04 FEBRUARY 2026

6:00 AM – Networking Beach Walk
Meet at hotel reception. Start your day with fresh air, great company, and meaningful connections.

7:15 AM – Registration Opens
Register your name, enjoy coffee, and meet fellow delegates.

8:15 AM – Opening Session: Welcome to LYD26
Michael Jeffriess & Ben Gill officially open the event.

8:45 AM – Keynote: The Queen of Confidence – Erika Cramer
Empower your mindset and elevate your presence for success.

9:45 AM – Ben Gill – Sales for Accountants: Building Predictable Growth
Building Trust, Predictable Growth & Long-Term Value

10:30 AM – Morning Break

11:00 AM – Grant Abbott – Top Strategies for 296 Changes, SMSF & Family Wealth Protection
Explore advanced SMSF strategies and family wealth protection techniques.

12:30 PM – AI Panel Discussion
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for business innovation and client engagement.

1:00 PM – Networking Lunch

2:00 PM – Keynote: Morgan Nelson
Leadership, Identity, and Taking Bold Action —
Priming Attendees to Think Bigger and Make Confident Decisions..

3:00 PM – Maureen Gabriel – The World of Forensics
Uncover how forensic analysis is reshaping business intelligence.

4:00 PM – Tech Session: Reviewing Your App Stack
Streamline your tech ecosystem for efficiency and growth.

4:30 PM – Networking Drinks with Sponsors
Connect with peers and partners over drinks to wrap up the day.

5:30 PM – End of Day One

Choose between a calming beach breathwork session or an energising beach bootcamp — featuring a special guest! Meet at reception.

8:45 AM – Keynote: Nick Sinclair
High-performance insights from one of the industry’s most influential leaders.

9:45 AM – Keynote: Michael Jeffriess
Vision, leadership, and the future direction of LYD.

10:45 AM – Morning Break

11:15 AM – Keynote: Keith Abraham
Discover the power of purpose and how to create unstoppable momentum.

12:45 PM – Networking Lunch

1:30 PM – Clayton Oates – Embracing Innovation
Practical strategies to adapt, grow, and lead with technology.

2:30 PM – Craig West – Succession Plus
Powerful insights into succession, value building, and business transition strategies.

3:30 PM – Ice Cream Break
Cool down, recharge, and enjoy a sweet treat before wrapping up Day Two.

4:00 PM – Closing Remarks from the Directors of LYD
A reflection on key learnings and what’s next for our community.

4:45 PM – Official Close of LYD26 Conference

Evening Celebration

6:30 PM – White Party (with a Splash of Nike!) – LYD26 Awards Night
Join us at the stunning Marriott Hotel for an unforgettable evening of celebration,
recognition, and fun. Dress to impress — all white with your best Nike kicks!

10:30 PM – Closing Time