
Pre-Conference Session: 6, 7 May 2026, Development for Deans and Academic Leaders in Brisbane
Academic and research leaders are increasingly central to their institution’s success in engaging partners and advancing philanthropy. This programme brings together deans, institutional heads and senior academic leaders to explore the fundamentals of fundraising, understand what motivates donors and strengthen collaboration with advancement teams.
Led by experienced advancement professionals, participants will gain practical strategies to engage donors with authenticity, partner effectively with their Advancement teams and integrate development into their leadership. Attendees will leave equipped to champion philanthropy and foster the partnerships that drive long-term institutional success.
The audience for this conference consists of academic leaders looking for a comprehensive introduction to development. Designed to engage learners, the program provides opportunities for sharing of best practices, reflection and networking and has been found most effective when academic and development colleagues attend together. As a result, attendees are strongly encouraged to register as a pair or team.
Who Should Attend:
Academic deans
Development officers
Central development officers
Administrators who work with academic deans
Department heads
Institute directors
Provosts and presidents
Heads of Schools
This event will be held at:
InterContinental Brisbane by IHG
Address: 190 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Ms Fang Liang
Co-ordinator, Educational Programmes and Events
[email protected]