Expected to attract hundreds of agents, business owners, marketers and industry leaders, the event will focus on growth, leadership, performance and the future of the real estate industry.
Australia and New Zealand’s leading agents, auctioneers and industry professionals will gather in Brisbane this July for one of the most anticipated real estate events of 2026.
Apollo Auctions Australasia has officially announced the return of LAUNCH’26, its flagship conference designed to bring together the industry’s most driven professionals for a full day of high-performance learning, networking, strategy and business growth.
Apollo Auctions General Manager and 2026 Australasian Auctioneering Champion Greg Brydon said the event was created to challenge conventional thinking and give attendees practical, real-world insights they can immediately apply to their businesses.
“There’s no shortage of information in this industry. What’s rare is being in a room with people who are actually doing it at the highest level,” Mr Brydon said.
“LAUNCH’26 is about bringing together elite performers, honest conversations, proven ideas and the type of energy that changes the trajectory of businesses and careers.”
The conference will feature a lineup of keynote speakers, industry operators and business leaders covering topics including leadership, growth, performance, brand positioning, consumer behaviour, auction strategy, team culture, leverage and market adaptation.
The event will also include:
- A large-scale industry trade expo
- Networking opportunities with leading agencies and suppliers
- Premium hospitality experiences
- Interactive sessions and live discussions
- VIP experiences and private networking opportunities
Apollo Auctions Director Justin Nickerson said LAUNCH’26 reflects the changing demands of the real estate industry and the need for professionals to continually improve and adapt.
“The market has changed. Consumers have changed. Expectations have changed,” Mr Nickerson said.
“The businesses that thrive over the next five years will be the ones prepared to evolve, communicate better, lead stronger and execute at a higher standard. That’s exactly what LAUNCH’26 is designed to help people do.”
Following the success of previous Apollo events, LAUNCH’26 is expected to become one of the leading professional development and networking events on the Australasian real estate calendar.
The conference theme centres on momentum, leverage and future-focused growth, with Apollo positioning the event as a place “where ideas ignite, relationships form, and the future of the industry takes shape”.
Australian television personality Shelley Craft will host the event, with further speaker announcements to be released in the coming weeks.
Tickets are now available, including General Admission and VIP experiences.
More information is available via Apollo Auctions.