Victorian businesses enter 2026, a year set to be defined by complexity, rapid change and cautious optimism.

Cost pressures, regulatory hurdles, taxation, rising interest rates and ongoing workforce challenges compel leaders to balance growth ambitions with disciplined financial management.

Leading Victorian businesses in a world of change brings together senior business leaders, economists and advisers to unpack what today’s economic and regulatory environment mean in practice.

The symposium will feature keynote speaker David Southwick MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, who will explore some of the key challenges and opportunities facing Victorian businesses – from economic resilience and productivity to policy settings and confidence in investment. A panel session will take a deeper dive into macro insights, detail prominent regulatory & compliance issues business are grappling with, and outline practical tools that can assist leaders with financial modelling and planning.

Your speakers: 

  • David Southwick MP | Deputy Leader of the Opposition
  • Devika Shivadekar | Economist, RSM Australia
  • Tim Linke | Partner, RSM Australia
  • Rick Kimberley | Partner, RSM Australia
  • Evan Tsipas | Partner, RSM Australia

Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026

Time: 7:50am - 10:00am

Venue: Grand Hyatt Melbourne, 123 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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