2026 Leadership Conference

2026 CONFERENCE DETAILS

Registration is open to members of Business Managers Victoria only. Delegates must be financial at time of registration and time of conference. If you are unsure about your membership status, please email BMV (businessmanagersvictoria@gmail.com) to check prior to registering.

The BMV is a professional association representing Education Support Staff whose role is in business, administration, finance and personnel management, within a Victorian Government School.

To join our association please fill in our online membership application form.

To register or for more information of the conference please head here: BMV Annual Leadership Conference

2026 Annual Leadership Conference
📍 Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention Centre
📅 Wednesday 22 July – Friday 24 July 2026

Preliminary program outline below, subject to change.

Wednesday 22 July – Welcome Day

All conference sessions and the exhibition will be held at the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention Centre.
🗂️ Registration, exhibition, and catering will take place in the main foyer.
🎤 Conference sessions will be hosted in the Plenary Hall.

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Registration Open

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Welcome Reception and Exhibition Open
Join us in the foyer exhibition space for networking, drinks, and canapés as we kick off the 2026 conference.

Thursday 23 July – Conference Day One

9:00 AM – 9:25 AM – Welcome and Housekeeping
Col Cameron, Conference MC

9:25 AM – 10:25 AM – Keynote: Your Time Starts Now
Julie Goodwin

10:25 AM – 10:30 AM – Business Partner Presentation

10:30 AM – 11:10 AM – Morning Tea & Exhibitor Networking

11:10 AM – 11:20 AM – Business Partner Presentations

11:20 AM – 12:40 PM – Plenary Session

12:40 PM – 1:45 PM – Lunch & Exhibitor Networking

1:45 PM – 2:55 PM – Plenary Session

2:55 PM – 3:25 PM – Afternoon Tea & Exhibitor Networking

3:25 PM – 3:30 PM – Business Partner Presentations

3:30 PM – 4:25 PM – Reimagine Change®
Ciara Lancaster

4:25 PM – 4:30 PM – Close of Day

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Conference Dinner

Friday 24 July – Conference Day Two

9:00 AM – 9:20 AM – Day Open

9:20 AM – 10:50 AM – Difficult Conversations: Get Confident!
Scott Dutton

10:50 AM – 11:30 AM – Morning Tea & Final Exhibitor Networking

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Conference Session

1:00 PM – 1:20 PM – Conference Close & Prize Presentations

1:20 PM – 1:30 PM – Takeaway Lunch Provided

Meet Our 2026 Conference Speakers

Julie Goodwin – Celebrity Chef, Author, & Speaker
Julie inspires audiences to embrace their personal and professional goals with energy, positivity, and practical strategies. Her keynote Your Time Starts Now will motivate delegates to take action and lead with confidence.

Ciara Lancaster – Change Management Specialist, Leadership Coach
Ciara delivers dynamic presentations on reimagining change in organisations. Through her Reimagine Change® framework, delegates will learn strategies to lead transformation with resilience and creativity.

Scott Dutton – Executive Coach, Communication Expert
Scott specialises in helping leaders navigate challenging conversations. His session, Difficult Conversations: Get Confident!, equips participants with practical tools for clarity, confidence, and impact in any workplace discussion.

Welcome Reception & Exhibition
🗓 Wednesday 22 July 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention Centre Foyer

Connect with colleagues, partners, and industry leaders in a relaxed setting. Explore the exhibition space and enjoy drinks and canapés while networking.

Conference Dinner
🗓 Thursday 23 July 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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👗 Dress Code: Formal

Celebrate the achievements of Business Managers Victoria in an elegant evening of connection and festivity. This event focuses on networking, entertainment, and recognising the contributions of our community.