LGFP Annual Conference 2025

The LGFP Annual Conference will return to Cairns for 2025.

Dates:  Tuesday, 18th November – Thursday, 20th November 2025
Location:  Cairns, Queensland
Venue:  Pullman Cairns International Hotel, 17 Abbott Street, Cairns City

Draft Program:
Tuesday 18 November 2025

10.30am – 5.00pm Registration
12.00pm – 4.30pm Pre-Conference Masterclass
5.30pm – 8.00pm Welcome Reception

Wednesday, 19 November 2025
9.00am – 4.00pm Conference Sessions
4.00pm – 4.30pm LGFP Annual General Meeting
4.30pm – 6.00pm Networking Drinks
Evening at Leisure

Thursday, 20 November 2025
8.45am – 4.30pm Conference Sessions
6.30pm – 11.00pm Gala Dinner

Registration:
We are pleased to advise that the registration prices for local government delegates have remained at the same level for the past two conferences, with no increase again for the 2025 event.

The registration fees are as follows:
– Conference Early Bird Registration (on or before 14 September):  $1,250
– Conference Standard Registration (on or after 15 September):  $1,450
– Conference Late Registration (from 20 October if not sold out):  $1,650
– Optional Pre-Conference Masterclass Registration$400

The conference registration fee includes access to all conference sessions and social functions, including the Gala Dinner.

Registration will open in August 2025.

Accommodation: 
We have secured the following discounted accommodation rates for the conference:
Pullman Cairns International
– Classic Room – $220 per night
– Superior City Mountain View Room – $260 per night
– Buffet Breakfast – $28 per day

Book your discounted accommodation directly with the Hotel via this special booking link. Bookings must be made before 1 October 2025.

For any conference enquiries, please contact us on admin@lgfp.org.au

Sponsorships

The following sponsorships are available for the 2025 Annual Conference:

  • Exhibitor sponsorships – Platinum (2), Gold (5), Silver (19) and Coffee Cart (1)
  • Other sponsorships – Lanyard (1), Welcome Reception (1), Networking Drinks (1), Lunch Break (2) and Ice Cream Stand (1)

For details on the sponsorship packages, please request a copy of our Sponsorship Prospectus by emailing admin@lgfp.org.au.

Expression of Interest Process

Due to the reduced exhibition space available at the 2025 venue and the high demand for sponsorship packages, the selection of sponsors for the Annual Conference will be conducted through an Expressions of Interest process. We welcome applications from both past exhibitors, sponsors and interested new parties.

For details on the sponsorship packages, please request a copy of our Sponsorship Prospectus by emailing admin@lgfp.org.au.

Key dates and information:

  • EOI process opens at 8.00am Monday, 24 March 2025
  • EOI process closes at 11.59pm Thursday, 24 April 2025
  • All EOIs to be assessed by the LGFP Committee, with applicants notified by Friday, 9 May 2025

All expressions of interest must be submitted on the online EOI form. Refer to the Sponsorship Prospectus for more information or email us at admin@lgfp.org.au.