Suburban Business Summit is a one-day event for local business owners, professionals, and community leaders who believe strong local businesses build strong communities.
We bring "big conference" ideas, speakers, and connections into suburban and regional areas, close to where you live and work. Our first Summit showed there's real demand for practical, no-hype learning and genuine local connections.
In 2026, we're growing into a series of local events across Australia, each with its own community flavour but the same goal: helping local businesses grow, collaborate, and lead. You'll find people from trades, charities, finance, professional services, health, retail, hospitality, education, and more.
At each Summit you can expect:
Suburban Business Summit is where local ambition meets practical support. Backing business. Driving success.
2026 Event Program
Updated: 16/03/26 11:20pm
MC: Derek Abel — Owner/Producer — Your Story
8:30 AM — Arrival Tea & Coffee — Exhibitor Floor Open
9:20 AM — Welcome Address & Acknowledgement to Country — David Abrahams
10:30 AM — Morning Tea — Championed by Chef Daniel
1:00 PM — 2:00 PM — Lunch & Networking — Catered by Living Gourmet and Fork & Knife
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM — Networking Drinks — Funhaus Factory
Be part of a full day dedicated to Central Coast business and leave with ideas and opportunities you can use straight away.
Register your interest and be first to know when tickets open for the next Central Coast event.
Gosford Regional Function Centre
Level 1, Gosford Library
By train: Gosford Station is an easy 5–7 minute walk from the library. Exit towards the CBD and follow the signs to Donnison Street.
Drop-off: There is a short-term drop-off area at the front of the library on Donnison Street, ideal for passengers or accessibility drop-offs.
The event is in the function/auditorium space on Level 1. Access is available via both stairs and a lift from the ground floor.
All public areas have step-free routes, with an accessible entrance and accessible toilets on the ground level.
The closest large car park is Gosford City Car Park, 1 Baker Street, a short walk to the library.
There is limited street parking on Donnison Street and Mann Street, so please allow extra time to find a space.
For all-day/free parking, you can use commuter car parks at Adcock Park or Racecourse Road, West Gosford, then walk or take public transport into the CBD.
We recommend arriving a little earlier to allow time for parking and the short walk to the venue.
Our partners, sponsors, and collaborators form a strong support network that helps make each event possible and amplifies its impact for the wider community.
