2024 MGI Australasia Conference in Melbourne gathers 50 delegates from across the region
Members from across the MGI Australasia Region gathered for the 2024 Conference, held at Rydges Melbourne, on 10-12 April. Over 50 delegates attended the event entitled 'Innovate, Automate, Elevate: The Accounting Evolution with AI and RPA.'
Engaging speakers & discussions
The two main speakers were Tim Martin of net101, who spoke on practical ways to incorporate AI into our work, as well as on the future of AI, and Cameron Schwab, who spoke about his experience of being appointed the youngest CEO of an Australian Football League club in history.
There were also a number of panel discussions on how to achieve 'Success Your Way' for the team, and on how to diversify the services offered to clients to help them in achieving 'Success Your Way'.
Positive feedback from all
Nick Hill
Director MGI Adelaide
"I found the conference incredibly helpful in understanding the latest technologies at the forefront of AI and automation in the accounting profession. What's even more exciting is how easily these learnings can be applied to our practical work. Being part of a forward-thinking network that embraces technology makes me excited for the future."
Megan Plumridge
Principal MGI +MORE
"Attending my first MGI Australasia conference was an absolute thrill! It was fantastic to meet everyone, form meaningful connections and celebrate our diverse and inclusive network. The energy was contagious, with passionate accountants driven by the vision of 'Success Your Way'."
Anthony Dobbyn
Director MGI Dobbyn Carafa
"We were blown away by the enthusiasm, participation and even the dance moves at 8 am on Thursday morning from MGI Australasia Conference delegates! It was inspiring to see our attendees fully engaged and ready to embrace new ideas."
Lorin Joyce
Managing Partner MGI Joyce | Dickson
"I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the MGI Dobbyn Carafa team for putting together such an outstanding conference. Your hard work and dedication have truly contributed to our dynamic network of professionals, driving innovation and collaboration within our community."
Thank you!
A big thank you to the event sponsors: MYOB (Platinum), BGL (Gold), FuseWorks (Silver), smartAR (Silver), Business Fitness (Silver), Ignition (Silver) and Accountancy Insurance (Dinner).
MGI Australasia would like to give special thanks to their dinner sponsor, Accountancy Insurance. Delgates enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Chin Chin on Thursday night before heading to the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday night for a tour and dinner in the Melbourne Cricket Club Committee Room.
And finally, thank you to Anthony Dobbyn and Lily Carafa from MGI Dobbyn Carafa for their incredible work in bringing this conference to life.
We look forward to seeing our delegates in Brisbane in 2025!
Check out all the photographs and download HERE.
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