Sunshine Coast Tech Summit 2026

Whether you're a startup founder, established business owner, technology professional, student or simply curious about the future of tech innovation on the Sunshine Coast, the annual Sunshine Coast Tech Summit offers a unique opportunity to learn from subject matter experts, build valuable connections, discover new ideas and be inspired by local success stories. Join us for a day of insight, inspiration and practical takeaways that could help shape the next stage of your business, career or entrepreneurial journey.

2026 Theme - Winning the Market: The Tech Leader's Playbook for Growth, Sales and Storytelling

Our annual Tech Summit is split into two distinct sessions:

• 1.45pm - 3.30pm Annual Tech Connect focused on education, learning and professional development

• 3.45pm - 4.30pm Barside Natter focused on new ideas and local success stories

Agenda for the Tech Connect Session:

• 1.30pm Arrival

• 1.45pm Welcome and address from Councillor Terry Landsberg

• 2.00pm – 2.30pm Session 1: Strategy with Therese Kosmer - explore how your organisation can align strategy, performance and purpose to build high-performing, future-focused teams and achieve sustainable outcomes.

• 2.30pm – 3.00pm Session 2:  Sales and Customer Service with Jackie Klus - developing strong customer relationships, service excellence and effective sales practices in driving business growth.

• 3.00pm – 3.30pm Storytelling and Marketing with Ebony Parke and Willow Stott - discover how purposeful storytelling, brand strategy and audience engagement can strengthen customer connections, build trust and drive business growth through authentic marketing.

If you feel your Company's expertise is a best-kept secret...then you cannot miss the 2026 Sunshine Coast Tech Summit!

After the Tech Connect session, grab a drink from the bar (on us) and settle in for the Barside Natter, featuring a walk the talk success story!

Agenda for the Barside Natter:

Unwind, connect and be inspired at our popular Barside Natter session, where you'll hear from a leading innovator and industry changemaker who has helped shape the growth and success of a high-performing Australian organisation.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into business growth, future-focused thinking, and the importance of embracing change in a competitive environment. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or aspiring innovator, you'll leave inspired by what's possible through vision, perseverance, and collaboration, while gaining practical ideas to help grow and future-proof your own organisation.

If turning vision into results matters to you... then you can't miss Barside Natter.

Ticket Types:

• Members Tech Connect + Barside Natter: $79 (save $10 a ticket) - including members of Sunshine Coast Tech Alliance, UniSC Innovation and Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce

• Non-Members Tech Connect + Barside Natter: $99 (save $10 a ticket)

• Student Tech Connect + Barside Natter: $49 (save $10 a ticket)

• Tech Connect only: Members $45 | Non-Members $55 | Students $29

• Barside Natter only: Members $45 | Non-Members $55 | Students $29

Secure your tickets now to be part of the region's digital future!