Join award-winning specialists Aaron Dunn and Tim Miller at the hugely popular SMSF Day technical full-day events around Australia from 17 – 31 March 2026, as they deliver a smarter way to navigate the new Div 296 tax rules for your SMSF clients.
Smart people learn together…
Smarter SMSF is proud to launch the latest edition of our hugely popular SMSF Day technical events, running from 17 – 31 March 2026 around Australia. Building on a long-standing tradition of excellence in SMSF education, this essential full-day training is designed for professionals seeking deep technical clarity.
Join award-winning SMSF specialists, Aaron Dunn and Tim Miller, as they co-host this highly engaging and thought-provoking event. Leveraging our effective case study format, Aaron and Tim will unpack the latest technical issues, key strategies, and a range of crucial takeaways that you can immediately implement with your SMSF clients.
Recognised by professionals as a must-attend event, the day provides 8 accredited CPD hours. We believe that smart people learn together—so be a part of our SMSF Day 2026 events by registering today!
Speakers
Aaron Dunn
CEO & Co-founder
Aaron has built a reputation over 25+ years to become one of the most trusted resources within the SMSF industry. As CEO & Co-founder of Smarter SMSF, his knowledge and insights into SMSFs are highly regarded, which regularly lead to him being part of Government and regulatory consultations on topics shaping the SMSF sector. In 2024, Aaron received the SMSF Association’s Chairman Award for this contribution to the SMSF sector.
Tim Miller
SMSF Technical & Education Manager
Tim is the SMSF Technical & Education Manager at Smarter SMSF. He is a well-known figure within the SMSF industry, having worked in numerous technical and education roles over his 25+ year industry journey, and is regularly invited to participate in Government and Regulatory consultation (incl. proposed Div 296 tax measures). Tim received the CEO’s Award at the SMSF Association National Conference 2023.
Agenda
Agenda Overview – Full Details Coming Late January 2026
We’ll be releasing the full SMSF Day 2026 agenda towards the end of January, but we can already reveal that this year’s program is shaping up to be a significant one, with a major focus on Division 296 tax, with the revised measures set to commence from 1 July 2026. Attendees will get clarity on what’s changing, what stayed the same after the Government’s amendments, and—most importantly—what these rules mean in advising your SMSF clients in the year(s) ahead.
As always, SMSF Day follows our highly regarded two-part format:
1. Morning Technical Update
We kick things off with a comprehensive technical update covering the latest legislative, regulatory and strategic developments shaping the SMSF sector. This session ensures you’re fully across the emerging issues and opportunities before we dive deeper into the day’s practical content.
2. Case-Study Driven Deep Dives
The remainder of the program is dedicated to an immersive exploration of specialist SMSF topics, all brought to life through our multi-generational case study. This practical format is designed to help you:
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See how rules and strategies apply in real-world scenarios
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Identify planning opportunities and risk areas
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Confidently implement solutions with your SMSF clients
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Build a more robust and future-ready SMSF advice process
With Division 296 tax, contributions, pensions, property and other structuring issues all threaded throughout the case study, you’ll leave with both the technical understanding and the practical application needed for your SMSF clients in the year ahead.
Buy your tickets
Make the smart move and secure your ticket to an SMSF day event, accessing our early bird pricing. Smarter SMSF subscription holders (CPD or documents) can take advantage of the member-only pricing up until the event dates. All tickets are subject to availability based upon venue capacity.
Super early bird ticket (8 – 31 December 2025) – $400 +GST- Early bird ticket (1 January – 15 February 2026) – $450 +GST
- Standard ticket (16 February 2026 – event date) – $630 +GST
- Corporate tickets (minimum 10 tickets) – see FAQs and contact us for pricing
- Member rate (anytime via coupon code) – $380 +GST
All ticket prices are subject to availability until sold out.
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Event partners
VALUED PARTNERS
Interested in being a sponsor at an SMSF Day event?
As we expect these events to be bigger than even before, we are increasing sponsorship opportunities for the SMSF Day 2026 events, including as Principal Partner (1) or as an event partner (up to 6 in some locations).
Send us an email, team@smartersmsf.com to request further information about our sponsorship packages and tell us why you think you’d be a great fit for the SMSF Day 2026 events.
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FAQs
The ticket provides the nominated attendee with access to attend the SMSF day event, which includes food and beverages throughout the day. Attendees will be provided with access to materials prior to the event should you wish to print. Attendees will also be awarded with 8 x CPD hours for attending the event.
Can’t find your member coupon code? Email us at team@smartersmsf.com to request the coupon code.
Yes, due to feedback from those wanting to attend the event but unable to for whatever reason, we will be live streaming the Melbourne event on Thursday, 26 March 2026. You can purchase a ticket to attend to Live Stream, noting that ticket prices for the live stream are the same as attending the live event.
Yes, both CPD and document subscription holders will be provided with a special member coupon code that will give access to a discounted ticket price to attend an SMSF Day event. This coupon code can be used at anytime up until the event to access the member price, subject to venue capacity. The ‘member-only’ coupon code is to be applied when purchasing tickets in the shopping cart.
Yes, but only for total ticket purchases of $1,200 or more. You should contact us at team@smartersmsf.com to request a coupon code to apply an agreed discount.
Smarter SMSF also offers a corporate ticket package for businesses that may wish to purchase a minimum of 10 tickets to any of the SMSF Day events around Australia. Please refer to the FAQs question “I am interested in corporate ticket pricing” for more details.
Smarter SMSF is offering the opportunity for organisations to purchase tickets (at a corporate rate) across any or all of the locations for the SMSF Day events. These tickets can be used by team members or alternatively purchased for professional-based clients (not SMSF trustees) – e.g. referral partners.
The minimum number of tickets to be purchased under a corporate package is 10, which can be allocated across multiple locations, or alternatively used at a single event. In circumstances where tickets are for a single location, Smarter SMSF can arrange to reserve a table(s) at the event for the corporate attendees.
To request a copy of the corporate brochure that includes ticket numbers and pricing, please email us at team@smartersmsf.com.
Yes, you will be provided with a link in the days before the event to access the event materials. This will allow you to print slides and other materials for the event should you wish to.
Smarter SMSF will not be providing printed copies of the materials, these will only be provided in electronic form, except for the case studies which will be printed and provided for attendees to work on at your respective table.
In additional to your thinking cap, we suggest a laptop or tablet so you can access the materials for the SMSF day event (unless you have decided to print them and bring with you).
Smarter SMSF will be providing limited printing materials for you on the day – e.g. case studies.
Yes, if you are unable to attend you can transfer the ticket to another attendee on the basis that you have contacted Smarter SMSF to advise of the updated attendee information for the event.
Yes, in some limited circumstances. Please see the fine print for further details.
Yes, CPD points will be awarded towards the SMSF Association (as an Accredited Educator), the major accounting bodies (CPA, CAANZ, IPA), and the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). CPD hours will also be broken down with the legislated CPD hours & for ASIC purposes, including the recognition of SMSF audit hours.
The CPD certificate will be issued within 5 business days following the event and will be sent to attendees by email.
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