ICON upcoming events

ICON VIC: Coffee catch up (21 July 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Warm up your winter with good coffee and even better company.

Join us for the next ICON coffee catch-up, a relaxed mid-winter morning to connect with fellow marketing, comms and BD professionals, share ideas and build relationships across the ICON community.

Whether you're new to ICON or a familiar face, we'd love to see you there. And if you know someone curious about what ICON is all about, this is the perfect morning to bring them along.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 11.00 am

Location: Square One Rialto, Ground Floor, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne

Price: Pay for your own coffee at the venue

ICON Webinar: Why Plain Language Matters (22 July 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:00:00 GMT

In our information-rich world, plain language is a business advantage. It ensures your information can be found, understood and used by most of the intended audience - regardless of ability, languages spoken, age or literacy level.

This practical 1-hour webinar will cover:

communication needs across diverse audiences and cultures
real-world risks of complex communication
the growing global movement towards plain language through the ISO plain language standard.

People trust organisations that understand what they need. By writing in plain language, you can improve your client experience, encourage compliance and build long term trust.

Speakers:

Jess Mathew
Co-Founder, Plain Language Matters

Jessica Mathew is a skilled writer specialising in strategic and accessible communication, plain language, editing, and community engagement. She brings experience across both government and not-for-profit sectors, with a focus on clear, effective communication.

A proud second-generation Australian, Jessica is also a passionate advocate for migrants, refugees, and people seeking asylum.

Jamila Savoy

Co-Founder, Plain Language Matters

Jamila Savoy is a communications leader dedicated to making information clear, practical, and accessible. She believes that when people understand what is being asked of them, they are better equipped to make informed decisions, access services efficiently, and navigate processes with confidence. This commitment underpins her strong focus on plain language.

Jamila brings experience in communication strategy, writing, training, and community engagement, helping organisations connect more effectively with the people they serve.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Times:

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Adelaide

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: New Zealand

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Perth, Hong Kong, Singapore

Price:

Members: Free | Non-Members: AUD90.00
Please note you must be registered for the login link to work.

PM Forum Members: Activate your reciprocal membership. Once confirmed (usually within 2 business days), you’ll be able to register for ICON events.

ICON Queensland: Speed Networking (23 July 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Expanding your professional network isn’t always easy. And knowing who to talk to and where to start can be half the challenge.

So, we’re going back to a classic: speed networking.

Join ICON QLD for an evening of fast paced, structured conversations designed to help you make meaningful connections, quickly. You’ll spend around 15 minutes with a small group of peers, then rotate to the next group and do it again. Expect three to four rounds of focused chats that get straight to the point.

Groups will be curated around a range of professional and personal connection points. This isn’t about hovering or second guessing who to speak to next. It’s about meeting the right people and having better, more relevant conversations.

To get the most value from the session, please complete the registration questions in full. We’ll use your responses to match you with the most relevant groups on the night.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, 23 July 2026

Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: DLA Piper, Level 28, 480 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Price:
Members: $50.00
Non‑members: $90.00

ICON NSW: Coffee catch up - ask me anything - creating mentorship and relationships (29 July 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Hello Sydney!

For our July Coffee Catch-Up, we're hosting an Ask Me Anything session focused on mentorship, career development, and building meaningful professional relationships.

We've invited a group of experienced ICON members and colleagues who will be on hand to share their insights, answer your questions, and offer practical, real-world advice. Whether you're navigating a career transition, looking for a mentor, or simply want to learn from those who've been there, this is the morning for you.

No formal agenda. Just open, honest conversation over great coffee.

Look for the ICON sign and join us in a relaxed, coffee-fuelled environment to connect with fellow ICON members and expand your network of like-minded Marketing and Business Development professionals. Feel free to bring a friend and introduce them to the ICON community.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Time: 7:30 am – 8:45 am

Location: Caffeine Cartel, 32 Martin Place, Sydney

Price: Pay for your own coffee at the venue

Please note: We may be seated outside in front of the cafe or inside depending on weather.

Please check both and dress accordingly if it’s a cold day.

We’re looking forward to seeing you! Please send this invitation on to any colleagues who are keen to join.

The ICON NSW Committee

ICON WA: Coffee catch up (29 July 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for another relaxed morning of coffee and connection with the ICON WA community.

