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Whitsunday Business Conference Share your Story!

The Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 2025 Whitsunday Business Conference will be held 9am-5pm Thursday 28 August 2025 at TAFE Queensland Whitsunday Campus, Cannonvale.

This special annual event will bring the region’s business community and stakeholders together for a day of for a day of insights, connections, and game-changing ideas.

The Conference will feature an interactive program of local knowledge and regional expertise from a range of industries.

Wanted: Business Owners to Share Your Stories!
The Chamber is calling on local business owners, industry leaders, and innovators to take the stage!

The Chamber is keen to provide speaking opportunities in the Conference program for local businesses so we can share ideas, support each other, and build a thriving business community. Whether you’ve made small improvements or led major change, we want to hear from you!

If you want to be a speaker, panel guest, or just want to share special offers or prizes with attendees simply the Chamber's expression of interest form by 5pm Friday 9 May 2025.

Do you have a business story on one or more of the following themes?
• Success through partnerships – How collaboration between businesses and industries drives growth.
• Winning the talent game – Recruitment, retention & workplace culture done right, plus keeping the next-gen in the region.
• Future-proofing your business – Navigating supply chain disruptions, economic shifts and new opportunities.
• Sustainability & smart business – Boosting efficiency, reducing waste and innovating for long-term success.
• Leveraging digital & tech – AI, automation and digital marketing strategies that work.
• Business owner mindset – Get out of your own way! – Shift your thinking, challenge old habits and unlock new opportunities for growth.
• Lessons from local business leaders – Your journey, your challenges, your wins!

Not up for a speaking gig? There are other ways to get involved! If you would like to provide a Special Conference Offer or Prize, please contact the Chamber team.

Learn more: https://www.whitsundaycoastchamber.com.au/whitsundays-business-conference/

WHAT: Whitsunday Business Conference
WHERE: TAFE Queensland Whitsunday Campus, Cannonvale
WHEN: Thursday 28 August, 9am - 5pm

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