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7 — 9 October 2026
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
3 Day program schedule
Conference Ticket Prices
Standard Registration Price – $1320.00
Schedule subject to change.
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)
Gold Coast Turf Club
Co-Major Partners: TWE and Aristocrat
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To Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)
MC Welcome – Matt Hart
Chair Welcome – Sallianne Faulkner
CEO Welcome – Rebecca Riant
Join Minister David Harris and Rebecca Riant for a candid discussion on the political landscape shaping the club industry. This session will explore government priorities, emerging challenges and the opportunities ahead – providing valuable context for leaders navigating a changing environment.
Minister David Harris
Tarek Barakat and Dan Mitchell come together for a focused discussion on the key reforms impacting clubs right now. Covering the ClubGRANTS review, gaming reform, sandbox initiatives and digital payments trials, this session will unpack what’s changing, and what clubs need to be prepared for.
Tarek Barakat
Join a unique panel discussion featuring Jeffrey Loy APM, Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) Member, an experienced club chair, and legal expert as they share practical insights drawn from real-world experience in the boardroom and in dealing with regulators.
Hear directly from AUSTRAC CEO Brendan Thomas as he delivers a key update on the regulatory environment, followed by an in-conversation discussion with Rebecca Riant. This session will provide critical insights into compliance priorities, emerging risks and what clubs need to understand moving forward.
Brendan Thomas
Dan Haesler | Performance & Leadership Coach
Theme: Country & Western — Dress Up Optional!
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)
Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)
Steve Sammartino | Australia’s leading futurist and keynote speaker
1. McKell Institute Report – Community Hubs for Housing the Community: The Opportunity
2. Energy & Sustainability – What Consumers Expect Next
3. Australian Economic Outlook and Consumer Sentiment – Trends Shaping Clubs
4. Navigating the Anti-Money Laundering Regulatory Landscape
Matt Nable | Four-time AACTA nominated actor, critically acclaimed author