ICON upcoming events

ICON Next Step 2025: On Demand (01 March 2026)

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Designed specifically for junior marketers, ICON’s six-session Next Step program equips the next generation of B2B professionals with the practical skills needed to succeed in the professional services sector. Now available on demand as a five-session series, the program enables early-stage marketers to access the content at their own pace, complete with the accompanying handbook and learning tools.

The Next Step program offers a comprehensive learning experience with five webinars and one in-person networking event.

Here are some of the key highlights:

Comprehensive Learning Tools: Each session is accompanied by Learning & Development tools and checklists to support your growth beyond the program.
Access to Senior Leaders: Gain invaluable insights from senior leaders in the professional services industry.
Community Support: Connect with a community of peers and experienced professionals who can support you throughout your career journey.

THE ON-DEMAND PROGRAM

Session 2: Master clear messaging: revisiting key concepts in corporate communication
Session 3: Unleashing your leadership potential: Crafting your unique style
Session 4: How to plan & manage your career
Session 5: How to build a professional online and offline presence and personal brand
Session 6: What I wish I’d known

For full session information, visit our Next Step page.

ICON Next Step proudly sponsored by:

Fast Track 2026: Full Program (22 March 2026)

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Fast Track is a seven-part development program for mid-career marketing, business development and communications professionals in professional services who are ready to operate with greater confidence, influence and impact.

The program is designed for professionals who are confident in their role and looking to step up. Fast Track focuses on executive presence, strategic influence, leading people and navigating complex, partner-led environments. It is practical, applied and grounded in the realities of professional services firms, with clear links to growth, client outcomes and firm priorities.

Delivered through a mix of 90-minute in-person and online sessions, each module builds on the last. The program runs from Apirl through to June, allowing participants to develop capability progressively while applying learning to live work and real challenges.

Program structure:

The Fast Track program includes seven connected sessions, designed to be experienced as a complete series. The Getting to Know you session is available to full-series participants only.

Getting to Know You
Melbourne: 26 March, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Sydney: 31 March, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Online: 2 April, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Leadership Fast Track: Elevate Your Presence, Influence and Impact
24 April, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm AEST
Leadership Pathways: Avenues to Become an Influencer and Leader
30 April, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm AEST
Relationship Management Excellence: Engaging with Diverse Stakeholders to Deliver Value
12 May, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm AEST
AI Skills to Boost Creativity and Impact
29 May, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm AEST
Promotion Pathways: Mentoring, Training, Skills Development and Strategic Networking
9 June, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm AEST
What I Wish I’d Known
16 June, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm AEST

Pricing for the full series:
ICON Members, $490 | Non-Members, $690.

For full session information, visit our Fast Track page.

ICON Fast Track is proudly sponsored by:

ICON Webinar: Designing Client Experiences that Perform (08 July 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:00:00 GMT

The physical environment of a client event, boardroom meeting, or presentation space influences how clients feel, how decisions land, and how the experience is remembered - whether or not anyone in the room is conscious of it. This session introduces a practical framework for designing client-facing spaces and events using energetic principles, so that every touchpoint feels considered, comfortable, and conducive to the outcomes you're seeking.

Learning outcomes:

Understand how spatial design and energetic flow influence client behaviour and decision-making
Identify the environmental factors that make client experiences feel effortless versus effortful
Apply practical principles to the design of events, boardroom meetings, and client-facing spaces
Leave with a repeatable checklist for designing environments that support the outcomes you're working toward

Speaker:

Steph McConachy
Nine Lemons Feng Shui

Stephanie McConachy is the founder of Nine Lemons Feng Shui, where she helps founders, leaders and ambitious women recalibrate the environments their lives and businesses operate inside.

Before founding Nine Lemons Feng Shui, Steph spent 16 years in senior leadership roles across Asia Pacific, including leading the Clients & Markets division of PwC across the region.

Today she brings that same strategic rigour to Classical Feng Shui, treating the home not as a decorative project, but as the operational infrastructure behind clarity, momentum and opportunity.

Her work blends ancient environmental wisdom with modern strategic thinking to help women create spaces that actively support the next level of their lives and businesses.

Steph has been featured on national television, podcasts and industry platforms, and is increasingly invited to speak on the relationship between environment, leadership and momentum.

Event Details:

Date: 8 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

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

ICON Hong Kong: Sundowner Drinks & Networking (08 July 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As the Hong Kong summer gets into full swing, join ICON Hong Kong for a relaxed evening of sundowner drinks, skyline views, and great conversation.

Whether you’re a long-time ICON member, new to the community, or simply keen to meet others working across the industry, we’d love to see you there.

Event details:

Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Time: From 6:00 pm onwards

Venue: Top Town, 31/F, 28 Stanley Street, Central

ICON Hong Kong will have a reserved area.

What to expect

Attendance is free, with guests covering their own drinks and food. Top Town’s “Sundown” Happy Hour menu will be available, with drinks from HK$60 + 10% service fee.

Please feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues who would enjoy connecting with the ICON Hong Kong community.

We look forward to seeing you there.

ICON Webinar: Composed Performance - The New Performance Frontier (14 July 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Why do capable people and teams sometimes struggle to perform when it matters most?

In high-pressure moments, underperformance is not always a question of skill. Often, the skill is there, but access to it is disrupted by pressure. This session introduces Composed Performance, a practical framework for understanding and managing the role composure plays in decision quality, consistency, and performance.

Led by Kal Ghayur, CFA, FSIP, this webinar will explore how composure can be treated as a measurable performance risk factor rather than a fixed personality trait. Attendees will gain a clear way to identify composure risk, understand how it affects performance under pressure, and apply practical techniques to improve access to skill when the stakes are high.

Learning outcomes:

Understand why pressure can disrupt access to skill
Learn how composure influences decision quality and performance
Identify composure risk at an individual, team, and organisational level
Explore practical techniques for building and regulating composure
Leave with tools that can be applied immediately in professional settings

Speakers:

Kal Ghayur, CFA, FSIP

Founder and CEO, VoCalmi and SimpleClear Investing

Creator of Composed Performance

Kal Ghayur brings over 35 years of Wall Street experience as an investor, executive, entrepreneur, and thought leader. He has held Managing Director roles at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, MSCI, and HSBC, and served as CEO of Westpeak Global Advisors, a quantitative investment firm he built and subsequently sold to Goldman Sachs.

Kal is the creator of Composed Performance, a framework for defining, measuring, and managing composure risk at the individual, team, and organisational level to enhance decision quality and performance under pressure. He is also the Founder and CEO of VoCalmi and SimpleClear Investing.

A long-standing leader within the CFA Institute, Kal has served two terms on the Board of Governors, as Trustee of the Research Foundation, Member of the Financial Analysts Journal Editorial Board, Member of the Council of Examiners, Senior Grader, and Founding President of CFA UK. He is the co-author of Career Success: Navigating the New Work Environment, published by the CFA Institute.

Kal holds a Master’s in Econometrics, an MBA in Finance & Investments, and is a CFA Charterholder.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Time:

10:00 am - 11:15 am: Hong Kong, Singapore, Perth
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
11:30 am - 12:45 pm: Adelaide
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm: New Zealand

Price:

Members: Free
Non‑members: AUD$90.00

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 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 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 04:00:00 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 sponsor

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 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 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 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 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