BNI AUSTRALIA NEWSLETTERS

The 2026 Master Connector campaign kicked off on 1 July 2026.

This year, the campaign runs to 30 September and the National Prize Draw winner will be drawn on Friday, November 13th at a Speed Networking event exclusive to members who have qualified, so best note that in your diary if you’re aiming to qualify! You can review the Ts & Cs below…

Congratulations to our Top Ten Chapters and Top Twenty Members for June 2026. In June we:

• made 33,803 referrals amounting to $60,780,146 in TYFCB
• welcomed 3320 visitors to chapter meetings, and
• held 40,681 one-to-ones.

Thank you, all, for your efforts on behalf of your fellow chapter members. Your commitment to our BNI values, the GiversGain® philosophy, and to your fellow Chapter members is wonderful to see.

Thanks again to everyone who supported the Accelerate 2026 Business Growth Conference. We are now looking forward to the next major event on the BNI Global calendar – the BNI Global Convention in Monaco!

Each year, BNI Global hold a video competition and entry submissions for this year will close on 17 July.

Last year, BNI Australia member, Wendy Jiminez (BNI Catalyst, QLD) placed in the top three globally.

Click the image below to see Wendy’s submission and if you’re keen, get your own entry ready and share a short video on how BNI has helped you to accelerate and achieve more, faster.

ACCELERATE 2026

Connection skills were getting a workout as members from Australia and beyond proved once again that BNI members are the “World’s Greatest Business Connectors”.

Over two full days we connected, embraced new ideas and technologies and expanded our networks. What an amazing experience!

The location of the 2027 National Conference was also announced and registration is now open. The early bird prices apply, so register now and meet us in Melbourne in 2027!

With now BNI Certified the World’s Greatest Business Connectors, I’m sure you are getting as excited about the upcoming Accelerate 2026 Business Conference as I am. This is an opportunity for our networking skills to shine once again as we build new connections and expand our networks!

There will be close to four hundred BNI Australia members attending so now is the time to download the event app, log in, and get your profile set up. Then start booking those 1-2-1s in!

It is awesome to see so many of you already committed to join us at the Accelerate 2026 Business Conference.

We recently announced our keynote speaker: multi-award-winning luxury hotelier, Australia’s 2024 Speaker of the Year, and Founder of The House of Wonderful, Peter Merrett. And with that our speaker line-up is complete. Click here to see the full line-up.

We have around fifty spaces available, so avoid the last-minute rush and get your ticket now – BEFORE THE ANGRY-BIRD PRICES LAND TONIGHT!

Following our Global Convention in Sydney, BNI is now Officially Certified As The World’s Greatest Business Connectors which reflects the commitment of our Members, our structured system, and the power of Givers Gain® in action.

Across Australia, our worldwide members demonstrated how much can be achieved through structured collaboration when we have collective intent – in this case to achieve a world record!

That focussed collaboration features in every chapter meeting, every referral conversation, and every event.

And in February that momentum continued.

International Networking Week (INW) kicks off on Monday.

To celebrate, we invite you to take 60 minutes to join our International Speed Networking online event. This event is open to all BNI members and their guests from across the world, offering a chance to experience Givers Gain in action through fast, focused, and meaningful connection. Click or scan the QR code below to register for the event which takes place on 6 February 2026.