Events

About our events

Bringing powerful stories to life.

Connect with Australia’s most influential leaders, entrepreneurs, creators and change-makers as they share stories that drive progress and deliver practical insights for today’s business challenges.

Sarah O'Carroll interviewing Governor General Samantha Mostyn AO
Forbes Australia Editor-In-Chief Sarah O’Carroll & Governor General Samantha Mostyn AO at Women’s Summit 2024

Upcoming Events

13 September 2024

A rare and iconic event.

The Icons & Investors Summit presents the heavyweights of Australian business, property and investment in conversation with Forbes.

Forbes will convene the true power players – influential dealmakers, business icons, wealth and property experts – to answer the question “Where are you putting the money?”

EVENTS & EXPERIENCES

ForbesLive

Forbes Australia hosts dynamic and interactive events that bring the pages of the magazine to life.

Whether it’s a summit for Founders, Business Owners and Leaders, an Under30 event celebrating millennial ingenuity, or a fireside chat with a billionaire, ForbesLive creates unforgettable experiences that connect motivated communities around the world.

Past Events

PAST EVENT

Power Rising.

The Women’s Summit is the perfect celebration of International Women’s Day. Bring a friend, invite a colleague or get a group together for an energising day of discovery and opportunity that will define our next chapter of progress. Australia’s most influential women take to the stage with Forbes to share their insights and ideas to get your ‘power rising’ in an unmissable event for all people and all genders.

PAST EVENT

Disrupt. Innovate. Grow.

The business summit returned with an iconic lineup straight from the pages of Forbes magazine. Influential leaders and innovators shared insights and inspiration across the biggest issues in business today. Leadership, Growth, Technology, Venture Capital and insightful Fireside Chats with Sam Prince, Tim Gurner and Immutable..

PAST EVENT

Learn how to deliver a growth strategy from the world’s best.

Forbes Australia Growth Forum is a unique program delivered by world-class executives, strategists and CMOs who are growing and disrupting the business landscape. Designed for senior operators, marketers, and business owners who want to expand their knowledge of business growth fundamentals in order to execute strategies that deliver results.

PAST EVENT

Master the art of leadership.

Up to 80% of new leaders are not accomplished in two or more of the critical skills that modern leaders need to be effective, and say they felt ill-prepared for the demands of their new role. Companies that focus on development in these key areas can strengthen their ability to weather challenging circumstances. The Forbes Leadership Forum will unlock your potential with real-world lessons from founders who understand the challenges of modern leadership.

PAST EVENT

Celebrate ‘now’ with ideas that change the world.

As we navigate a time of pivotal change, speakers from billion-dollar philanthropists, to high-profile creatives, world class athletes and executives, entrepreneurs, founders and barrier breakers, will share advice for leveraging the moment to build not just a more equitable and successful future, but a resilient and gender-balanced one.

PAST EVENT

Become a more effective and successful leader.

Forbes Australia Leadership Forum is a one-day workshop designed to equip you with the skills and traits you need in order to be an effective leader. Led by a panel of accomplished executives and award-winning leaders who have proven they know how to grow teams, nurture culture and drive results. This intensive, hands-on day will cover the most pressing pain points on leaders’ minds today.

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