Build Your Own Conference Experience

If you're going to invest a day away from your business, it needs to be worth it.  

That's exactly what the 2026 Whitsunday Business Conference has been designed to deliver.  

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No fluff. Just practical ideas, valuable connections, and fresh thinking to help you work smarter, grow stronger, and tackle the challenges facing business today.  

Better still, it's a conference designed by Whitsunday business owners, for Whitsunday business owners.  

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7:30am | Coffee & Conversations  

Arrive early to catch up over coffee and juice before the formal program begins. This is where the conversations start.  

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8:30am | Think Differently  

Keynote speaker Ian Cohen will challenge the way you think about branding, communication, and reputation – sharing practical strategies that can create lasting commercial value for your business.

10:00am | Build Your Own Conference  

No two businesses are the same, so your Conference experience shouldn't be either.  

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Choose the sessions most relevant to your business, covering topics such as:  

• Building your brand. Protecting your reputation. Increasing your worth. Growing your communication.  

• Future-Ready in Practice: Simple Strategies for Smarter Business Systems and AI  

• Connecting with Big Business  

• The Future Workforce: Creating Teams That Speak Up, Contribute & Innovate  

• Busy but broke? Profitable on paper but short on cash?  

• Your Brand in Action  

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You'll leave with ideas you can put into practice immediately—not six months from now.  

12:50pm | Keep the Momentum Going  

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The learning doesn't stop when the presentations finish.  

The Conference Long Lunch and Business Expo provide the opportunity to meet exhibitors, discover new products and services, explore procurement and funding opportunities, and continue conversations with fellow business owners.  

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Here's a more editorial version that highlights the value to delegates rather than reading like a list of exhibitors:  

From finance and insurance to telecommunications, workforce development, education, media, procurement, and major project opportunities, you'll connect with organisations that can genuinely help move your business forward. Meet representatives from Bendigo Community Bank Cannonvale–Proserpine, Brisbane 2032, Club Whitsunday, James Cook University, nbn Co., Option Insurance Brokers, StarFM, TAFE Queensland, Whitsunday Life, and Whitsunday Regional Council's Corporate Services, Procurement and Investment Attraction teams – all in one place, all ready to connect with local business.  

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The best business opportunities often begin with a conversation.  

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The Whitsunday Business Conference creates dozens of them in just one day.  

Bring your team. Bring your questions. Leave with ideas, contacts, and opportunities that could shape your business for years to come.  

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Powered by Partnership  

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The Whitsunday Business Conference is more than a one-day event – it's a community effort, made possible by businesses and organisations that are committed to supporting a stronger, more connected Whitsundays.  

The Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry sincerely thanks this year's Conference partners, exhibitors, and supporters for investing in an event that brings together local businesses to learn, connect, and grow.

This year's partners include Whitsunday Life, Bendigo Community Bank Cannonvale–Proserpine, Club Whitsunday, PCYC Whitsunday, AWB First Aid First, Brisbane 2032, James Cook University, Mrs Bean Coffee Van, nbn Co., Option Insurance Brokers, Rilo Real Fruit Ice Cream & Smoothies, Smooth Sailing Finance Consulting, StarFM, TAFE Queensland, and Whitsunday Regional Council.  

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Their support helps the Chamber deliver an affordable, high-quality Conference featuring inspiring speakers, practical learning sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and an interactive Business Expo showcasing organisations that support regional business success.  

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‍There are still a limited number of exhibitor opportunities available.  

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If your business wants to showcase its products or services, generate new leads, and connect with more than 100 business owners and decision-makers, now is the time to secure your place.  

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To enquire about exhibiting at the Conference Long Lunch and Business Expo, contact the Chamber team today on admin@whitsundaycoastchamber.com.au  

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