Melbourne | BDO Connect National Forum

Event
Thursday 9 OctoberSessions: 8:30am - 5:00pm | Networking event: 5:00pm - 6:30pm (AEDT)

Victoria State Library, 328 Swanston Street3000, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Transforming challenges into opportunities

Join us at the BDO Connect National Forum 2025, our exclusive flagship event for members across the country. This year, we continue to evolve, focusing on turning challenges into opportunities. Our program is designed to provide actionable insights and practical strategies in key areas, including tax, SMSFs, and broader business strategy.

Agenda

Agenda item

Speakers

Registration

Business restructuring

Mathew Blum

Tax updates

Dr Mark Pizzacalla

Morning tea

Lending landscape discussion panel

CBA | Tony Schiavello

State tax updates

Michelle Bennett

Lunch

Q&A session

Tony Greco & Dr Mark Pizzacalla

AI show and tell

Fahim Khondaker

Afternoon tea

SMSF compliance and risk management

Shirley Schaefer | Tenille Ireland

Networking event

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

Speakers

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Dr Mark Pizzacalla

National Leader BDO Connect
Partner, Business Services
BDO in Australia
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Mathew Blum

Partner, Business Restructuring
BDO in Australia
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Tony Schiavello

National Leader, Mergers and Acquisitions
BDO in Australia
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Michelle Bennett

Partner, Indirect Tax
BDO in Australia
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Tony Greco

Senior Tax Adviser
Institute of Public Accountants

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Shirley Schaefer

Partner, Superannuation
BDO in Australia
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Tenille Ireland

Director, Superannuation
BDO in Australia
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