Ballarat Showcase June 2025
Event description
JOIN US! BALLARAT REGIONAL SHOWCASE 2025
ICN Victoria invites you to connect with project owners, developers, and major contractors at our Ballarat Regional Showcase on Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
This in-person event, supported by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is designed to strengthen regional supply chains and highlight upcoming infrastructure and investment opportunities across Ballarat and the state.
Understanding how early engagement can help SMEs secure work will be a key theme—learn how positioning your business early in the project lifecycle can open doors to real opportunities.
You’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with project owners and regional supply chain including designers, contractors, and procurement leads, gaining practical insights into their upcoming needs and expectations.
Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025
🕔 Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM (formalities to commence at 4pm)
📍 Venue: The Goods Shed, Ballarat
Why Attend?
This showcase offers a valuable opportunity to hear from project owners and major stakeholders on key regional and state-wide projects and connect with the Ballarat supply chain. Project and speaker details will be announced soon.
What to Expect
Networking with key decision-makers and industry players
Learn about ICN Gateway and discover how to leverage the platform to unlock new opportunities.
This is a free event and is a must-attend for regional SMEs looking to grow their networks and win future work.
Agenda
3.30pm – Registration desk opens
4.00pm – Welcome and Acknowledgement - Nick Foa, CEO, ICN Victoria
4.10pm – Project 1 - MARS Stadium (RSIP)
4.20pm – Project 2 - Ballarat Base Hospital (VHBA)
4.30pm – Project 4 - Project blue bird development - George Western Foods/Mauri
4.40pm – Suburban Rail Loop East, Tunnels North - Terra Verde JV
4.45pm – TICN Gateway Overview
4.50pm – Closing Remarks
5.00pm – Networking
6.00pm – Event concludes
Speakers
David Purdue, Kane Nicholson JV |
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Matt Wittle, Built |
Steve Kennedy, George Western Foods/Mauri
Prior experience includes automotive components industry (FMP Group) with roles including Operational leadership, major project/change management and R&D Engineering roles in Ballarat and Asia.
Steve remains based locally in the Ballarat region and is passionate about food manufacturing in Australia that provides sustainable benefits for both business and local communities. |
Cameron Spence, Terra Verde |
Exclusive Bonus Workshop- Limited Seats
In this 30-minute pre-event workshop, ambitious business leaders attending the Showcase will understand how to position their business ahead of their competition for tenders or projects. Lead by 25eight CEO, Sam Hurley, you'll walk away knowing what you need to focus on and how to turn project engagement into long term growth.
25eight has helped tens of thousands of Australian businesses reach their next stage of growth. As a strategic partner of ICN, they run the Industry Growth Business Accelerator exclusively for subscribers looking to expand into new or existing markets.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis, so please register now if you are interested in attending to secure your spot
👉 Register your interest for the FREE workshop here
For Showcase Inquiries
📧 events@icnvic.org.au
Accommodation Offer
Quest Ballarat Station are pleased to offer an exclusive voucher code providing 12% off the Best Available Rate (BAR) for the event date, valid for stays one day before and after the event. This offer applies to prepaid bookings and includes a 7-day cancellation policy—cancellations made at least 7 days prior to arrival will incur no charge, while cancellations within 7 days will be charged one night’s stay per night cancelled. To activate this offer, please use ICNVIC2025.
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