Whether you've been to one of our catch-ups before or you're joining us for the first time, we'd love to see you there. It's a great opportunity to meet like-minded women, reconnect with familiar faces and start the day with good conversation.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Location: Palace Tower, 108 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Price: Free to attend - simply purchase your own coffee!

We look forward to seeing you there!

The ICON WA Committee

ICON CX Series: Understanding the Moments That Matter (29 July 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:00:00 GMT

This session will focus on creating meaningful client experiences through a combination of insight, data, technology and human connection. Including:

Uncovering insight to understand the client journey
Using data and feedback to refine experiences
Balancing digital efficiency with the human touch

Speakers:

Samantha Knopp
Grant Thornton

Samantha Knopp believes that sustainable growth starts with truly understanding your clients and their business. Every client interaction is a chance to demonstrate understanding, deliver value, and shape what comes next.

With more than 15 years' experience in business development and client growth, Sam works with partners at Grant Thornton Australia to sharpen client understanding, ask better questions, and turn every interaction into an opportunity to add value.

Her expertise spans client experience, retention and growth, with a focus on equipping teams to listen deeply, uncover unspoken needs, and translate insight into value. Passionate about innovation, Sam is also exploring how AI and emerging technologies can help teams understand clients faster, personalise every interaction, and unlock smarter, more meaningful growth.

Kristie Clarke
Ashurst Perkins Coie

Kristie Clarke believes that creating better client experiences is human-centred, but that scale requires the right systems and technology.

With more than 20 years’ experience in professional services, Kristie leads the Voice of Client programme at Ashurst Perkins Coie, helping the firm to understand what matters most to clients and turning those insights into sustainable change.

Passionate about client centricity, Kristie works with colleagues across the business to build a relentless client focus, channelling curiosity through quality client conversations to ensure the voice of the client shapes strategy and service delivery. She is a strong advocate for supporting the firm to deliver differentiated value by listening, learning and continually improving the client experience.

Moderator:

Emma Hansen

PKF

Emma Hansen is Head of Marketing, Sydney and Newcastle at PKF, where she helps shape the firm’s brand, reputation and growth through strategic marketing and communications.

With more than 15 years’ experience across professional services and B2B organisations, Emma is passionate about turning complex ideas into compelling stories that connect with clients and deliver commercial impact. Her expertise spans brand strategy, thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and integrated campaigns.

Known for asking thoughtful questions and bringing people together around ideas, Emma is a skilled facilitator who enjoys creating conversations that challenge thinking and deliver practical insights.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday 29 July

Times:

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Adelaide

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: New Zealand

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Perth, Hong Kong, Singapore

Price:

Members: Free | Non-Members: AUD90.00
Please note you must be registered for the login link to work.

PM Forum Members: Activate your reciprocal membership. Once confirmed (usually within 2 business days), you’ll be able to register for ICON events.

ICON SA: Coffee Catch Up (30 July 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Fuel your morning. Grow your network.

Welcome to ICON South Australia’s Coffee Catch-Up - a relaxed morning of networking, caffeine, and great company.

Whether you joined us last time or are coming along for the first time, this is a casual and welcoming way to connect with fellow marketing and BD professionals, share ideas, and build your network.

Bring a colleague or pass this invite on - everyone’s welcome.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026

Time: 7:45 am – 9:00 am

Location: Exchange Lane Bar, Ground Floor, Adelaide Marriott Hotel, 141 King William St, Adelaide

Located at the rear end of the Marriott ground floor. Access is also available off Franklin St via Exchange Lane

Price: Free to attend - simply purchase your own coffee!

We hope you can join us.

The ICON SA Committee

ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted New Zealand (13 August 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Challenge conventional thinking and explore new paths to growth at our New Zealand ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted. Designed for BD, marketing and communications professionals, the conference will explore how firms are responding to changing client expectations, economic pressure, evolving buyer behaviour and the rapid impact of AI and technology.

Across the day, speakers and panels will share practical ideas, real examples and honest conversations about what is working, what is changing and where firms are finding growth opportunities. From client experience and reputation to commercial decision-making, strategic marketing and business development, the program is designed to help BDMC teams think differently about the road ahead.

