2025 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
SEA WORLD RESORT, GOLD COAST |
19 -21 NOVEMBER 2025
#MQGFWD
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12 noon - 4pm
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Bump in – Business Partner Expo – Sea World Event Centre – BUSINESS PARTNERS ONLY
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6.30pm – arrive
6.45pm – escorted to the Park |
MoneyQuest Franchise Owners Dinner – Invitation only (1 delegate from Diamond business partners only – as advised by Adrian Fisher).
Please meet from 6.30pm at the Waterfall Café – we will be escorted into the Sea World park. |
Wednesday Dinner
- Who: MoneyQuest Franchise Owners only — no partners, kids, or other MQ team members.
- Dress code: Smart casual, preferably wearing a MoneyQuest-branded top because there will be photos taken.
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From 6.00am - 7.30am
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Breakfast is open for business – in the Shoreline Restaurant Where your name badge – Money Quest Group have an area available just for our attendees.
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7.30am
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Welcome & Check in Grab a coffee or juice and mix and mingle with our Business Partners
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8.20am
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Welcome from the Doc – Join MC Scott Williams as we kick off the Forward Festival with energy, laughter and purpose
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8.30am
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An update from Sean Reid, Managing Director, Money Quest Group
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9:00am
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Launching into AI: Everything You Need to Know The legendary geek himself, Adam Spencer, demystifies artificial intelligence and explores how it’s reshaping business, finance and our future.
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10.00am
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Diamond Sponsor Spotlight – Bankwest
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10.10am
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Morning Refreshments & Expo You’ve got an hour to mix with the Business Partners
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11.10am
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AI in Action – What it means for brokers – we’ll take a deeper dive with Adam Spencer and an expert panel, including Michael Richardson, Cynario; David Sanza, Systima; Dilis Law, Bankwest, Amanda Gleeson, MQ Orange
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12.10pm
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Diamond Sponsor Spotlight – Household Capital
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12.20pm
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A long lunch with the Business Partners It’s lunch time; and another opportunity to connect with business partners in the Expo
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1.40pm
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Economic Outlook 2025 & Beyond Shane Oliver, AMP
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2.20pm
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Diamond Sponsor Spotlight – RedZed
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2.30pm
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Last chance to catch up at the Expo and enjoy some afternoon refreshments
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3.00pm
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Unmasking the Work of Fraud and Scams Laura Khoury, Fraud & Scams Detection Manager, Macquarie Bank Discover how scammers operate, what’s trending in digital deception, and how to better protect yourself and your clients.
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3.40pm
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Decoding the Neuroscience of Peak Performance in the Age of AI Dr Kristy Goodwin Power up your potential with practical, brain-based tools to boost focus, productivity, and wellbeing in the age of AI.
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4:25pm
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Wrap-Up & Giveaways
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4:30pm
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BUSINESS PARTNERS ONLY : Bump out of the Expo – it’s time to pack up
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5.20pm – 5.30pm
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Departure time for Movie World – please assemble in the main foyer of the Sea World Resort
Tonight is our themed event, and we’re going full Wizard of Oz! Think emerald vibes and colour, or a dash of courage, heart, and brains. Or if that doesn’t inspire you, a Movie World character is a great secondary option. |
Thursday (Day Events)
- Dress code: Casual — “fun festival attire” is encouraged. Basically, relaxed and colourful.
Thursday Night – Wizard of OZ character (or Movie World character) Experience
- Theme: Dress as your favourite Wizard of OZ character (or Movie World character) if you’re up for it.
- If not into costumes: Just go with casual or festival attire.
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From 6.00am
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Breakfast is open for business – in the Shoreline Restaurant
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8.30am
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Morning Recharge Grab a juice or coffee before the action begins
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8.45am
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The Next Gen: Understanding the Generations Dr Claire Madden, leading demographer and media commentator, shares insights into generational work trends, workplace dynamics and how to connect with the next wave of clients
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9.30am
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Let’s explore Sea World – a team event MC Scott Williams gets everyone ready for the ultimate team challenge Teams of 5 -captained by representatives from our Business Partners will lead the charge around Sea World in a fun filled 2 hours of competitive mayhem
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9.45am
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MQG Group Photograph Capture the moment – everyone in their Forward Festival shirts!
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10.00am
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MQG Mystery Scavenger Hunt – Sea World edition begins
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12.00pm
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Lunch at the Boatshed Once you’ve completed the course, head back to the Sea World Resort; and the Boatshed – we’ve got a BBQ lunch waiting.
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1.00pm
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We’re back into action for our last few hours of business ► three great 30 minute sessions – and you can attend them all► small groups► instructions at lunch► here is what we’ve got lined upRun Rocket Run : Enhancing Performance – with Chris Paterson & Rodney Cotham AI-Powered Innovation in MyCRM – with LMG’s Scott Cardno & Alex McMahon Future Marketing – with Raff Dall & Michael Richardson
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3.00pm
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We’re all back in the Event Centre together – time to grab a quick refreshment to take you through till the end of the day – we’ve got 15 minutes before our final speaker of the conference
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3.15pm
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Introducing –Dean Boxall, Olympic coach to Ariarne Titmus, takes the stage with a powerhouse keynote on performance, resilience, and what it takes to be your best.
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4.15pm
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MC Wrap Up – a few final thoughts; and instructions before we glam up for dinner; and grab a quick beverage before you head back to your room
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4.30pm
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Free time, you’ve got time for a swim before dinner
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6.30pm
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Meet in the Foyer of Sea World Resort… we’re heading into the Park for our Awards night and After Party
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11.00pm
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Our evening in the Park will end, but the Lobby Lounge will stay open until 1am for more socialising.
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Friday (Day Events)
- Dress code: You’ll wear the event T-shirt provided on Thursday, paired with casual bottoms.
- Note: You’ll be walking around the theme park, so comfortable shoes are a must.
Friday Night (Awards)
- Dress code: Glamorous! Even though the event format is a bit different this year, they still expect formal wear — think suits or dresses.
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From 6.30am
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Breakfast is open for business – in the Shoreline Restaurant
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7.55am
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If you’d like one last chance to check out what’s happening at Sea World – join a Shark Bay guided tour – especially for MQG attendees – it takes an hour
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10.00am
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Coach departs from Sea World driveway to the Gold Coast Airport. Please email [email protected] know if you’d like to book a seat –Please do this by Monday 17 November lunchtime.
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