LGMA Inspire Conference 2025

LGMA Inspire Conference 2025 

Day 1 – Wednesday 11 June 2025

10.00 am -10.30 am Registration and Morning Tea on Arrival

10.30 am – 4.15 pm Conference

4.15 pm – 5.45 pm Networking Function

Day 2 – Thursday 12 June 2025

08.45 am – 4.00 pm Conference

Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane - 23 Leichardt Street (Cnr Wickham Terrace), Spring Hill 4000 

Registration Fees:

Early Bird (on or before 22 April) - Full programme including networking $880.00 (incl. GST)

Standard registration (on or after 23 April) - Full programme including networking $1100.00 (incl. GST)

The full programme includes Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea on Wednesday and Thursday plus the Networking Function on Wednesday evening.

Inspire Conference 2025 Brochure

Who should attend: Council officers who

• Would like to feel more confident in the workplace
• Are looking for a rewarding career in LG
• Aspire to change roles within their council to develop their skills
• Would like to access professional development specifically for local government
• May be new to council
• Aspire to lead in a coordinating or supervising role
• Aspire to be a leader

Learning outcomes - At the completion of the conference, officers will have 

• Learnt about council financial matters (finance for non-financial officers)
• Reviewed the major Governance requirements for local government
• Discussed the purpose of local government in their communities
• Reflected on the challenges and joys of working in local government 
• An understanding of Legislation – Public Sector Ethics Act, the LG Act 2009
• The ability to improve leadership capability across council
• Developed skills and confidence to manage conflict, build relationships and address issues promptly and consistently
• Improved communication techniques
• Networked with council officers from other Queensland areas

Accommodation and Travel 

The registration fees do not include accommodation, travel or transport.  

Book accommodation directly through Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Transport: Translink

Thank you Corporate Partners: