Live and Virtual SMEs Event 2021

Small Business Connections Summit

Thu 22^nd April 2021 | Thu 16 - Fri 17^th September 2021

Small Business Connections platform provides a unique showcase for companies across all industry sectors, and engages with thousands of visitors & delegates, with over two hundred exhibitors, sponsors and speakers.

Small Business Connections is in Business to Assist Small Business to learn, engage and grow.

SBC Leaders Luncheon

12:30-02:00PM

The business leaders luncheon is a high-profile event linking Australian businesses with the most important leaders within the Australia-Asia space. With the keynote address to be given by high profile speakers, this is an event not to be missed.

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SBC Mix-at-Six Networking

05:30-06:30PM

SBC Mix at Six Networking Function allows delegates to forge relationships and connect exhibitors and industry leaders. It is a perfect setting to discuss presentations and products, and provides unrivalled opportunities to broaden your business network, share ideas and exchange business experiences.

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SBC Summit Program

Thursday, 22^nd April 2021

Time	Event
08:30 AM	Registration
09:00 AM-10:30 AM	SBC Forum Session ONE
10:30 AM-11:00 AM	Coffee Break B2B Expo
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	SBC Forum Session TWO
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM	SBC Business Leaders Luncheon
02:10 PM - 03:20 PM	SBC Forum Session THREE
03:20 PM - 04:15 PM	Coffee Break B2B Expo
04:15 PM - 05:20 PM	SBC Forum Session FOUR

Thursday, 16^th September 2021

Time	Event
08:30 AM	Registration
09:00 AM-10:30 AM	SBC Forum Session ONE
10:30 AM-11:00 AM	Coffee Break- Small Business Expo
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	SBC Forum Session TWO
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM	SBC Business Leaders Luncheon
02:10 PM - 03:20 PM	SBC Forum Session THREE
03:20 PM - 04:15 PM	Coffee Break- Small Business Expo
04:15 PM - 05:20 PM	SBC Forum Session FOUR
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM	SBC Mix-at-Six Networking Function

Friday, 17^th September 2021

Time	Event
08:30 AM	Registration
09:00 AM-10:30 AM	SBC Forum Session ONE
10:30 AM-11:00 AM	Coffee Break- Small Business Expo
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	SBC Forum Session TWO
12:30 PM - 02:00 PM	SBC Business Leaders Luncheon
02:10 PM - 03:20 PM	SBC Forum Session THREE
03:20 PM - 04:15 PM	Coffee Break- Small Business Expo
04:15 PM - 05:20 PM	SBC Forum Session FOUR
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM	SBC Mix-at-Six Networking Function

Some of our speakers
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Vivienne Ryan

Host of Small Business Connections TV

David Price

Co-Founder & Global - CEO at BizPay

LAUREN MOLONEY

General Manager, Growth & Customer Commercialisation SMB – News Xtend

DAVID ROBERTSON

Head of Economic and Market Research - Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

CRAIG GILLIES

Australia Cyber Security Centre

Small Business Connections Summit & Small Business Expo virtual events will be presented in April and September live and virtual to assist and empower business to embrace the challenges ahead.

22 April 2021 (Delegate Ticket)
16-17 September 2021

As Government support and programs roll out following this year’s federal Budget, the last quarter of the year pending the holiday break and the start in 2021 is a critical time for SMEs to revive and develop key strategies to face the many uncertainties of operating a business in today’s market place.

Positioned as the last major SME business event this year, the combined Small Business Connections Summit and Small Business Expo will include over one hundred speakers and exhibitors and host thousands of visitors over live and virtual in April and September.

Summit Topics

Critical topics on a range of important issues for SMEs including,

Funding options for SMEs in 2021, banks ,non-banks, fintech’s, grants, joint ventures, trade sales, M & A, review the latest funding solutions.
Managing Cash Flow in the covid-norm
Understand and adapt to compile and engage with key Government support programs and assistance.
Engaging with the digital economy understanding the many options for growth.
Staying on top of Health and Wellness issues, the pressures of doing business today.

Cyber Security critical issues ,legal obligations, govt support and solutions.
Marketing matters more than ever in a sales lead recovery, review the latest trends, and how to add to the bottom line.
Innovation and technologies adapt in the era of digitisation.
Business opportunities post covid-19.

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Business leaders & industry experts
Government speakers

Small Business Connections Summit Speakers include representatives from the government sector, business leaders, c-level executives from publicly listed and major privately held companies, industry experts, opinion leaders, industry experts and key decision makers.

Keynote sessions with Government Ministers and Business Leaders.
Panel discussions and case studies
Workshops and networking forums.
Delegates will engage with high-quality content with a focus on financial services, domestic and international trade, innovative digital marketing strategies, cutting-edge tech, trends, and services, and the evolving B2B marketplace and business essentials.

Small Business Connections Summit is a major focus for SMEs across all industry sectors

Attending and/or sponsoring or exhibiting at the SBC Summit & Small Business Expo will help get your business back on track and minimise economic challenges with a focus on 2021.

SME growth and development are the cornerstone of the Small Business Connections Summit & Small Business Expo showcasing business successes, trends and solutions; address challenges and strategies in constantly changing marketplaces; connect entrepreneurs, thought leaders, social media influencers, government facilitators, industry experts and c-level executives from around Australia.

Small Business Connections (SBC) will harness an extensive network of SME stakeholders to present the inaugural Small Business Connections Summit & Small Business Expo 2021.

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Want to get involved?

We have a number of limited speaking spots and sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available.