About the conference
FIA Conference 2027
Participation in the FIA Conference 2027 offers a valuable opportunity to position your organisation in front of the largest assembly of fundraising professionals in the Southern Hemisphere. As the 50th FIA Conference, the 2027 event marks a significant milestone for the sector, bringing together decision-makers, sector leaders, and practitioners from across Australasia and beyond for a landmark gathering focused on the future of fundraising.
With your target audience gathered under one roof, the Conference creates an ideal environment to showcase, launch, or demonstrate products and services in a focused and highly engaged setting. Attendees are actively seeking new ideas, innovative solutions, and trusted partners that can support and strengthen their work, making the event a powerful platform to elevate brand visibility and meaningful sector engagement.
Beyond exposure, FIA Conference 2027 provides exceptional opportunities to build and strengthen relationships across the industry. The event fosters valuable networking with organisations, sector peers, and existing clients, while also creating opportunities to introduce new personnel and develop long-term professional connections.
Participation also enables direct engagement and insight through one-on-one conversations with attendees and fellow organisations, offering valuable perspectives on emerging trends, sector priorities, and future opportunities.
EXPECTED ATTENDANCE
1400+ Delegates
120+ Speakers
60+ Exhibiting Orgs
20-30 Attendees at each Masterclass
90+ Exhibition only visitors
650+ Guests at the Gala Awards Dinner
ATTENDEE RECORDS
| Year and Location | 2022 Sydney |
2023 Melbourne |
2024 Brisbane |
2025 Sydney |
2026 Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Registered Attendees |
889 |
1193 |
1215 |
1282 |
1495 |
*The numbers are indicative of those who attended the event excluding sponsor and exhibitor attendee count.
ATTENDEES’ ROLE IN DECISION MAKING

DELEGATE REPRESENTATION ACROSS THE DIVERSE NFP SECTOR

LOCATION
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
2684 to 2690 Gold Coast Highway
Broadbeach QLD 4218
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre holds a special place in FIA Conference history, having last hosted
the event in 2017.
Returning to GCCEC for FIA’s 50th Conference provides a fitting backdrop for this milestone celebration.
