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
Morning Tea Networking Break

Morning Tea

12pm – 1.30pm
Lunch and Networking Break

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
Afternoon Tea Networking 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 – 8.50am
Registration

Registration

8.50am – 9am
Congress Welcome

Family Office Congress XVII Day One

9am – 10am
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
Morning Tea

Morning Tea

11.10am – 11.50am
Why Do You Give?

Session

TBC

Session

TBC

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 and Networking Break

Lunch

2.30pm – 3.10pm
TBC

Session

Australia 3.0: Three Lenses on Australia’s Next Impact Chapter

Session

Underdog Innovation: Saving Lives Where Giants Feared, Engineering the Future of Cardiac Care

Session

TBC

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

Cognitive Longevity: It's A Head Start

Session

3.50pm – 4.20pm
Afternoon Tea Networking Break

Afternoon Tea

4.20pm – 4.30pm
Our Collective Wisdom

Member Insights

4.30pm – 5.15pm
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 – 8.50am
Registration

Registration

8.50am – 9am
Day 2 Opening Remarks

Family Office Congress XVII Day Two

9am – 9.15am
Crossing Thresholds: Global Encounters that Transform How Families Think About Wealth

Member Insights

9.15am – 9.45am
The Future of Us: DeepTech, Quantum and Convergence​

Session

9.45am – 10.30am
The End of Creativity and Imagination?

Session

10.30am – 11am
Morning Tea and Networking Break

Session

11am – 11.40am
Trusted Voices: How Influence Shapes Innovation

Session

Mood & Food: The Science of Eating for Emotional Wellbeing

Session

Who Am I? Identity and Patterns in Family Success

Session

A Second Life: Circularity, Community, and the Future of Stewardship

Session

TBC

Session

11.40am – 12.45pm
Congress Lunch

Session

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

Session

1.25pm – 2pm
Closing Congress 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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