150 facilitators. 2.5 days. Endless ideas.

This is the facilitation conference you’ve been waiting for.

Not another sit-and-listen event.
Not another theory-heavy program.

This is where facilitators come to sharpen their craft, expand their impact, and find their people.

Picture this…

You’re by the ocean on a clear spring day in Geelong.

You’re surrounded by people who get what you do.

You’re deep in a hands-on workshop — not just listening, but doing.

Testing ideas. Learning new tools. Seeing what’s possible.

Every session is run by facilitators who’ve collectively delivered 20,000+ workshops, written books, featured in podcasts and are here to share what actually works

You look around and think:

“How good is this.”

ONCE EVERY 3 YEARS

A rare opportunity

20+ HOURS PD

Real development

150 FACILITATORS

Your people

WHY THIS MATTERS

Because opportunities like this don’t come around often.

This conference runs once every 3 years in Oceania.

You’ll gain 20+ hours of professional development in 2.5 days. That’s nearly 70% of your annual PD in one experience!

And more importantly…

You’ll leave better at what you do

WHO IT’S FOR

Facilitators | Consultants | Leaders | Change-makers

WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH:

✔ Practical workshop tools you can use immediately
✔ New facilitation techniques and frameworks
✔ Greater confidence leading complex groups
✔ Fresh ideas to elevate your sessions
✔ A stronger network of facilitators who “get it”

THE EXPERIENCE:

Forget the standard, sit-and-stare conference format. This experience is designed for those who prefer to be in the driver’s seat of their own professional development. Rather than enduring a series of passive lectures, you’ll dive into a dynamic environment defined by interactive sessions where your voice and participation are the primary catalysts for the conversation.

Customization is at the heart of the event, offering a choose-your-own-adventure program that allows you to tailor the schedule to your specific interests and goals. Every workshop and discussion is rooted in real-world application, ensuring that you walk away not just with inspiration, but with a practical toolkit you can implement the moment you return to the office.

LOCATION

Deakin University Waterfront.
1 Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC

Learn. Connect. Recharge by the coast

The event is being held at the stunning Geelong Waterfront campus of Deakin University. Just an hour from Melbourne, the venue is ideally situated, overlooking the picturesque Corio Bay, in the heart of Geelong's CBD, within walking distance of the city's hotels and restaurants.

Originally built as wool stores in the 19th century, the buildings have been beautifully renovated to create a modern and technologically advanced campus, while retaining all the charm and character of its Victorian heritage.

Geelong has been chosen for its awesome venue, top location and regional roots, complemented by the style and energy of a growing and developing regional city.

ACCOMMODATION

We’ve secured special rates for you and recommend booking ASAP.

Quest Geelong Central: 25% off the best available rate. Discount Code : IAFOCT26

Bayside Geelong:10% discount off the Best Flexible Rate*. Promo Code: IAF26

*The discount applies to only certain room categories

Novotel Geelong: 10% discount off the Best Flexible Rate

Early-bird registration

With the draft program close to complete, we’re super excited about the calibre of the people running sessions and the topics being covered.

Sessions within the program are aligned to one of three streams:

1️⃣ Foundations — Skills & toolkits to get you geared up and good to go
2️⃣ Crafting Your Practice — Expanding your capability as a facilitator
3️⃣ Transformational — Transforming yourself and the systems you work with

Early-bird registration will be launching this week, be sure to keep an eye out to secure your spot at the Conference.

Check out the conference flier.

Want more detail? See the conference outline.

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