The Chamber’s 2025 Whitsunday Business Conference will be held Thursday 28 August 2025 at TAFE Queensland Whitsunday Campus, Cannonvale.
This special annual event will bring the region’s business community and stakeholders together for a day to connect and share experiences (the good, bad and the everything in-between!) and to celebrate our business community.
The Conference will feature an interactive program of local knowledge and regional expertise from a range of industries.
Keynote Presenter
Still driving the bus and honking your own horn? Maybe it’s time to sit in the passenger seat and let someone else share the wheel.
We are delighted to announce that Judy Porter of Shiift will open the Conference with an interactive and provocative presentation on Getting Out of Your Own Way.
Growing a passion into a business is a wild, rewarding ride. But what happens when you’re still in the driver’s seat, tooting your own horn, and holding the map with white knuckles?
At some point, you have to trust the team, step into the leadership space, and create a culture where your people can drive the vision forward with you – not just ride along.
In this presentation, Judy unpacks how personality traits, belief systems, and leadership style shape the way we trust (or micromanage). Let’s explore what it really takes to build a resilient business, team, and culture.
Program Highlights
This year’s conference program has been locally designed and presented, bringing together regional experts, business leaders, and practitioners who understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Whitsunday businesses.
Key program highlights:
- Official opening by Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Ry Collins.
- Kick-off power session with Judy Porter of Shiift.
- Speed dating session to get connected and meet organisations who can help your business.
- Four rounds of concurrent sessions, each offering practical insights, relevant tools, and real-world experience for your business.
- Closing off the day by focusing on next steps and actions for your business.
Registrations now open!
- Early Bird registrations closed 30 June
- Full day tickets sold out 9 July.
As full day tickets have sold out, we are now offering morning (9am-12:30pm) and afternoon (1:15pm-4:45pm) session-only tickets. These tickets include either morning or afternoon tea, not lunch.
- Chamber and Tourism Whitsundays member: $20 per person per morning or afternoon sessions
- Member of our Association Partners: $25 per person per morning or afternoon sessions
- Non members: $35 per person per morning or afternoon sessions
Event details
- What: 2025 Whitsunday Business Conference
- When: 9:00am-5:00pm Thursday 28 August 2025
- Where: TAFE Queensland Whitsundays Campus, 190 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale
Thanks!
The Chamber wishes to thank our major sponsors and media partner for their generosity and support of the 2025 Whitsundays Business Conference:
