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.
Full Program
Conference Tickets
Tickets include morning and afternoon tea, and lunch. Early bird registrations are now open.
Early Bird registrations close 30 June
Members (Chamber and Tourism Whitsundays): $79 two-for-one tickets
Association Partners: $79 each
Non-Members: $99 each
1 July to 28 August
Members (Chamber and Tourism Whitsundays): $99 two-for-one tickets
Association Partners: $99 each
Non-Members: $129 each
Thanks!
The Chamber wishes to thank our major sponsors and media partner for their generosity and support of the 2025 Whitsundays Business Conference:
