# Better Boards Conference

- Dates: 29 July 2026 to 1 August 2026
- Location: Pullman Cairns International, Cairns, Australia
- Organiser: Better Boards Australasia Pty Ltd.

## About

The Better Boards Conference is a multi-day event focused on governance and leadership knowledge for board members, CEOs, and directors of not-for-profit organisations. It provides presentations, practical tools, and strategies to support governance and leadership roles. The event is designed for leaders of not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises, and community businesses.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://betterboards.net/conference/)
- [Agenda](https://betterboards.net/conference/program)

## Ticket pricing

AUD 530

## Where to stay

- **Travellers Paradise**: 470 m from the venue, 187 Bunda Street
  - [Hotel website](https://travellersparadisecairns.com.au)
  - Phone: +61 7 4031 1344
- **Cairns Central Plaza Apartment Hotel**: 610 m from the venue, 4 stars, 58 McLeod Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.cairnscentralplaza.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4081 6000
- **Sunshine Tower Hotel**: 740 m from the venue, 136 Sheridan Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](https://sunshinetowerhotel.com.au/)
- **Getaway on Grafton**: 790 m from the venue, 157-159 Grafton Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](https://www.getawaycairns.com.au/)
- **Coral Tree Inn**: 800 m from the venue, 166-172 Grafton Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.coraltreeinn.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4031 3744
- **Cairns Queens Court Accommodation**: 800 m from the venue
- **Tropical Heritage Cairns**: 830 m from the venue, 8 Minnie Street, 4870
  - [Hotel website](http://www.heritagecairns.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4051 1211
- **Cascade Gardens**: 880 m from the venue, 175 Lake Street
  - [Hotel website](https://cascadegardens.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 4047 6300

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #BetterBoards

- [Better Boards (2026) - Find Local Businesses](https://www.findglocal.com/AU/Unknown/178878765515610/Better-Boards)
  - 04/02/2026 🎯 Early Bird Tickets Now Available! Join us at the Better Boards Conference 2026 in — a fantastic governance and leadership event for not-for-profit leaders. 📅 31 July - 1 August | 📍 Cairns Convention Centre This year's theme: Pa
  - By findglocal.com

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