Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Melbourne, VIC

Championing the development of the next generation of financial leaders

If you are ambitious and building your career in financial advice, or leading a team committed to developing the next generation, INFIN 2025 is designed to help you thrive. Taking place in Melbourne on Wednesday 26 November 2025, this new event is built around the skills that matter most for tomorrow’s leaders.

The day begins with the INFIN Forum, an immersive program of hands-on workshops and real conversations covering personal branding, client experience, technology, wellbeing and investment thinking. In the evening, the INFIN Awards and announcement of the insiders 40 Under 40 will spotlight excellence and innovation across the profession.

This is not your average CPD day. It is a high-energy experience where ideas are shared, networks are built and the future of advice takes shape.

Why attend?

  • Learn directly from industry leaders through short, focused keynotes.

  • Participate in hands-on workshops that turn ideas into practical skills.

  • Build your professional network with peers, mentors and executives.

  • Celebrate the inaugural insiders 40 Under 40 list.

  • Join the INFIN Awards and recognise the best in innovation, strategy, ESG, client service and more.

  • Leave with actionable insights and connections that support your career and practice growth.

The INFIN Forum is a fast-paced, interactive program designed to accelerate the development of emerging financial professionals. With short keynotes, structured group tasks, and collaborative workshops, the forum focuses on practical skills and leadership growth.

Themes include:

  • Personal branding and next generation marketing

  • Client experience and engagement

  • The role of technology and AI in advice

  • Wellbeing, resilience and mental health

  • Investment thinking and portfolio construction

Delegates will connect with peers and mentors, solve real-world challenges, and leave equipped with strategies that are relevant, actionable and future-focused.

INFIN Forum

The INFIN Awards will bring the day to a close with an energetic cocktail reception. The evening will celebrate those who are shaping the future of Australia’s financial services, from rising stars to established leaders.

Highlights include:

  • Announcement of the inaugural insiders 40 Under 40 list, recognising the next generation of talent across advice

  • Nine awards celebrating excellence in innovation, client outcomes, ESG, strategy, technology and more

  • Networking, drinks and music to continue building connections

The INFIN Awards are about recognition, momentum and celebrating the people moving our industry forward.

INFIN Awards

There are nine award categories at INFIN 2025 that capture the diversity of talent across financial advice, investment, research, ESG, technology, community and client experience. Together they highlight the creativity, ambition and professionalism that are shaping the next generation of wealth management.

Categories

  • Recognising excellence in alternative asset allocation and innovative investment strategies. This award celebrates those delivering performance and differentiation through creative thinking.

    Sponsored by Coller Capital

  • Celebrating professionals or teams leading the way in ethical, sustainable and impact investing. Nominees demonstrate a strong commitment to responsibility and long-term value.

  • Highlighting individuals or firms using technology and AI to transform advice, enhance client experience or streamline practice management.

  • Recognising commitment to continuous professional development and curiosity. Nominees invest in their own growth and bring fresh thinking to their work.

    Sponsored by KeyInvest

  • Rewarding contributions that drive positive change beyond financial outcomes, from inclusion and diversity initiatives to pro bono advice and wellbeing programs.

  • Awarded to an adviser who demonstrates excellence in strategy, portfolio construction and client outcomes.

  • Showcasing disruption and fresh thinking in advice, investing or client engagement. This award celebrates creativity and boldness.

  • Recognising those who deliver outstanding client service, consistently setting benchmarks in engagement and experience.

  • Celebrating excellence in research, due diligence or analysis that helps advisers and clients make better decisions.

The INFIN Awards follow a clear process from nomination to celebration. This ensures transparency and provides nominees and their supporters with plenty of opportunities to get involved.

  • Award entries open: Monday 22 September

  • Early bird tickets available: Monday 22 September

  • Award nominations close: Friday 17 October

  • Shortlist announced: Monday 3 November

  • Event held: Wednesday 26 November

Timeline

  • Abbey Minogue

    Account Director
    Capital Outcomes

  • Angus Taylor

    Founder and Senior Financial Planner
    Sheffield Financial Group

  • Courtenay Walker

    Head of Advice
    Fox & Hare

  • Ethan Stein

    Financial Adviser
    Montara Wealth

  • Harriet Bowden

    Associate
    Hamilton Wealth Partners

  • Jessica Brent

    Senior Associate - Investor Relations
    Metrics Credit Partners

  • Josh Lee

    Director and Financial Adviser
    Link Wealth

  • Kane Leersen

    Organisation Leader and Personal Financal Adviser
    Regional Prosperity

  • Lauren Isles

    Financial Planner
    Wattle

  • Mitchell Gunman

    Managing Director
    Apostle Funds Management

  • Sebastian Mays

    Deputy CEO and Head of Sales
    Shed Enterprises

Ticket prices include INFIN Forum and INFIN Awards function.

Ticket prices

  • Bring up to 5 team members from your practice. Includes forum, lunch, afternoon tea, and awards post-event drinks.

  • Includes forum, lunch, afternoon tea, and awards post-event drinks.

  • Includes full access to the INFIN Forum, catering and networking.

    Membership number must be provided.

INFIN 2025 is the inaugural edition of this event, inspired by The Inside Network’s acclaimed symposiums, forums and community programs. It draws on a strong history of creating impactful, collaborative and forward-looking industry gatherings.

Past events

INFIN 2025 is made possible with the support of leading organisations from across the financial services community. Our partners share our commitment to developing the next generation of leaders and celebrating excellence in advice, investment and innovation.

Partners

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Angus Hill
Account coordinator

angus@theinside.network
+61 407 713 776

Ashley Ryburn
Head of community

ashley@theinside.network
+61 432 993 402

Thelis Moral-Abad
Head of sales

thelis@theinside.network
+61 423 615 827

Cassie Fisher
Head of partnerships

cassie@theinside.network
+61 466 975 185

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