Better Boards Conference 2026
Master the Art of the Boardroom
31 July - 1 August • Cairns Convention Center
Governance and Leadership Conference
for Leaders of Not-for-profit Organisations
A key networking and professional development exercise, this great-value conference is worth including in your board's annual program of work.
Join us for two days of insights, information, ideas, practical tools, solutions and strategies to support boards and directors' governance and leadership knowledge.
Program details will be added and updated during February.
Program Overview
THURSDAY 30th July
Pre-Conference Board Member Innovation Tour
Details to be advised.
FRIDAY 31st July
Better Boards Conference Day 1
8:30am - Arrival
8:45am - Welcome
9:00am - Presentations begin
5:00pm - Networking Function (in-person delegates)
6:30pm - Day one concludes
SATURDAY 1st August
Better Boards Conference Day 2
8:30am - Arrival
9:00am - Presentations begin
4:00pm - Day two concludes
Program times are indicative and listed to assist with planning. Actual timing may vary slightly on the day.
Catering is included for in-person attendees.
Master the art of the boardroom
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