact days of learning, innovation, and connection.
Now in its third year, the Congress will be held under the theme ‘Ahead of the Curve’, reflecting the FAAA’s focus on helping advisers lead, adapt, and thrive in a fast-evolving professional landscape.
The Congress will also feature the FAAA Awards Gala Dinner on 19 November, celebrating members who demonstrate the highest standards of trusted, professional advice.
FAAA CEO Sarah Abood said the 2025 program is designed to challenge and inspire advisers to stay ahead of change.
“Congress 2025 has been designed with our members front and centre. It will deliver practical tools and insights to help navigate today’s complex technical and regulatory landscape, while providing valuable opportunities for advisers to connect, collaborate, and learn from peers across the country and internationally,” Ms Abood said.
“With so much change across regulation, technology and client expectations, our goal is for every attendee to leave Congress energised, better equipped, and ready to implement fresh ideas in their practice.”
The Congress agenda will be structured around four key content streams over three days from 18-20 November, covering: Develop, Navigate, Strategise, and Expand.
The opening keynote, “The Future Human: Decoding minds, behaviours and what comes next”, will feature FAAA CEO Sarah Abood on the state of the profession and the leadership needed for the future, followed by renowned behavioural scientist Milo Wilkinson. Ms Wilkinson will explore how neuroscience and behavioural futurism can help advisers better understand how people think, decide and connect in a changing world.
Attendees will also hear directly from FAAA leaders in a panel session exploring policy, advocacy and regulatory change, and what it all means for the future of advice.
Strategist and change management expert Patrick Flynn, along with compliance consultant Nadia Docker, will lead a session focused on how client experience, compliance and operational efficiency can align to drive business performance.
The closing plenary, “Ahead of the Game: Cricket & financial planning – lessons from the legends”, will feature award-winning broadcaster Liam Bartlett in conversation with cricket greats Adam Gilchrist AO and Isa Guha. Together, they will explore the mindset and skills needed to lead, collaborate and pivot with purpose, on the pitch and in the practice.
“Cricket, like financial planning, is more than just technical skill,” said Ms Abood. “It’s about strategy, leadership, adaptability and resilience. Whether you’re a fan of the game or not, we want advisers to leave Congress feeling reflective, recharged, and ready to take their next steps with clarity and confidence.”
In addition to plenaries and technical sessions, the agenda will feature:
- Regulatory updates and reform insights
- Leadership and business strategy sessions
- Innovative approaches to client engagement
- Practical tools for streamlining compliance and advice delivery
Advisers can also take part in a range of exclusive events including:
- The Pre-Congress Soirée, featuring Kav Temperley from Eskimo Joe
- The CFP® Professional Connect Breakfast on Tuesday
- The FAAA Community Breakfast on Wednesday, spotlighting Inspire and Gen Next
- The FAAA Awards Gala Dinner on Wednesday night
“Our theme ‘Ahead of the Curve’ reflects our commitment to keeping advisers one step ahead, with the strategies, tools and insights to grow their businesses, deliver better client outcomes, and continue lifting the standards of advice,” added Ms Abood.
“As we navigate an increasingly complex environment, Congress offers the support, community and resources advisers need to thrive.”
Early Bird pricing is available until 30 September 2025, with FAAA member tickets at $1,210 and non-member tickets at $2,345.
For more details and to register, click here.
