Looking to stay ahead? Well, then it’s time to jump into some of the key industry networking opportunities.

Below is a curated list of industry events, perfect for those working in, or looking to get into the digital, marketing, creative, product and tech industries. There is huge value in being part of these shared experiences. Make some new connections, learn from expert thought-leaders or simply have a bit of fun.

October 2025

SXSW Sydney, 13-19 October, Sydney

The SXSW Sydney Conference is where the world’s brightest minds and boldest ideas converge in the Asia-Pacific. Across five days, creators, innovators, and leaders from every corner of the globe gather to share insights, spark collaborations and shape the future of their industries.

CX Retreat: 21-22 October, Victoria. Ashton Media

Following in the footsteps of the longstanding and highly respected Customer 360 Symposium in NSW, the CX Retreat will host 80 of Victoria’s most senior CX leaders for two days of intimate networking and idea sharing located in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

Melbourne Marketing Forum, 23 October

We are big fans of this intimate, insightful and cost-effective event held regularly in Melbourne. We always come away with great insights and the formal networking time allows you to make wonderful connections.

Ecommerce & Marketplaces Round Table,  23 October, Melbourne,  Power Retail

This round table involve a light lunch, a content-rich half day workshop, followed by networking drinks and a relaxed 3-course dinner. The boardroom format and the pre-work to curate the workshop agenda ensures that it is a very interactive session.

Marketing Leaders Summit, 29 October, Crown Melbourne

Gain actionable insights for addressing the industry’s most pressing challenges to date. This event is designed with brand strategy, tactics and data insights at its core, equipping professionals with the tools, creative vision and connections necessary for optimising operations, bolster engagement and driving growth – all while achieving key business priorities for the future.

IAB Brisbane Market Update, 29 October, State Library of Queensland

The IAB Australia team are returning to Brisbane for our third year to provide a market update together with a range of local industry colleagues. IAB members, agencies and marketers attended this session with over two hours of content followed by networking.

2025 Loyalty Insights Networking Event, 30 October, W Sydney

Gain early access to key industry-specific insights from the 2025 Loyalty Insights Report — the most in-depth research of its kind — followed by facilitated roundtable discussions designed to spark ideas and collaboration.

March, 2026

2026 Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards, 19th March 2026, Sofitel Melbourne.

Customer Experience Symposium, March 31- April 1st 2026, Hunter Valley, Ashton Media.

The Customer 360 Symposium returns to the beautiful Hunter Valley from March 31 – April 1, 2026. Now in its 13th year, this exclusive two-day event combines the CX Symposium and the Customer Insights Symposium.

May, 2026

Cairns Crocodiles, 12-14 May 2026

Asia-Pacific’s premier festival. bringing advertising, creativity, marketing and media together. Super early-bird tickets available now.

Mumbrella 360, 26-28  May, 2026

Australia and New Zealand’s biggest media and marketing conference, Mumbrella360, brings together the biggest and best speakers from all over the world.

Check out these events and jump in. Whether it’s your first or 1000th industry event, lifelong learning is important to amidst rapid technical change in the industry. We hope to see you there!

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