	AUD	~NZD
Member Pricing^
ICON Member Early Bird*	$260	$315
ICON Member Group Pricing* (5 or more delegates)	$280	$340
ICON Member Single Ticket	$320	$390
Non-Member (includes 12 months membership)	$570	$690
Job Seeker**	$120	$145
APMP Members	$470	$570

^All tickets charged in AUD

*Ticket is for individual use only and cannot be shared amongst team members.

**Available 3 weeks before the conference. Contact events@iconapac.com

ICON thanks our New Zealand conference sponsor

ICON NSW: Coffee catch up - bring a junior (26 August 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Hello Sydney!

This month's Coffee Catch-Up is all about giving back. We're inviting you to bring a junior colleague, student, or early-career contact and introduce them to the ICON community.

It's the perfect low-pressure environment for emerging professionals to start building their network. We also invite seasoned professionals to attend, share their insights, and maybe bring someone more junior along.

Whether they're a recent graduate, just stepping into their first marketing role, or still studying, this morning is designed to be a low-key introduction to the world of B2B Marketing and BD.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Time: 7:30 am – 8:45 am

Location: Caffeine Cartel, 32 Martin Place, Sydney

Price: Pay for your own coffee at the venue

ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted Hong Kong (28 August 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:30:00 GMT

Challenge conventional thinking and explore new paths to growth at our Hong Kong ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted. Designed for BD, marketing and communications professionals, the conference will explore how firms are responding to changing client expectations, economic pressure, evolving buyer behaviour and the rapid impact of AI and technology.

	AUD	~HKD
Member Pricing^
ICON Member Early Bird*	$270	$1,500
ICON Member Group Pricing (5 or more delegates)	$280	$1,570
ICON Member Single Ticket	$320	$1,795
Non-Member^ (includes 12 months membership)
Early Bird	$520	$2,860
Single Ticket	$570	$3,200
Job Seeker**	$120	$675

^Tickets charged in AUD.

*Ticket is for individual use only and cannot be shared amongst team members.

**Available 3 weeks before the conference. Contact events@iconapac.com

ICON thanks our Hong Kong conference sponsors

ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted Singapore (03 September 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Challenge conventional thinking and explore new paths to growth at our Singapore ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted. Designed for BD, marketing and communications professionals, the conference will explore how firms are responding to changing client expectations, economic pressure, evolving buyer behaviour and the rapid impact of AI and technology.

	AUD	~SGD
Member Pricing^
ICON Member Early Bird*	$260	$240
ICON Member Group Pricing* (5 or more delegates)	$280	$260
ICON Member Single Ticket	$320	$295
Non-Member^ (includes 12 months membership)
Early Bird	$510	$465
Single Ticket	$570	$520
Job Seeker**	$120	$110

^Tickets are charged in AUD

*Ticket is for individual use only and cannot be shared amongst team members.

**Available 3 weeks before the conference. Contact events@iconapac.com

ICON thanks our Singapore sponsor

ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted Adelaide (15 September 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Challenge conventional thinking and explore new paths to growth at our Adelaide ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted. Designed for BD, marketing and communications professionals, the conference will explore how firms are responding to changing client expectations, economic pressure, evolving buyer behaviour and the rapid impact of AI and technology.

Member Pricing
ICON Member Early Bird*	$260
ICON Member Group Pricing (5 or more delegates)*	$280
ICON Member Single Ticket	$320
Non-Member (includes 12 months membership)
Early Bird	$510
Single Ticket	$570
Job Seeker**	$120
APMP Members	$470

*Ticket is for individual use only and cannot be shared amongst team members.

**Available 3 weeks before the conference. Contact events@iconapac.com

ICON thanks our Adelaide conference sponsor

ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted Perth (17 September 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Challenge conventional thinking and explore new paths to growth at our Perth ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted. Designed for BD, marketing and communications professionals, the conference will explore how firms are responding to changing client expectations, economic pressure, evolving buyer behaviour and the rapid impact of AI and technology.

Member Pricing
ICON Member Early Bird*	$260
ICON Member Group Pricing* (5 delegates or more)	$280
ICON Member Single Ticket	$320
Non-Member (includes 12 months membership)
Early Bird	$510
Single Ticket	$570
Job Seeker**	$120
APMP Members	$470

*Ticket is for individual use only and cannot be shared amongst team members.

**Available 3 weeks before the conference. Contact events@iconapac.com

ICON thanks our Perth sponsor

ICON NSW: Coffee catch up - R U OK? Day but with a focus on workplace relations (23 September 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Hello Sydney!

