Sydney Muster 28 May 2026
Muster Details
When: Thursday 28 May 2026, Registration opens 9:15AM.
Event starts 9:30AM (Sharp)– 3:30PM
Where: Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall, 511 Kent Street Sydney NSW, 2000
What's included: Practical grantmaking sessions, hands on activities, and a light lunch
Organiser: Grantmaking Musters are convened by the Institute of Grants Management, an Our Community enterprise (a sibling to SmartyGrants)
Who should attend: This muster is for people involved in administering, managing, awarding, or overseeing grants. It is not designed for grant seekers or grant writers. Registrations that do not meet this criteria may be cancelled.
Cost: THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
This is an in person Sydney muster is packed with practical insights, real world examples, and conversations that matter.
We will take a deep dive into what is working and what is not in outcomes focused, equitable, and low risk grantmaking. You will leave with practical tools you can use straight away, fresh perspectives, and stronger connections with peers across the sector.
Light lunch provided.
On the agenda
- Welcome and Kick Off
Opening remarks, acknowledgement of country and a clear outline of what the day will cover. - Analytics in Grantmaking
Why analytics matter, what makes a useful dashboard, and how to set reporting requirements that are practical and meaningful. Real examples and a live case study, with time for discussion. - SmartyGrants Roadmap
A look at upcoming product developments and priorities, including practical AI use cases and Communities of Practice. - Process Mapping: What’s at Stake
Why process design matters and how to get started. Practical guidance on mapping your grant process end to end and optimising workflows in SmartyGrants using stages, tasks and rules. - Local Guest Speaker - TBC (see below)
- Stand and Share - Question time
Opportunities to ask the panel and the room of Grantmakers a question!
Submit a question here: Sydney Question Time – Fill out form - Networking Lunch and Breaks
Time built in throughout the afternoon to connect, share ideas and strengthen your local network.
Call for Speakers
We are looking for local grantmakers who are willing to share real experience from the field.
You might have:
- A case study that delivered measurable outcomes
- A process you have improved or simplified
- A lesson learned the hard way
- A practical approach to managing risk or embedding equity
- Data or evaluation insights that changed how you work
Showcase your leadership, connect with experienced peers, and help lift the standard of grantmaking across Australia.
If you are interested in speaking, reach out ASAP at events@smartygrants.com.au