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 council officers.
In 2025, MAVlab - the MAV's new innovation lab - is leading the programming and delivery of the MAV Annual Conference and Service Awards Gala Dinner, along with other innovation events and awards, with more information coming soon.
Save the date for this year's Annual Conference and Service Awards Gala Dinner – Thursday 9 October.
2024 Annual Conference
Victorian local government's premier event, the MAV Annual Conference & Dinner was held on Thursday 12 September 2024 at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.
The conference theme 'Celebrating our work, reimagining the future, and creating optimism for what's ahead' explored 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.
2024 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.
The awards were presented at the 2024 MAV Annual Conference & Dinner.