Embracing Unity: The Power of Connection and Collective Wisdom
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." — Helen Keller

 

Family Office Congress XVII is PWN's annual flagship gathering, bringing together over 400 PWN Members and our trusted community to shape the future of family wealth, entrepreneurship, legacy and impact.

Now in its 17th year, Family Office Congress XVII has earned a global reputation as one of the world’s foremost gatherings for significant family offices and successful entrepreneurs, drawing a diverse community of leaders and innovators from around the globe.

In 2026, we return to the vibrant Gold Coast for a transformational, retreat-style experience focused on meaningful peer exchange around PWN's core pillars: family dynamics, investment, and philanthropy. This immersive three-day experience will deepen your learning, strengthen your connections, and foster engagement across generations.

Be ready for inspiring keynotes, PWN Member-led panels, and interactive masterclasses. Plus experience meaningful moments of connection through curated leisure activities, including yoga, run club, golf, social drinks and more.

Family Office Congress XVII is a unique opportunity for you and your family to refresh, refocus and move forward with meaningful purpose.

 

 
Why Participate?

Confidential & Curated: A private setting designed for open conversations and sharing significant insights

Unique Insights & Learning: Explore innovative trends shaping family wealth, entrepreneurship, legacy and impact

Significant Peer Exchange: Share in the collective wisdom of our community with over 400 PWN Members, trusted thought leaders and global partners

Meaningful Engagement for Relationship Building: Strengthen ties across generations of our PWN community and global networks

 
Family Office Congress XVII Overview

 

Tuesday 12 May
Pre-Congress Golf Day

This is a PWN Members-only activity. Please note, this experience is currently at capacity. 

Wednesday 13 May
Masterclasses - Morning and Afternoon Sessions

Participation is included for PWN Members, and an additional cost for guests upon application. 

Family Office Congress XVII Welcome Dinner

This experience is for PWN Members and select special guests only. Participation is at an additional cost.
 

Wednesday 13 May
9am – 3pm
The Edge of Possibility: Inside QUT’s Innovation Frontier

Masterclass

9.15am – 9.30am
Registration

Registration

9.30am – 12pm
The Evolving Family Office Blueprint: From Complexity to Clarity

Masterclass

Future Proofing the Family Office: From GenAI to Autonomous Agents

Masterclass

10.30am – 11am
Refreshment Break

Morning Tea

12pm – 1.30pm
Lunch

Lunch

1.30pm – 4pm
Death and Taxes: An Overview of the Current Tax and Estate Planning Environment

Masterclass

The Younger‑Gen Inheritance: Identity, Freedom and the Wealth You Can’t Put in a Will

Masterclass

2.30pm – 3pm
Refreshment Break

Afternoon Tea

6pm – 9.30pm
Family Office Congress XVII Welcome Dinner

Member & Guest Welcome Dinner

 

Thursday 14 May
Family Office Congress XVII: Day One
 
Thursday 14 May
6.30am – 7.15am
Optional Morning Activity - Flow Yoga

Morning Activities

8am – 8.40am
Climate Tech—The Next Growth Area … Fact or Fiction?

Morning Roundtable Insights

8am – 8.50am
Registration

Registration

8.50am – 9am
Welcome

Family Office Congress XVII Day One

9am – 10am
Opening Keynote | Living Legacy From the Inside Out

Session

10am – 10.40am
From Kitchen Table to National Icon: A Story of Unity Across Generations

Session

10.40am – 11.10am
Refreshment Break

Morning Tea

11.10am – 11.50am
How Can Families Be More Purposeful With Their Giving?

Session

Scientific Innovation: Unlocking and Multiplying Cross‑Domain Breakthroughs

Session

Private Assets: The Story the Data Tells

Session

When Food Becomes the Drug: Eating Disorders As Addiction

Session

Kin-Keeper: The Power of Family Ties

Session

11.50am – 1pm
Member Connect Sessions

Session

1pm – 2.30pm
Lunch

Lunch

2.30pm – 3.10pm
Australia 3.0: Three Lenses on Future Impact

Session

Dual Use Technology in Australia and the US

Session

Innovating to Save Lives: Health Care Technologies

Session

Poise Versus Panic: Staying Disciplined in a Noisy Private Credit Market

Session

Deep Tech 101: From Intimidation to Insight- Understanding Quantum, SynBio, Space and Beyond​

Session

3.10pm – 3.50pm
Scaling Impact Across Borders​

Session

Questionable Succession: Is There an Adult in the Room?

Session

Running on Empty: What Extreme Endurance Reveals About Human Potential and Inner Connection

Session

Finding Your Flow: The Stories We Tell, the Futures We Build

Session

How We Can Cure Alzheimer’s: A Plan To Preserve Memory, Cognition and Independence

Session

3.50pm – 4.20pm
Refreshment Break

Afternoon Tea

4.20pm – 4.30pm
Our Collective Wisdom

Member Insights

4.30pm – 5.15pm
Closing Keynote | Lift‑Off: Purpose, Partnership, and the Courage To Pioneer

Session

 

Friday 15 May
Family Office Congress XVII: Day Two
 
Friday 15 May
6.30am – 7.15am
Optional Morning Activity - Run Club

Morning Activities

8am – 8.40am
Global Real Estate: Are The Returns Coming Back?

Morning Roundtable Insights

Healthcare Investing: Where to Find Stability in Uncertain Markets

Morning Roundtable Insights

8am – 8.50am
Registration

Registration

8.50am – 9am
Opening Remarks

Family Office Congress XVII Day Two

9am – 9.15am
Global Encounters That Transform How Families Think About Wealth

Member Insights

9.15am – 9.45am
Opening Keynote | How AI Is Transforming the Physical World: The Next Decade Will Bring Autonomous Intelligence to Our Factories, Our Infrastructure and Our Bodies

Session

9.45am – 10.30am
The Stories Only We Can Tell: Creativity, Legacy and What AI Cannot Replace

Session

10.30am – 11am
Refreshment Break

Session

11am – 11.40am
How Celebrity Influence and Trusted Voices Shape Innovation

Session

Mood and Food: The Science of Eating for Emotional Wellbeing

Session

Who Am I? Identity and Patterns in Family Success

Session

Social Entrepreneurship: A Case Study of a Dynamic Community Model

Session

The Silver Screen: Movies for Social Impact

Session

11.40am – 12.45pm
Lunch

Session

12.45pm – 1.25pm
Change Makers: Big Ideas Having Global Impact

Session

1.25pm – 2pm
Closing Keynote | Moments That Make Us Great: Champions and the Future We’re Building Together

Session

 

 
Who Should Participate?
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Entrepreneurial Individuals
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Successful Families Managing Wealth
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Family Office Executives

 

 

Escape the everyday hustle and embrace a refreshing pause on the Gold Coast.

Our highly regarded retreat-style format fosters deeper connection, fresh learning opportunities and the shared wisdom that defines our PWN community.

The Gold Coast offers the perfect blend of refined luxury and relaxed coastal charm, an ideal backdrop for focused learning and meaningful connection. Enjoy direct beach access, tranquil spaces for reflection with exceptional dining and hospitality throughout the Family Office Congress XVII experience.

Participants receive special accommodation rates at The Langham. 

 

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Member Registration 

 

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