Better Connections, Better Business

This is the business event in 2024 you can’t afford to miss.

A 2 1/2 hour interactive session with dynamic thought leaders and local specialists. You’ll leave inspired as to what’s possible to evolve, an understanding on how you can be more productive and the power of AI

Learn more on how to:

➡️ Be more productive through the use of AI

➡️ The importance of Digital Innovation & skills needed

➡️ Protect your business from cyber threats

➡️ Build your brand and customer base

➡️ Followed by a Networking Lunch

➡️ And closing with a one hour WORKSHOP on “What AI can (and can’t) do for your business”.

Presented by Accenture

Business nbn – ‘Always on’ Presentation As 80% of all Australian data traffic runs through its network, nbn reveals interesting data on how Australians are going online. You will be surprised to learn about Australia’s busiest data day of the year, rapidly increasing number of devices in homes, and data hungry suburbs during this entertaining presentation.  

David Pollock, National Business & Industry Stakeholder Manager  

Be inspired by the Future Skills Organisation (FSO) on “Digital Capability, A National Priority” and the role, value and benefits digital skills bring your business and the digital upskilling that governments, business and communities need to work toward for future jobs. (Based on evidence that estimated that 90% of jobs will require one or more digital skills over the next five years).

Patrick Kidd OBE OAM, Chief Executive Officer

The True Cost of a Cyber Attack: Preparing for Resilience
Ever wondered how your business would cope with a cyber-attack? How much would it cost, how many days would you be down, what are the legal ramifications, and not to mention
reputation damage?
This presentation will run through a real-life cyber-attack, discussing its impact and the aspects involved in recovery efforts. We will then cover what your business could put in
place now to help mitigate damage, reduce costs, and become more cyber-resilient against such attacks.

Chris Haigh is the Chief Information Security Officer at Mercury IT, a cybersecurity expert, and leader with over 25 years of experience in helping businesses manage their cybersecurity risk across Australia, Europe, the USA, and South Africa.

Cath Nicholson from HR Central will share how an HR Information system can help you get back your time, eliminate human error and have one central and secure storage location.

HR Central provide innovative HR solutions. Unlimited HR advice via email or telephone; Tailored policies and procedures for your business to be compliant with Fair Work and HR best practices.

Luke Faccini  is the founder of The Sponge and a brand storyteller. In order to leverage AI you need to have a great brand  and Luke will share how in a purpose hungry world we help make your brand the customers obvious choice.

Thanks to Lisa and all involved in bringing such an inciteful event to our regional location. All presentations were interesting, engaging and full of useful information. Now to unpack it all work out what is best for my business!

Kelly Pearson – Ladygarden Wines