About Suburban Business Summit - Hornsby
Join us at the Suburban Business Summit - Hornsby and connect with local business owners and leaders from trade, charities, finance, food manufacturing, council, auto trades, schools, health practitioners, venue managers who understand the challenges you face.
You’ll gain practical ideas and strategies you can use right away to help your business grow and succeed.
Meet 100+ like-minded professionals and industry experts, and build meaningful connections that open doors to new opportunities.
Learn from 28+ experienced speakers who share real-world insights tailored to our community’s unique business landscape.
Take advantage of the early bird special and secure your spot today.
Suburban Business Summit
2025 Event Program
Updated: 03/11/25 2:50pm
Morning Sessions
9:20 am - Welcome Address - Nathan Tilbury – Local Councillor
9:30 am - Entrepreneur Tibo Roumagoux - The Startup Journey
9:50 am - Isuru Da Silva -Panel - Chasing Clicks Beyond Our Reach
10:20 am - Tim MItchell - Inspirational Speaker - Cookieman & Local Business Success
10:40 am - Networking Morning Tea Break with Cookieman
11:10 am - Stephen Holland - Panel - Challenges of Employment for local trades
11:40 am - Karen Sander - Inspirational Speaker - Stories That Build Business
Afternoon Sessions
12:00 am - Alexandra Quinn - Panel - Navigating Business Growth When AI Rewrites the Rules
12:30 am - Independant for Hornsby - Nathan Tilbury - Small Business & Council Collaborativeness
1:00 pm - Networking Lunch with White Olive & COHO
2:00 pm - Jo Nipperess - Panel - Health and Community Over Jobs and Growth
2:30 pm - Ivan Ang - Inspirational Speaker - Planning for the Future
3:10 pm - Sean Collins - Panel - How Can Businesses Better Engage Their Community.
3:40 pm - Wrap-Up the day
Evening Activities
Sponsored by LinkedIn Local North Shore from 4:30pm @ The Asquith Club
4:30 pm - Local Business Networking Featuring - Paris Major (National YOYO Champion)
6:00 pm - Networking cont. w/ Barefoot Bowls (Families Welcome)
Local Councillor Spotlight
Nathan Tilbury
Nathan Tilbury, a long-serving and independent Hornsby Shire councillor known for his community-first approach, joins us to share key initiatives underway in Brooklyn’s seafood industry and the broader Hornsby transformation, highlighting efforts to create new business opportunities that support local jobs and strengthen community well-being while protecting the unique character and environment of the Shire.
Inspiring Stories
Tibo Roumagoux - Tap4Change
An accomplished entrepreneur and leader, serving as the Founder at Tap4Change, Pitch Club, and the T4C Foundation, with a passion for connecting communities to drive positive social impact. Tap4Change is making donating to charity easy and accessible.
Tim Mitchell - Cookieman
From Mount Kuring-gai to the USA, this Cookie’s on a mission to crumble limits, rise to every challenge, and bake up sweet success. With bold ideas, hard work, and a sprinkle of Aussie spirit, they're proving that dreams, like cookies, are best when shared fresh out of the oven.
Ivan Ang - MyPathWealth
Ivan Ang’s journey shows how true leadership grows from self-awareness and purpose. He inspires others to overcome doubts and build a lasting legacy, preparing for whatever the future brings by turning challenges into opportunities.
Karen Sander - Story Room Global
Karen Sander - Story Room Global
Telling real stories helps customers connect, remember, and trust a brand. Facts and ads fade, but stories build loyalty and lasting relationships.
Karen Sander, founder of The Story Room Global, shows how authentic storytelling brings people together and creates meaningful, memorable experiences.
Panel Hosts
Get ready to be inspired by an all-star lineup of panel speakers at our upcoming business summit! These industry leaders are at the top of their fields and ready to share valuable insights. The summit features dynamic panels covering health and community, AI, and the digital environment, designed to spark innovation and meaningful connections.
Isuru De Silva
Oz Media Digital
Alexandra Quinn
Dream Warriors Coaching
Jo Nipperess
English Speaking and Conversation Practice
Sean Collins
Encite Partners
Andrew Third
Andrew Third
Networking Entertainment
Paris Major
Australia National Yo Yo X Division
Spinning Autism and ADHD out of sight
Spinning Axis Business
Barefoot Bowls
Asquith Club have kindly offered Barefoot Bowls for those who would like to kick on at the afterparty.
We'd love to see you there!
Save the date, tell your friends, and get ready for a one-of-a-kind conference.
We’re excited to see you there!
Supporters
Hornsby Connect
Hornsby Connect strives to provide hope and support to those in need within our community. We operate on a “hand up” philosophy, offering essential services that empower individuals to overcome challenges and improve their circumstances. Our initiatives focus on reducing social isolation, promoting dignity, and building a more inclusive society.
Tap4Change
Tap4Change is a next-generation donation platform designed to make giving easy, transparent, and rewarding.
Built for Gen Z and Millennials, Tap4Change empowers users to support causes they care about with just a few clicks, helping drive social impact in a way that’s simple and effective.
Caterers
COHO Berowra
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