Name: Brisbane | BDO Connect National Forum
Start: 2026-10-25T21:30:00
End: 2026-10-26T03:30:00
Location: BDO Brisbane

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Monday 26 OctoberSessions: 8:30am - 2:30pm

BDO BrisbaneLevel 18/360 Queen St4000, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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Connect with peers. Explore what’s next. Strengthen your business.

Join us at our BDO Connect National Forum 2026, our exclusive flagship event for members across the country. The Forum provides the opportunity to hear from industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and connect with peers facing similar opportunities and challenges.

Whether you are looking to stay ahead of industry developments, strengthen your network, or identify new opportunities for your business and clients, the Forum delivers practical, commercially focused insights you can apply within your firm immediately.

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Monday, 26 October 2026 | 8.30am – 2.30pm sessions
BDO Brisbane, Level 18/360 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Sessions

Start time	Sessions	Speaker
8:30 AM	Registrations
9:00 AM	Member welcome	Helen Newman Partner, Business Restructuring, BDO
9:10 AM	Business and tax updates Stay up to date with the latest tax developments, ATO activity and emerging business issues. This session will focus on the issues most relevant to SME clients and provide practical insights you can apply immediately.	Anna Berryman Partner, Corporate & International Tax, BDO
9:50 AM	Economic trends, lending insights and opportunities for growth What do current economic conditions mean for Australian businesses? This session will explore the trends shaping business confidence, lending activity and access to capital, alongside the opportunities and risks likely to influence business growth in the year ahead. Gain practical insights into navigating changing market conditions and positioning for growth.	Mark Pink Executive Director Head of Corporate and Business IRRM and FX Sales, Wholesale Banking and Financial Markets Jared Moriarty State Manager, BOQ Specialist Ryan Painter Relationship Executive, BOQ Specialist
10:30 AM	Indirect tax risks: The issues advisers find too late GST and state tax issues are often identified long after the original transaction took place. This session will highlight common risk areas, recent developments and the warning signs that are easy to miss. Learn where issues typically arise and what advisers can do to identify potential problems earlier.	Joanna Lane Director Indirect Tax, BDO Denis Chen Manager Indirect Tax, BDO
11:00 AM	Morning tea
11:40 AM	AI practical tips and traps: It's convincing, but is it right? AI is becoming part of everyday practice, but relying on it without the right safeguards can create real risks. Through live demonstrations and real examples, we'll look at where AI can save time, where it can go wrong, and how advisers can use it more effectively. You'll leave with practical tips you can apply immediately in your own firm.	Jarod O'Brien Manager, Deal Advisory, BDO
12:20 PM	TASA: Understanding your obligations Tax Agent Services Act Code of Professional Conduct obligations continue to raise questions across the profession. In this interactive session, we'll discuss what the changes mean in practice, address common concerns and provide the opportunity to ask questions relevant to your firm and clients.	Katie Paff Quality Senior Manager, National Tax, BDO
12:50 PM	SMSF risk and retirement strategy From contribution strategies and pension issues through to compliance and retirement planning, the SMSF landscape continues to evolve, creating new complexities for advisers. This session will examine the areas generating the most questions in practice, highlight common risks and provide practical guidance to help support better client outcomes.	Diana Wong Director, Superannuation, BDO
1:30 PM	Networking lunch

Disclaimer: Correct at time of publishing. May be subject to change.

Brisbane | BDO Connect National Forum

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