Summit to ‘armour’ SMEs for the future

Julie Watson from Stronger Than My Excuses

Coast company ‘Stronger Than My Excuses’ has curated a one-day summit entitled ‘Life On Mars’ to help armour small to medium sized businesses for the future.

Organisers have curated a full day of panel discussions, speakers, expos, entertainment, networking, complimentary food and refreshments and work breakout hubs – for those who need to keep an eye on the emails.

Taking place Wednesday March 2, the day is shaped around five panels with more than 20 speakers who are considered leaders in their fields.

Discussions will span: digital technologies and hybrid workforces; tactics for formulating business growth beyond 2030; industry and government support for businesses; and what will be required of leaders in the future.

The host for the panels is creator of the Culture of Things podcast and leadership business consultant Brendan Rogers.

Among the others speakers are Geoff Quattromani, Digital Transformation Manager at Johnson & Johnson; Simon Gould, Digital Marketing professional and Director at Orbit Marketing; Paula Martin, Regional Director of Business NSW Central Coast; Brett Connellan, surfer, shark attack survivor, motivational speaker, and documentary filmmaker; Central Coast Council Business Economic Development Manager, Andrew Powrie; Women on Boards Founder and Executive Director, Claire Braund; and Shaun Mielekamp, CEO Central Coast Mariners.

The event takes place from 8am until 5pm at Red Tree Theatre – Tuggerah with networking and drinks from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Wyong River Canoe Club, Royal Hotel, Wyong.

Tickets are $200 for the day.

Nicola Riches