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The Sydney event for conveyancers and property professionals that will keep you ahead of the game.

Tuesday, 17 November 2026Registration 8:30 amW Hotel Sydney Harbour

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  • InfoTrack
  • Lotsearch
  • Stewart Title
  • Tri-Search
/ About

This isn't just another industry conference. It's a day designed to answer the questions that matter most: What's Next?

The Sydney event for conveyancers and property professionals that will keep you ahead of the game. The conveyancing and property sectors will undoubtedly look back on 2026 as a year of seismic shifts. Uncertainty in global affairs, and our domestic economy, has our housing market on edge. We are also an industry undergoing game-changing regulatory reform.

Time for a breather before getting ourselves back up for 2027? On Tuesday, November 17, Australian Conveyancer, your companion, your independent voice, proudly presents an event that will bring clarity and prepare the industry for the next 12 months. What's Next? is an event like no other, providing you with the thought leadership and unique insights of people at the very top of their game.

/ Topics

Focus Areas

01

The year in review:

An honest reckoning of what we've seen and heard, and how this will shape discussions next year.

02

Unpacking the numbers:

Australia's economic outlook, home loan rates, market sentiment, and what this means for your business.

03

Home sales trends:

The ups, the downs, the hot spots: What you can expect in the next 18 months.

04

Solving Conveyancing Issues:

Conveyancing's biggest issues that will influence how you run your business. We won't just highlight the potholes, but give you solutions.

05

The AML/CTF effect:

Running a critical eye over the reforms, going well beyond the obligatory implementation process.

06

Getting your head in the game:

We've engaged a mindset coach to help you analyse challenges and tackle them head-on.

07

Valuing your good work:

Pricing, scope and the long-standing habit of underselling professional expertise.

08

Growing your business through referral:

The most reliable growth channel in the profession, and what best practice looks like.

/ Schedule

The Agenda

DATE: 17.11.2026LOC: W HOTEL SYDNEY HARBOUR

REFLECT. REIMAGINE. RELOAD.

8:15 AM
REGISTRATIONRegistration & Partner Expo
9:15 AM
What's Next: Reflect
11:00 AM
MORNING TEAMorning Tea & Partner Expo
11:15
What's Next: Reimagine
1:00 PM
LUNCHLunch & Partner Expo
1:50
What's Next: Reload
3:30 PM
What's Next: Reconnect
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What's Next

The year in review:

An honest reckoning of what we've seen and heard, and how this will shape discussions next year.

Angelique OpieAmber Sherlock
  • Angelique Opie|Property Editor at Seven News Sydney
  • Amber Sherlock|Television Journalist and Presenter

The Lay of The Land

Interviews on the year just gone, the gamechangers for better and worse, their vision for the sector, and what practitioners need to take notice of.

Jennie TonnerShakila MacleanMatt Dunn
  • Jennie Tonner|President AICNSW
  • Shakila Maclean|President AICVIC
  • Matt Dunn|CEO, Queensland Law Society

The Nation's Economy

The policies and events that moved the economy in 2026, and the outlook for 2027, and what it means for consumer confidence in property.

Dr Christian BaylisDavid Simon
  • Dr Christian Baylis|Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Fortlake Asset Management
  • David Simon|Executive Chairman & Principal Adviser, Integral Private Wealth

Property: The Market

Rises, falls and the forces shaping pricing, confidence and affordability, predictions, hotspots, and what the data is telling us.

Thomas McGlynnTim Lawless
  • Thomas McGlynn|President REINSW
  • Tim Lawless|Head of Research, Cotality

KEYNOTE SPEAKER, AI: The Here, Now and Next Steps

Renowned international futurist and AI expert Steve Sammartino on doubling personal productivity and improving business workflows through the clever, ethical use of AI, and where the AI space is heading. Joined on the panel with Christian Beck also, who will dive deeper into the implications for business, ethics social concerns and the practical, positive applications for conveyancers and paralegals in particular.

Steve SammartinoChristian Beck
  • Steve Sammartino|Renowned international futurist and AI expert
  • Christian Beck|Founder and CEO of Leap Legal Software

Is There a Better Way?

Exploring the business models of two conveyancers with very different approaches, challenging their thinking on valuing and promoting their work.

David Koch
  • David Koch|Business Personality

Three Tips You Can Use Tomorrow

Three practical, bullet-point tips practitioners can implement immediately, drawn from building successful practices in Queensland and Victoria.

Kiani Mills
  • Kiani Mills|CEO, Imperiale Conveyancing

Mindset For The Year Ahead

Coaching the audience on maintaining a proactive mindset and staying open to change.

John Colbert
  • John Colbert|Corporate Edge

Digital ID - The Next Big Thing

Digital verification is becoming the backbone of trusted transactions. Digital ID confirms identity with certainty, curbing fraud and delay. Exploring the profound effect and opportunity in your business.

John Ahern
  • John Ahern|CEO InfoTrack

AML/CTF: 100 Days On

Law reform years in the making, how is the sector coping 100 days after implementation?

Dan MossopNeil Jeans
  • Dan Mossop|National Manager, Reform Policy and Evaluation, AUSTRAC
  • Neil Jeans|Partner, Grant Thornton
/ Location

W Hotel Sydney Harbour

Address
31 Wheat Road, Sydney NSW 2000
Access
Via Circular Quay or Hickson Rd
Parking
On-site valet parking is available at W Sydney. Must be pre-booked as availability is limited.

FAQ

Is it free to attend?

Tickets are from $150 per person and are sold through eventbrite. Early Bird offer closes 30 September 2026.

Where exactly is the venue?

W Sydney, 31 Wheat Road, Sydney. Located in the same building as the IMAX theatre and at the end of Cockle Bay Wharf.

What time does it start and end?

Partner Expo and Registration opens at 8:30 AM. The conference runs until 6:00 PM, with the formal program concluding at 3:30 PM followed by cocktails.

Is parking available?

Wilson Parking available on Harbour Street (350m from The W, Sydney) and Sussex Street (500m from The W, Sydney).

What's the dress code?

Business professional.

Will the interviews be recorded?

Yes. All interviews will be professionally filmed and edited for release as podcast episodes.

Who should attend?

Licensed conveyancers, settlement agents, property lawyers, practice owners and managers and anyone invested in the future of property transactions in Australia.

Will food be provided?

Yes. Morning tea, light lunch, afternoon refreshments and a cocktail reception are all included.

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17th November 2026

W Hotel Sydney Harbour

Strictly limited seating available for this exclusive event.