Program

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Program

Speakers

Accommodation

Pricing

FAQ

October 12-16

Christchurch, NZ

Be Count.ed

Connect with one of the largest
financial services networks

Connect with one of the largest financial service networks

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2025 Highlights

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Professional Development
Done Differently.

Why attend?

Count.ed is one of Australia's largest financial services conferences where education and experiences come together, done differently in stunning New Zealand.

Why attend?

Count.ed is one of Australia's largest financial services conferences where education and experiences come together, done differently in stunning New Zealand.

Who should attend?

All financial services professionals including financial planners, accountants, practice managers, PY candidates , support staff, and client service officers.

Who should attend?

All financial services professionals including financial planners, accountants, practice managers, PY candidates , support staff, and client service officers.

What’s included?

Full access to all plenary sessions, keynotes, business sessions and networking events.

What’s included?

Full access to all plenary sessions, keynotes, business sessions and networking events.

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Conference Program

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Day 1

Mon 12 Oct

Day 2

Tue 13 Oct

Day 3

Wed 14 Oct

Day 4

Thu 15 Oct

7:00 AM

Count.ed Golf Day

Clearwater Golf Club

9:00 AM

Paragem Principal's Day

Met Lounge, The Tannery

Lunch at Blue Smoke

4:00 PM

Pinnacle Event

6:30 PM

Welcome Evening

Riverside Market

Times are subject to change

Day 1

12 Oct

Day 2

13 Oct

Day 3

14 Oct

Day 4

15 Oct

7:00 AM

Count.ed Golf Day

Clearwater Golf Club

9:00 AM

Paragem Principal's Day

Met Lounge, The Tannery

Lunch at Blue Smoke

4:00 PM

Pinnacle Event

6:30 PM

Welcome Evening

Riverside Market

Times are subject to change

Te Pae Convention Centre
will host all Count.ed sessions

188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Featured Keynote Speakers

Meet our keynotes, who will share their stories about success, resilience, and innovation. Be ready to get inspired for your personal and professional growth.

Keynote Speaker

Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon unpacks the forces shaping your clients and their future. From the great wealth transfer to generational change, he turns complex data into practical insights you can use.

Simon Kuestenmacher

Demographer & Future Trends Expert

Keynote Speaker

Colette Werden

Colette explores the identity shift advisers are navigating as the industry evolves, and what it takes to build confidence, visibility and a personal brand that stands apart in an AI-driven world.

Colette Werden

Personal Branding & Leadership Coach

Keynote Speaker

Sir Graham Henry

One of the most successful coaches in rugby history leading the All Blacks to Rugby World Cup victory in 2011, achieving an extraordinary 88 wins from 103 Tests, and earning World Rugby Coach of the Year a record five times.

Sir Graham Henry

World Cup-Winning Rugby Coach

Accommodation

Discover hotel options that meet your needs.

Crowne Plaza Christchurch
4 star
1 minute from Te Pae (50m)
From $345 inc. breakfast for 1
King bed or twin share
(2x double beds)
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Novotel Cathedral Christchurch
4 star
4 minutes from Te Pae (300m)
From $350 inc. breakfast for 1
King bed or twin share
(2x double beds)
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Fable
Christchurch
5 star
5 minutes from Te Pae (350m)
From $325 inc. breakfast for 1
King bed or twin share
(2x single beds)
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Ibis
Christchurch
4 star
7 minutes from Te Pae (500m)
From $265 inc. breakfast for 1
King bed or twin share
(2x double beds)
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Crowne Plaza Christchurch
4 star
1 minute from Te Pae (50m)
From $345 inc. breakfast for 1
King bed or twin share
(2x double beds)
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Novotel Cathedral Christchurch
4 star
4 minutes from Te Pae (300m)
From $350 inc. breakfast for 1
King bed or twin share
(2x double beds)
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Fable
Christchurch
5 star
5 minutes from Te Pae (350m)
From $325 inc. breakfast for 1
King bed or twin share
(2x single beds)
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Ibis
Christchurch
4 star
7 minutes from Te Pae (500m)
From $265 inc. breakfast for 1
King bed or twin share
(2x double beds)
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All prices are in Australian Dollars. GST not applicable.

Choose the training option that fits your team’s next adventure.

Build confidence, sharpen skills, and prepare for New Zealand conditions with practical, field-tested guidance.

EARLY BIRD

$2,450

/ person

Ends 31 July 2026

✓

Full conference access

✓

Meals during sessions and events

✓

Networking events

Get early bird ticket

Standard

$2,990

/ person

Available once Early Bird ends.

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Full conference access

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Meals during sessions and events

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Networking events

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Bonus Features

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Payment plan

Professional Year candidates and support staff can take advantage of a 6-month payment plan.

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Group & PY Discount

Register 4 or more team members together and get 20% off each ticket. A 20% discount will also be applied to Professional Year participants.

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Life partner registration fee $990

All prices are in Australian Dollars. GST not applicable.

Count.ed 2025 Highlights

Last year's conference was our biggest and best yet. See what made it special.

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The week was one of the best we can remember. The team of organisers really did a wonderful job putting that all together.
A great conference. Great vibe and connectedness. Appreciated the opportunity for the chairs to get together too. Thanks to all.
Best conference so far.
Great format and content.
The conference in my opinion was a huge success and I would personally like to thank the Count staff and all involved who helped organise the event and keep us on track and looked after us so well.
Great conference, left feeling connected to the wider community with several more friendly faces and incredibly inspired to build the business further.
Fantastic event, thank you for all of your hard work in organising!
One of my favorite conferences!

The week was one of the best we can remember. The team of organisers really did a wonderful job putting that all together.
A great conference. Great vibe and connectedness. Appreciated the opportunity for the chairs to get together too. Thanks to all.
Best conference so far.
Great format and content.
The conference in my opinion was a huge success and I would personally like to thank the Count staff and all involved who helped organise the event and keep us on track and looked after us so well.
Great conference, left feeling connected to the wider community with several more friendly faces and incredibly inspired to build the business further.
Fantastic event, thank you for all of your hard work in organising!
One of my favorite conferences!

The week was one of the best we can remember. The team of organisers really did a wonderful job putting that all together.
A great conference. Great vibe and connectedness. Appreciated the opportunity for the chairs to get together too. Thanks to all.
Best conference so far.
Great format and content.
The conference in my opinion was a huge success and I would personally like to thank the Count staff and all involved who helped organise the event and keep us on track and looked after us so well.
Great conference, left feeling connected to the wider community with several more friendly faces and incredibly inspired to build the business further.
Fantastic event, thank you for all of your hard work in organising!
One of my favorite conferences!