Next Event · 2026 Season Opener

Suburban Business Summit — Northern Beaches

Warriewood Community Centre, Northern Beaches
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026  ·  8:00am – 4:00pm
Book Tickets Now for 30th June General Admission from $95.70 · Lunch & networking included
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Book Tickets Now for 30th June

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.

Book your ticket now and secure your seat for 30 June at Warriewood Community Centre.

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On The Day

Speakers

Krystal Petzer

Krystal Petzer

Tradie Success Stories — Hire a Hubby

Aaron Kemp

Aaron Kemp

Trades For Trades Association — Making money in challenging environments

AI Focus for Business

AI is changing how business gets done, and you don't need to be "techy" to benefit. This relaxed, interactive session is for local business owners, leaders, and teams who want to swap ideas with neighbours, see what's working in real life, and walk away with simple ways to use AI to work smarter, not harder.

Kim Fernandez

Kim Fernandez

AI Collab

Redefine Outsourcing in Business

Martin Vana

Martin Vana

Redefine Finance

Frank Burke

Frank Burke

Redefine Finance

Mhairi Holway

Mhairi Holway

People Easy

Hayden Harvey

Hayden Harvey

Wise Allies

Charity Collaboration

How business + community partnerships create impact.

Tracy Hall

Tracy Hall

Anna Dengate

Anna Dengate

June 30 · Warriewood Community Centre

Day Program

A full day of speakers, panels, networking and an after function at Collaroy Theatre.

8:00am

Expo

Expo Open, Registration & Welcome

Main Stage

Opening Session

OpeningOfficial Opening & Acknowledgement to Country — Mayor Sue Heins
Panel 1The Story of the Northern Beaches — Kristen Austin | Panellists: Kay Godfrey & Chantal Harris
PresentationAI Focus for Business — Kim Fernandes
10:30am

Break

Morning Tea / Expo Engagement

11:00am

Main Stage

Trades & Collaboration

TalkTrades for Trades Association — Aaron Kemp
TalkTradie Success Stories — Crystal Petzer
Panel 2Redefine Outsourcing in Business — Martin Vana | Panellists: Hayden Harvey, Mhairi Holoway & Frank Burke

Main Stage

Inspiration & Community Impact

SpeakerCommunity Projects — Christine McCormack
SpeakerFrom Death to the Voice of Radio — Simon Harrison
Panel 3Charity Collaboration — Panellists: Tracy Harris & Anna Dengate
1:00pm

Break

Lunch & Networking

2:00pm

Main Stage

Future Focused Business

Panel 4Enough is Enough @ Collaroy Theatre — Mary Eason | Panellists: Aaron Kemp & Christine McCormack
AmbassadorAmbassador Business – Spinning Axis — Lucy & Paris Major
Panel 5Business Allies — Michell Cudmore | Panellists: Lucas Hazleton & Darcy O'Callaghan

Closing

Closing Session

Final RemarksKristen Austin & Luke Griffin
4:00pm

Close

Event Close

Catering by GatherGraze & Co

Location and Travel

Warriewood Community Centre is easy to find whether you're driving or catching public transport.

Warriewood Community Centre Corner of Jacksons Road and Pittwater Road, Warriewood
Next to Boondah Reserve, a short walk from Warriewood Square.
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 · 8:00am – 4:00pm

By car

  • From Pittwater Road, turn into Jacksons Road.
  • Follow the signs to Warriewood Community Centre and the nearby parking areas.
  • Allow a few extra minutes to park and walk to the entrance.

By bus

  • Get off near Warriewood Square or at a stop near Jacksons Road on Pittwater Road.
  • Walk a few minutes along the footpath on Jacksons Road towards Boondah Reserve.
  • The community centre is on the corner, next to the reserve.
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.

Ready to be part of the Northern Beaches Summit?