National Conference Dinner
Celebrating Brighter Futures
The National Conference Dinner is the grand finale of our conference event. This wonderful evening presents the perfect opportunity for delegates to unwind, reflect on the insights gained during the conference, and continue to network with industry colleagues in a relaxed and festive ambiance.
The evening promises to be an exciting one, commencing with Pre-Dinner Drinks, an ideal platform for further discussions and connections, before we transition into the dinner where we will celebrate brighter futures and industry greats.
The dinner will be host to our industry awards where we will recognise excellence and dedication in our industry through a selection of industry awards. This year, we are excited to introduce a new award celebrating an Industry Icon, further celebrating the achievements and innovations that make our industry great.
The Brighter Futures theme for the dinner not only ties to what is optimisically ahead for the industry as we move beyond ‘the Crossroads’, but also to this year’s chosen beneficiaries of the dinner’s silent auction – SunnyKids. SunnyKids are a local charity that provides essential support services to children and families experiencing domestic and family violence and hardship. Their integrated support network provides a range of life-saving services to thousands of families each year.
At SunnyKids they believe it takes a village to raise a child and in doing so, they work tirelessly within local communities to help educate and break the cycle of violence and hardship.
As we come together as an industry to help raise funds for this incredible organisation, we celebrate the brighter futures and ask you to think back to your childhood days and what you wanted to be when you grew up. Was a frame and truss fabricator always on the cards for you, or did you want to be Bronco or doctor? Whatever it was, we hope you can help us by contributing to the silent auction. Just $50 allows SunnyKids to support a child for one month, this includes essentials and access to life changing support services.
Location: Sunshine Coast Convention Centre (Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort)
Time: Pre-Dinner Drinks at 6.30pm. Conference Dinner starts at 7.15pm.
Dress Code: What You Wanted to be as Kid!
After Party
The good times don’t have to end just yet! Following the Conference Dinner, we can continue celebrating the innovation and resilience of our industry at the resort’s AQUA bar.
The 2024 After Party was hit, with some dancing until their shoes broke and security turned on the lights. So, don’t miss this chance to let loose and celebrate with your industry colleagues in a vibrant, energy-infused setting.
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, QLD
May 18-20, 2026
FTMA National Conference
'At the Crossroads: Reframing for Growth'