September's Coffee Catch-Up is one close to our hearts. In the spirit of R U OK? Day, we're dedicating this morning to an open conversation about mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

It's a chance to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and talk honestly about how we look after ourselves, and each other, in our professional lives. Whether you've got a story to share, a question to ask, or simply want to connect, you're very welcome.

As always, it's a relaxed, informal setting - just great coffee and good people.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Time: 7:30 am – 8:45 am

Location: Caffeine Cartel, 32 Martin Place, Sydney

Price: Pay for your own coffee at the venue

ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted Melbourne (07 October 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Challenge conventional thinking and explore new paths to growth at our Melbourne ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted. Designed for BD, marketing and communications professionals, the conference will explore how firms are responding to changing client expectations, economic pressure, evolving buyer behaviour and the rapid impact of AI and technology.

Member Pricing
ICON Member Early Bird*	$460
ICON Member Group Pricing*	$490
ICON Member Single Ticket	$575
ICON Lead Member Ticket**	$350
Non-Member (includes 12 months membership)
Early Bird*	$710
Single Ticket	$825
Job Seeker***	$120
APMP Members	$725

*Ticket is for individual use only and cannot be shared amongst team members. Available until 15 July 2026.

**Available to members of our ICON Lead program, who have registered at least two of their team.

***Available 3 weeks before the conference. Contact events@iconapac.com

ICON thanks our Melbourne conference sponsor

ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted Brisbane (22 October 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Challenge conventional thinking and explore new paths to growth at our Brisbane ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted. Designed for BD, marketing and communications professionals, the conference will explore how firms are responding to changing client expectations, economic pressure, evolving buyer behaviour and the rapid impact of AI and technology.

Member Pricing
ICON Member Early Bird*	$460
ICON Member Group Pricing*	$490
ICON Member Single Ticket	$575
ICON Lead Member Ticket**	$375
Non-Member (includes 12 months membership)
Early Bird*	$710
Single Ticket	$825
Job Seeker***	$120
APMP Members	$725

*Ticket is for individual use only and cannot be shared amongst team members. Available until 15 July 2026.

**Available to members of our ICON Lead program, who have registered at least two of their team.

***Available 3 weeks before the conference. Contact events@iconapac.com

ICON NSW: Coffee catch up - pre conference networking (28 October 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Hello Sydney!

The ICON conference is almost here, and this month's Coffee Catch-Up is the perfect warm-up.

Join us to meet fellow attendees, reconnect with familiar faces, and build out your conference network before the main event. Starting conversations is always easier when you've already shared a coffee and a chat.

Whether you're a first-time conference attendee or a seasoned ICON regular, come and get connected.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Time: 7:30 am – 8:45 am

Location: Caffeine Cartel, 32 Martin Place, Sydney

Price: Pay for your own coffee at the venue

ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted Sydney (05 November 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Challenge conventional thinking and explore new paths to growth at our Sydney ICON Conference 2026: Uncharted. Designed for BD, marketing and communications professionals, the conference will explore how firms are responding to changing client expectations, economic pressure, evolving buyer behaviour and the rapid impact of AI and technology.

Member Pricing
ICON Member Early Bird*	$460
ICON Member Group Pricing*	$490
ICON Member Single Ticket	$575
ICON Lead Member Ticket**	$375
Non-Member (includes 12 months membership)
Early Bird*	$710
Single Ticket	$825
Job Seeker***	$120
APMP Members	$725

*Ticket is for individual use only and cannot be shared amongst team members. Available until 15 July 2026.

**Available to members of our ICON Lead program, who have registered at least two of their team.

***Available 3 weeks before the conference. Contact events@iconapac.com

ICON NSW: Coffee catch up - book club (25 November 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Hello Sydney!

Our second Book Club Coffee Catch-Up of the year is here, and what better time to share your best reads of 2026 going into the holiday season!

Bring along a book, podcast or media recommendation that's made an impact on you this year. Whether it's a marketing masterclass, a career-changing memoir, or something completely unexpected — we'd love to hear about it. We'll all leave with a fantastic holiday reading list.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026

Time: 7:30 am – 8:45 am

Location: Caffeine Cartel, 32 Martin Place, Sydney

Price: Pay for your own coffee at the venue