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Coming September 2026

Suburban Business Summit — Illawarra

Dapto Ribbonwood Centre, Dapto
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
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Earlybird Tickets — Coming Soon

Be part of a full day dedicated to Northern Beaches business and leave with ideas and opportunities you can use straight away.

  • Hear real stories and practical insights from local leaders and innovators.
  • Get warm introductions to charities, trades, community leaders and ecosystem partners who back local business.
  • Put your business in front of local decision-makers and potential customers in one place.

Register your interest now — earlybird tickets for September 17 at Dapto Ribbonwood Centre open soon.

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Location and Travel

The Dapto Ribbonwood Centre is centrally located and easy to find, whether you're driving or using public transport for the Illawarra Summit.

Dapto Ribbonwood Centre 93-109 Princes Highway, Dapto NSW 2530
Adjacent to the Dapto Showgrounds and a short walk from Dapto Mall.
Thursday, September 17th, 2026

By Car

  • The centre is located right on the Princes Highway in the heart of Dapto.
  • Free on-site parking is available for attendees.
  • We recommend arriving a few minutes early to secure a parking spot and walk to the summit entrance.

By Bus

  • There are multiple bus routes servicing the area. Get off at the stops right near Dapto Mall or directly on the Princes Highway.
  • The closest bus stop is just a 50-metre (1-minute) walk from the centre's entrance.

By Train

  • If you are coming from further up or down the South Coast line, Dapto Train Station is approximately 650 metres away — an easy, flat 6-to-8 minute walk straight down to the venue.
Earlybird Tickets Available Soon
Suburban Business Summit

About Suburban Business Summit

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:

  • Simple, practical ideas you can use straight away
  • Real conversations and relationships that last beyond the day
  • A focus on how suburban businesses power Australia's economy and communities

Suburban Business Summit is where local ambition meets practical support. Backing business. Driving success.