Conferences are usually noisy affairs, but this year’s FBAA National Industry Conference, less than two weeks away on November 11, has a twist.

It’s the association’s first “silent conference”, where delegates not only hear speakers from the main stage, but break off into smaller rooms to don headphones and listen to the speaker without the distractions of outside noise.

A little different, but according to FBAA managing director Peter White AM, all part of ensuring industry professionals learn more on the day.

“We are aware that different topics interest different people, so we wanted to provide breakout sessions where delegates could choose their sessions.

“However given the venue has rooms next to each other, we didn’t want noise travelling. We saw this concept work well earlier this year within the industry and thought it would be a great addition.”

The conference at Sea World at the Gold Coast will be opened with an address from the Hon Stephen Jones MP, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, and will feature a range of speakers not only from the finance sector but across other areas that will help brokers do business better.

The day won’t stay ‘silent’ for long, because the famous conference gala dinner will be within the Sea World complex with an ‘Ocean Odyssey’ theme.

“The gala dinner is always a wonderful way for people to catch up, let their hair down and enjoy something special, so we encourage everyone to come, either as yourself or if you are feeling adventurous as a pirate, ship’s captain or mermaid,” Mr White said.

There is a serious part of the night too, as the industry’s top performers are recognised in the 2022 FBAA awards of supremacy.

Registrations are still open, and more information can be found on the FBAA website. As always, the conference is open to the entire industry, not just members.