Better Boards Conference 2026
Pathfinders – Governing with Courage
31 July - 1 August • Cairns Convention Centre
Governance and Leadership Conference
for Leaders of Not-for-profit Organisations
The Better Boards Conference is a multi-day event that focuses specifically on governance and leadership knowledge for board members, CEOs and directors of not-for-profit organisations.
This year's Better Boards Conference was held on July 31 and August 1 at the Cairns Convention Centre. A Pre-Conference Innovation Tour was held on 30 July.
Conference Information
Registrations
Registration for 2026 is closed.
Presentation Recordings
Recordings will be available for registered delegates to view in the post-event portal approximately one week (about seven to ten working days) after the conference. Slides and handouts will also be available in the same location. Once uploaded, recordings will remain available for four weeks.
Conference Magazine Download
Download a digital copy of the Conference Magazine here to share with your board.
Program Download
Download a PDF of the program here.
Articles in the Media
• When board strengths become risks, Katarina Lloyd Jones, Australian Ageing Agenda, 3 August 2026.
