ADDITIONAL ACTIVITES
Registered conference delegates are welcome to add any of the below additional activities to their existing conference registration. Please use the link provided in your registration confirmation letter to add tickets to your registration.
Registered delegates are also welcome to invite guests to join them for many of the additional activities. Please use the link provided in your registration confirmation letter to add guest tickets to your registration.
If you are yet to register for the conference, you will be able to select any additional activities on the registration form, as well as invite any guests.
Additional Activities
The Longest
Lunch
Venue:
Sugar Shed Cane Farm, Yorkey’s Knob
Date and time: Wednesday, 1 May 2024.
1.00pm – 5.00pm
Dress code:
Smart Casual and flat shoes recommended
Price: $200.00 per ticket
We understand just how important it is to create meaningful, fun experiences for family businesses to connect with others within the family business community.
Join us for the Longest Lunch - a true highlight each year! This event is your opportunity to catch-up and mingle with old friends and make new connections over lunch.
Indulge in a unique networking experience at the Sugar Shed Cane Farm at Yorkey’s Knob, Cairns. Picture this: a charming rustic setting surrounded by swaying sugar cane fields, offering an authentic taste of Far North Queensland's agricultural heritage. The Sugar Shack's warm hospitality and panoramic views create an inviting atmosphere for a wonderful afternoon of connections.
Engage in meaningful connections over a delectable 3 course lunch featuring local specialties, highlighting the region's rich culinary diversity.
The perfect way to enhance your conference experience, with an afternoon of great food, drinks and company.
* Return bus transfers from Cairns will be arranged.
Event proudly sponsored by:
Emerging Generation Longest Lunch
Venue: Nu Nu Restaurant, 1 Veivers Road, Palm Cove
Date and time: Wednesday 1 May 2024, 1.00pm – 4.30pm
Dress code: Smart Casual and flat shoes recommended
Price: $200.00 per ticket
As with most things in life, it often helps to be surrounded by a community of trusted friends and colleagues that can relate to your situation and offer advice, support and inspiration when you need it. This event is your opportunity to create meaningful connections with other Emerging Generation members within the family business community over lunch.
Join us on Wednesday, 1 May for the Emerging Generation Longest Lunch - A true highlight each year! Hosted at the stunning Nu Nu Restaurant in Palm Cove, we will be dining on the sand (weather permitting), amongst palm trees in a tropical paradise.
Indulge in a magnificent 3 course menu that has been curated to celebrate and showcase some of the regions finest produce.
The perfect way to enhance your conference experience with an afternoon of great food, drinks and company.
* Return bus transfers from Cairns will be arranged.
Event proudly sponsored by:
Venue: Cairns Convention Centre, Cnr Wharf & Sheridan Street
Date and time: Thursday 2 May 2024, 7.00am – 8.15am
Dress code: Smart casual
Price: $70.00 per ticket
Following on from the success of our previous B2B sessions at past conferences, its back again in 2024!
B2B Speed Networking works a lot like 'speed dating' without the 'dating'. A structured opportunity to meet accomplished businesses just like yourself, face to face, one business professional at time. This event offers the perfect opportunity to expand your business, social or enterprise contacts. All in a relaxed informal setting, all while enjoying a delicious breakfast. Don’t forget to come armed with your business cards … you never know who you might meet!
Don’t miss this ‘opportunity to create opportunities’.
Women in Family Business Breakfast
Venue: Cairns Convention Centre, Cnr Wharf & Sheridan Street
Date and time: Friday 3 May 2024, 7.00am – 8.30am
Dress code: Smart casual
Price: $70.00 per ticket
The roles of women within a family business are as diverse as the individuals themselves. We're witnessing a notable shift as women step into more prominent and influential positions, occupying key leadership roles within the family business. Statistics suggest that around 50% of the upcoming generation of family business leaders are women.*
In 2024, our Women in Family Business breakfast aims to shine a spotlight on successful women. It's a platform designed to showcase their achievements, journeys, and the invaluable contributions they make to family enterprises.
This event is open to all genders, extending a warm invitation to everyone interested in gaining insights, inspiration, and wisdom from women in family business leadership.
For more information about the speaker and session click here.
*FBA, KPMG, University of Adelaide Family Business Survey 2018, p4
* Additional guest tickets can be purchased.
Masterclasses
The Advisor Masterclass is tailored to empower professionals with in-depth insights and strategies essential for advising and guiding family-owned businesses towards sustainable success and the Family Business Masterclass & Emerging Generation Masterclass is designed specifically for family business owners, successors, next-generation leaders, and stakeholders invested in the continuity and prosperity of family enterprises.
* Additional guest tickets can be purchased.
Click here to view details about each of the Masterclasses on offer.
Activities included in the Full Delegate Package
Welcome Function
Venue: Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf, Wharf St, Cairns City
Date and time: Tuesday, 30 April 2024. 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Dress code: Casual
Price: This event is included in the Full Delegate package. Additional guest tickets can be purchased for $80.00 per guest ticket.
Welcome … we have been waiting for you!
What a great way to kick off your 2024 Family Business Conference experience, by joining us for a relaxed evening before the conference officially kicks off the next day. This is an ideal opportunity to meet up with fellow conference goers for an informal catch up with old friends and a chance to meet lots of new ones!
Meet us at Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf, a heritage listed venue located at the Cruise Liner Terminal in Cairns with views across Trinity Inlet.
Drinks and canapes will be served.
* This event is included in the Full Delegate
package. Additional guest tickets can be purchased.
Venue: Cairns Convention Centre, Cnr Wharf & Sheridan Street
Date and time: Thursday 2 May 2024, pre drinks 6.30pm, dinner 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Dress code: Cocktail
Price: This event is included in the Full Delegate package. Additional guest tickets can be purchased for $250.00 per guest ticket.
A highlight of this year’s event will be the Family Business Awards evening. The opportunity to celebrate and recognise the achievements of family owned Australian and New Zealand businesses and the special achievers who contribute positively to our lives, our culture and the future of the Australian and New Zealand economy.
Be part of this magical evening that will take place at the Cairns Convention Centre. You won’t want to miss being part of the glitz and glamour that this prestigious event offers. Join your fellow conference delegates and guests to enjoy a superb 3 course meal whilst raising a glass to congratulate all of our award recipients and inductees.
The evening will also include entertainment that will help make the night even more special.
Although there is no additional cost for full conference delegates to attend this special event, you must register for catering and seating allocation purposes.
* This event is included in the Full Delegate package. Additional guest tickets can be purchased.
Farewell Drinks
Venue: Cairns Convention Centre, Cnr Wharf & Sheridan Street
Date and time: Friday 3 May 2024, 5.00pm – 6.30pm
Dress code: Smart casual
Price: This event is included in the Full Delegate package. Additional guest tickets can be purchased for $60.00 per guest ticket.
The perfect way to wind down after such a busy week! Join us for post event drinks and nibbles, as we gather to reminisce about the week and farewell our mates and new found friends … until next time!
* This event is included in the Full Delegate package. Additional guest tickets can be purchased.