Influencing Outcomes. Driving Growth. Proving Your Impact.

Program and Speakers

Join us for sessions designed to reset, rewire and re-energise how business development, marketing and communications professionals create influence and deliver growth. From AI and tech to pricing, innovation and performance metrics – it’s all on the table.

We’ll be announcing inspiring speakers as they’re confirmed – keep an eye out!


12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Connection Time

Doors open. Lunch and the start of new friendships.

1:15 PM – 1:30PM | Opening Remarks

Welcome from the ICON President.

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Session 1: Beyond the Buzz: AI that actually works

Felicity McNish
AI Business Solutions Specialist, Microsoft

With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Felicity specialises in developing and implementing AI strategies that improve business operations and client experiences. She’ll share how AI can be applied in ways that make a tangible difference in professional services.

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Session 2: Client Influence: Turning relationships into results


3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Refresh & Recharge

Afternoon tea.

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM | Session 3: Pricing for Impact: Balancing value and commercial success 

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM | Session 4: Evidence of Influence: Making BDMC results impossible to ignore 

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Closing Remarks and wrap-up takeaways from the ICON President.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Unwind. Connect. No Slides Required.

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Adelaide, 16 September 2025

Pricing:

Standard (after 31 July 2025)

ICON Member

$300

Non-Member (includes 12 months membership)

$500

Group Tickets (5 or more tickets, members only)

$250

ICON Member Cocktail Party Only

$65

Non-Member Cocktail Party Only

$85

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