Annual Conference and Dinner

The MAV's Annual Conference is renowned as a Victorian local government premier event and networking opportunity for Mayors, Councillors, CEO’s, Executives and Senior Officers.

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2024 Annual Conference & Dinner

Victorian local government’s premier event, the MAV Annual Conference & Dinner is scheduled to take palce on Thursday 12 September 2024 at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.

This year's conference theme Celebrating our work, reimagining the future, and creating optimism for what’s ahead’ will explore how the transformative power of forward-thinking, collaborative leadership within local government can build thriving, resilient and sustainable communities to create lasting and positive change.

Victorian Councillor Service Awards: will be held during the Gala Dinner.

Conference Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Pre Dinner Networking: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gala Dinner: 7:00pm - 10:30pm

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The Gala Dinner & Councillor Service Awards

The Gala Dinner is a highlight of the Annual Conference, it includes the Councillor Service Awards that acknowledge and celebrates the long term commitments of the recipients to their communities.

Nominations for the 2024 Councillor Service Awards are now open and close Friday 8 August 2024.

The awards will be presented at the 2024 MAV Annual Conference & Dinner on Thursday 12 September 2024 at Sofitel Melbourne.

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