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AI, growth, brand, referrals - unlock the full playbook to thrive in 2026.

From the main stage to hands-on workshops, and the LMG Awards Gala, here’s everything you can expect across two unmissable days.
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  • 6 X POWERHOUSE KEYNOTES

  • 6 X TAILORED WORKSHOP SESSIONS

  • EPIC LENDER & PARTNER EXPO

  • 6 X POWERHOUSE KEYNOTES

  • 6 X TAILORED WORKSHOP SESSIONS

  • EPIC LENDER & PARTNER EXPO

Keynote speakers

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Guenther Steiner

Former Principal, Haas F1 Team

Brutally honest lessons on leadership.
Meet Guenther Steiner, the no-nonsense leader who built America’s only F1 team from scratch, and cult hero of Netflix’s Drive to Survive series. Raw and unfiltered.
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Michael McQueen

Strategist & Best-Selling Author

Mastering momentum for unstoppable growth.
Learn the systems that keep top brokers growing - and what to do when momentum stalls.

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Diana Mousina

Deputy Chief Economist, AMP

Turning economic shifts into opportunities.
From rates to consumer trends, Diana delivers what every great broker needs:  sharp economic insights to shape smarter advice, strategy and client conversations.
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Luke Anear

Founder, SafetyCulture

From garage to global unicorn.
Hear how Luke built one of Australia’s most iconic tech companies - and what 18 failed ventures taught him about grit, culture, and scaling under pressure.
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Emma Edwards

Group Executive – Data, Product & Tech
Founder, Broke Media

AI isn't coming. It's already here.
Hear how LMG’s AI-first strategy is already reshaping the broker experience. From agentic AI to intuitive assistants, discover what’s available now, and what’s coming next, to help you work smarter, faster, and stay ahead.

Turn scrolls into clients.
Broker marketing strategist and content creator Emma Edwards shares the strategies that can turn your social media into a real growth engine, using psychology, strategy and authenticity to build trust, visibility and lasting impact.

Day 1

Monday 2 March


3pm-4pm

Top 250 Brokers Lunch

Aerial, Southbank | Invite only
Guest speaker: Chris Kohler

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6:30pm-9pm

Welcome Event

Boatbuilders Yard, Southbank

Day 2

Tuesday 3 March


9am - 10am

Registration & Lender Partner Expo

10am

Day 2 Begins

10:30am

CEO to CEO: From garage to global unicorn

Luke Anear – Founder, Safety Culture
Ewen Stafford – Executive Director & CEO, LMG

From 18 failed ventures to building SafetyCulture, the world’s most-used ops platform, Luke shares the raw truth about pressure, progress, leadership, and what it really takes to scale in an interview with LMG CEO, Ewen Stafford.

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11:15am

AI isn't coming. It's already here.

Whitney Cali – Group Executive - Data, Product & Tech, LMG
Dan McMcoy – GM Customer Products, LMG

Hear how LMG’s AI-first strategy is already reshaping the broker experience. From agentic AI to intuitive assistants, discover what’s available now, and what’s coming next, to help you work smarter, faster, and stay ahead.

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12pm

A broker's tech playbook

Rachel Bland, Drago Mitkov, Matthew Akin & Chris Johnson

This is tech in action. Brokers share how they’re using AI and everyday tools to cut admin, move faster, and stay focused on clients — with real tactics you can apply straight back in your business.

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12:30pm

Lunch & Lender/Partner Expo


1:30pm- 2:15pm

Turning economic shifts into opportunities

Diana Mousina – Deputy Chief Economist, AMP

From rates to consumer trends, Diana delivers what every great broker needs:  sharp economic insights to shape smarter advice, strategy and client conversations.

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2:15pm- 2:45pm

The compliance advantage

Luke Jarmaine – Chief Risk Officer, LMG

Compliance isn't just about ticking boxes—it's your competitive advantage. Understand the essential compliance frameworks that protect your business, build client trust, and position you as a trusted professional in an evolving regulatory landscape.

2:45pm- 3:45pm

Mastering momentum for unstoppable growth

Michael McQueen – Growth Strategist & Best-Selling Author

Michael McQueen, best-selling author, and change strategist, shares the habits and systems that help high-performing brokers grow consistently, and what to do when momentum stalls.

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3:45pm

Day 1 Wrap

6:30pm-11:30pm

LMG Awards Gala

Crown Palladium

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Day 3

Wednesday 4 March


9am - 10am

Community Morning Tea & Lender/Partner Expo

10am

Day 3 Begins

10:05am

The broker-led future

Sam White – Executive Chairman, LMG

Where we’re playing now, and what we’re building next. Why LMG is investing big in innovation, diversification, and intelligent advice. How brokers can stay ahead as tech, data and client expectations evolve.

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10:35am

The rise of Macquarie: Is it time to talk Big 5?

Greg Ward – Deputy Managing Director, Macquarie Bank
Sam White – Executive Chairman, LMG

Macquarie Bank is going toe-to-toe with the majors, and doubling down on brokers. We unpack what they’ve changed, and why their digital, service-first model is resonating. 

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10:35am

More than likes: Building influence with purpose 
Emma Edwards – Founder, The Broke Generation

Discover how to create meaningful impact through social media by educating, inspiring, and connecting with your audience — not just chasing trends. Emma shares the strategies that grew her from finance blogger to trusted voice for over 130,000 followers.

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12:05pm - 1:05pm

Lunch & Lender/Partner Expo


1:05pm - 1:50pm

Round 1: Workshops

Succession planning to maximise your end price
Workflow first: The AI time-saving blueprint 
Strategies for Best Interests Duty (BiD), IDR Excellence, and Cyber Resilience
Content transformation workshop: conversations to content
AI hacks to help you  promote your brand  
Ramp up your revenue through commercial & asset finance

1:55pm - 2:40pm

Round 2: Workshops

2:45pm - 3:45pm

Brutally honest lessons on leadership
Guenther Steiner – Former Principal, Haas F1 Team

Meet Guenther Steiner, the no-nonsense leader who built America’s only F1 team from scratch, and cult hero of Netflix’s Drive to Survive series. Raw and unfiltered.  

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