Leap ahead: wealth, workforce and technology of tomorrow and beyond
The Accru LEAP Conference 2026 brings together leaders across the Accru network to explore the future of wealth, workforce and technology in professional services. Across three days, the conference will focus on strategic growth, advisory capability, AI innovation, demographic trends and succession planning.
The program features keynote presentations, sponsor showcases, team activities and networking events designed to strengthen collaboration and future-proof our firms.
Venue
Balgownie Estate
1309 Melba Highway
Yarra Glen, Victoria 3775
Australia
The venue provides conference facilities, accommodation, dining experiences and onsite activities in the Yarra Valley region.
Agenda
Day 1 – Wednesday 4 March 2026
15:00 – Coach transfer from Tullamarine Airport (sponsored by Active Business Fitness)
16:00 – Check-in at Balgownie Estate
18:00 – Welcome dinner (drinks sponsored by FYI)
22:00 – Dinner concludes
Day 2 – Thursday 5 March 2026
07:00 – Breakfast
08:45 – Sponsor introductions
08:55 – Maxine Brock – MGI CEO update
09:30 – Bernard Salt – Outlook for accounting & advisory to the 2030s
11:00 – Bernard Salt – The great wealth transfer
12:00 – Frank Hinoporos – Estate & successions
13:00 – Lunch (sponsored by ATOmate)
14:00 – Team activity (Go Team)
18:30 – Dinner at Fergusson Winery (sponsored by Vinyl)
Day 3 – Friday 6 March 2026
09:10 – Trent McLaren – AI presentation
09:30 – James Mason – Advisory 2030
10:45 – Nick Ferguson – Practical AI for productivity and governance
11:45 – Conference concludes
12:00 – Coaches to airport (sponsored by Active Business Fitness)
Sponsors
