Program
This program is current as of 31 July 2025.
This program is subject to change without notice. Please check back at this webpage for any program updates.
Day 1: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Delegates Arrive
Welcome Reception
Peppers Noosa Terrace
Dress code: Business casual
Day 2: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Registration Desk Open
Arrival / Coffee
Opening and Welcome
Mark Smith – Elston
Session One: Growth and Opportunity
Andrew McKie, Managing Director – Elston
Active reflections from Australia and abroad
Brian Kersmanc – GQG
Bruce Williams – Elston
Per La Cour – Alliance Bernstein
Moderator: Al MacLeod – Elston
Morning Tea
Session Two: Tactical Asset Allocation Exercise
Jay Sivapalan – Janus Henderson
Chris Bedingfield – Quay Global Investors
Moderator: David Seager – Elston
Small is beautiful – Finding gems amidst the rough
Gary Merkel and Justin Woerner – Elston
Lunch
Session Three: Building Durable Income
Brett Lewthwaite – Macquarie
Daniel Pennell – Plato
Moderator: Leon de Wet – Elston
Insights from US Study Tour
Nick Revis, Andrew McKie, Bruce Williams
Moderator: Clint Abraham – Elston
Afternoon Tea
Session Four: Living Giving – Philanthropy in Action
Paul Heanly – Hunter Wealth
Susan Chenoweth – Elston
External Keynote: “Play a bigger game”
Rowdy McLean
Summary and close
Mark Smith – Elston
Elston Elevate Dinner
Dress code: Business casual
Day 3: Friday, 19 September 2025
Friday Activities
Delegate registration includes access to one of the following activities. Read more here for activity details.
Noosa River Fishing Trip
Noosa Springs – Golf Day
Noosa Springs – Spa Day
Spirit House – Private Cooking Class
Delegates Depart
