​FICO 2025 – Financial Independence, Career Optionality

​FICO 2025 is the premier conference designed to help Australian doctors and medical students take control of their financial futures. Inspired by the FIRE movement, the event is about more than just retiring early — it’s about creating flexibility, freedom, and choice, so you can practise medicine on your own terms or pursue other passions with confidence.

​What You’ll Gain

• ​Actionable wealth-building strategies across property, shares, venture capital, private equity, accounting, finance, law, and entrepreneurship

• ​Insights from experts who have successfully built financial freedom while balancing the realities of a medical career

• ​Practical workshops and case studies tailored to medical professionals at different career and financial stages

• ​Opportunities to connect with like-minded peers, mentors, and industry specialists in an open, supportive environment

​Who It’s For

• ​Doctors at all stages – from interns and registrars to experienced specialists who want more control over their financial future

• ​Medical students eager to make smart money moves early and set themselves up for long-term success

• ​Clinicians seeking career optionality – whether that means reducing hours, exploring other ventures, or transitioning into retirement without financial stress

• ​Anyone in the medical field looking to better understand investing, wealth protection, and building passive income streams

​Event Program

​Day 1 – Saturday 1 November 2025

• ​8:00am – Registrations

• ​8:30am – Welcome & Investing 10 Years of IFD

• ​9:00am – Keynote: Grow

• ​9:45am – Home Sweet Home (Residential Property)

• ​10:30am – Morning Tea

• ​11:15am – Shares & ETFs

• ​12:00pm – Keynote

• ​12:45pm – Lunch

• ​1:45pm – Asset Allocation

• ​2:30pm – Managing Risk

• ​3:15pm – Afternoon Tea

• ​3:45pm – Property vs ETF Debate

• ​4:30pm – Structuring Your Investments

• ​5:15pm – Wrap Up

• ​6:30pm – Gala Dinner

​Day 2 – Sunday 2 November 2025

• ​8:30am – Welcome to Wholesale Investing

• ​9:15am – Angel Investing

• ​10:00am – Startup Pitch (5 Companies)

• ​10:45am – Morning Tea

• ​11:15am – Venture Capital

• ​12:00pm – Private Equity

• ​12:45pm – Lunch

• ​1:45pm – Commercial Property Masterclass

• ​2:30pm – Property Development as an Investment

• ​3:15pm – Afternoon Tea

• ​3:45pm – Keynote: Finding Purpose

• ​4:30pm – Estate Planning Panel

• ​5:15pm – Closing Remarks

​Note: the program may slightly change or adjust.

​Featured Speakers

• ​Jonathan Pain – The Pain Report

• ​Roger Wheelahan – Smart Start FS

• ​Bi Mian – IFD Group

• ​Jessica Brady – Fierce Podcast

• ​Steve Palise – Palise Property

• ​Munzurul Khan – KHI Partners

• ​Rich Harvey – PROPERTYBUYER

• ​Alissa Childs & Elouise Dooley – Two Birds One Loan

• ​Rayn Ong – Archangel Venture

• ​Samar McHeileh – Scale Investors

• ​Jonathan Hoe – Nash Capital

• ​Ying Yi Cheng – Coolabah Capital

• ​Amandeep Hansra – Medical Angels / CCIM

• ​Ed Hooper – GXE

​More speakers to be announced

​Event Format & Extras

• ​Venue: Grand Ballroom, Rydges World Square, Sydney

• ​Exhibition: 10 – 12 exhibitors offering delegates direct access to industry-leading products, services, and investment opportunities

• ​Catering: Fully catered including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea each day

• ​Gala Dinner: Relaxed networking evening for 100 guests with plated dinner and drinks

​Accommodation

​Travelling interstate or want to stay for the night? Rydges World Square is offering an exclusive discount for delegates. Book directly here: https://www.rydges.com/private-page/discounted-accommodation-rate/

​👉 Secure your ticket now and join hundreds of doctors and students building financial freedom and career optionality at FICO 2025.