ICON CONFERENCES

Influencing Outcomes. Driving Growth. Proving Your Impact.

ICON Conferences bring together the Business Development, Marketing and Communications teams within professional services to learn, connect, and lead.

From single-day intensives to multi-day summits, each event is built for ambitious professionals seeking fresh insight, powerful networks, and strategies that deliver measurable impact. These dynamic gatherings unite industry leaders, innovators, and emerging talent to explore cutting-edge trends, challenge assumptions, and accelerate growth. Designed to foster bold thinking and real-world collaboration, ICON conferences ensure every attendee walks away with the clarity, connections, and confidence to lead change.

2025 CONFERENCE SERIES:

Join us for sessions designed to reset, rewire and re-energise how business development, marketing and communications professionals create influence and deliver growth. From AI and tech to pricing, innovation and performance metrics – it’s all on the table.

We’ll be announcing inspiring speakers for each region as they’re confirmed – keep an eye out!

Half Day Conferences:




Full Day Conferences:




Early bird pricing is available only until 31 July – a great reason to lock your seat in now

Half Day Program:

Hong Kong

1:30 PM – 1:55 PM

Registration

1:55 PM – 2:00 PM

Opening Remarks 

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Session 1: AI in action - real-world applications with high impact

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Session 2: The art of professional relationships - how to get ahead 

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Refresh & Recharge

Afternoon tea.

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | Session 3: Client influence - turning relationships into results

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM | Session 4: Making innovation real - culture that drives change

5:30 PM – 5:35 PM

Closing Remarks

5:35 PM – 7:30 PM 

Unwind. Connect. Enjoy a drink.

Half Day Program:

Adelaide and Perth

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Connection Time

Doors open. Lunch and the start of new friendships. 

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Opening Remarks

Welcome from the ICON President.

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Session 1: Beyond the Buzz: AI that actually works 

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Session 2: Client Influence: Turning relationships into results 

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Refresh & Recharge

Afternoon tea.

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM | Session 3: Pricing for Impact: Balancing value and commercial success 

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM | Session 4: Evidence of Influence: Making BDMC results impossible to ignore 

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM

Closing Remarks and wrap-up takeaways from the ICON President.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Unwind. Connect. No Slides Required.

Full Day Program: Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney

Morning Program

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | The ICONnect Exchange: Tech That Delivers

An exclusive invitation-only breakfast for senior BDMC leaders.

Explore how leading firms are assessing, embedding and adopting technology to elevate client experience.

Case studies on large-scale tech solutions AI tools in BDMC – what works and what’s hype CRM, data hygiene and dashboards that actually drive action. Empowering your people to make better use of dataSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
  • Case studies on large-scale tech solutions
  • AI tools in BDMC – what works and what’s hype
  • CRM, data hygiene and dashboards that actually drive action
  • Empowering your people to make better use of data
  • Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Connection Time

Doors open. Coffee flows. Conversations start.

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks

Welcome from the ICON President.

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM | Keynote: Finding Focus in a Shifting Market

How do you find clarity and impact in a world that won’t sit still? This keynote sets the tone for the day - helping you adjust strategy, culture and skills to thrive in unpredictable conditions.

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Tea. Talk. Tactics.

Morning tea and networking.

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Session 1: Beyond the Buzz – AI That Actually Works

Hear how firms are really using AI to sharpen BD and marketing performance.

  • Content, automation, segmentation and analytics
  • Ethics, data quality, and the realities of adoption
  • Lessons from the front lines of AI implementation

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Session 2: Client Influence – Turning Relationships into Results

A practical, expert-led session on key account management in a volatile market.

Walk away with tools and a clear framework to strengthen client relationships and drive strategic growth.

Midday Program

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Bites & Banter Break

Lunch and casual networking.

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Session 3: Pass the Mic – Real Stories. Real Wins. Real Misses.

Small group curated discussions, real-world BDMC stories. No slides, just peer-led conversation and lightbulb moments.

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Session 4: Making Innovation Real – Culture That Drives Change

How do you build a firm that’s wired for innovation? Explore the practical levers for shaping culture, enabling collaboration, and creating lasting impact.

Afternoon Program

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Refresh & Recharge

Afternoon tea and final networking boost.

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM | Session 5: Pricing for Impact

Smart pricing isn’t just about numbers—it’s about value.

This session tackles:

  • Pricing frameworks that support growth and client trust
  • Flexibility in changing markets
  • Communicating value with confidence

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM | Session 6: Evidence of Influence – Making BDMC Results Impossible to Ignore

Learn how to prove, present and elevate the impact of your work.

  • Effective KPIs
  • Telling your story with data
  • Visualising ROI for internal influence

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Closing Remarks

Key takeaways and thank you from the ICON President.

Evening Program

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Unwind. Connect. No Slides Required.

Canapés and networking drinks to close out the day.


Half Day Conferences

Full Day Conferences

Pricing (Full Day Program):


Early Bird (to 31 July 2025)

Standard (after 31 July 2025)

ICON Member

 $395 

$550

Non-Member (includes 12 months membership)

$595

$750

Group Tickets (5 or more tickets)


$440

ICON Member Cocktail Party Only

$65

$65

Non-Member Cocktail Party Only

$85

$85

Job Seeker

 

Contact our team


Pricing (Half-Day Program, Perth and South Australia):


Early Bird (to 31 July 2025)

Standard (after 31 July 2025)

ICON Member

 $230

$300

Non-Member (includes 12 months membership)

$430

$500

Group Tickets (5 or more tickets)


$440

ICON Member Cocktail Party Only

$65

$65

Non-Member Cocktail Party Only

$85

$85

Job Seeker

 

Contact our team


Pricing (Half-Day Program, Hong Kong):


Early Bird (to 31 July 2025)

Standard (after 31 July 2025)

ICON Member

AUD185 (~ HKD950)

AUD245 (~HKD1,250)

Non-Member (includes 12 months membership)

AUD385 (~ HKD1,980)

AUD445 (~HKD2,290)

Group Tickets (4 or more tickets)


AUD200 (~HKD1,000)

ICON Member Evening Drinks Only


AUD50 (~HKD250)

Non-Member Evening Drinks Only


AUD70 (~HKD350)

Job Seeker

 

Contact our team


Partnership and Sponsorship opportunities are available for these events. Please contact us to discuss your interest.