Deep Dive into Innovation in Small & Family Business 2025

Elevate Your Business: Innovation That Works

Are those innovative ideas for your business constantly being pushed aside by day-to-day operations? You're not alone, and the TIFx Deep Dive into Innovation in Small and Family Business is a chance for you to work on your business, be inspired, connect and grow.

We're excited to invite you to the 2025 Deep Dive into Innovation in Small & Family Business – a full day dedicated to practical innovation, valuable connections, and fresh perspectives for your business.

Why Join Us This Year?

Our carefully crafted program brings together practical expertise, inspiring stories, and hands-on learning in one value-packed day. Previous participants have consistently shared how this event helped them:

Technology Made Simple: Discover practical, affordable technologies you can implement to streamline operations and reach more customers.
Evaluate innovative solutions: Determine what innovations are worth investing in and understand the opportunities as well as the risks.
Diversify Your Income: Learn strategies to develop alternative revenue streams that can sustain your business during downturns
Build True Resilience: Connect with people who've successfully navigated recent external events (COVID-19, Natural Disasters, Personal circumstanced) and gain actionable frameworks to strengthen your business and personal resilience against future challenges
Access Funding Opportunities: Learn about available support programs specifically designed for small and family businesses.
Renew Your Business Vision: Find fresh perspective and renewed enthusiasm for your business's future
Build lasting connections: Build and strengthen relationships with the entrepreneurship and small business community to help you grow personally and professionally.

What to Expect on the Day

Whether you're an established family business or a growing small enterprise, our flexible format allows you to focus on what matters most to you:

Inspirational keynote sessions from leaders who have been successful and overcome challenges.
Engaging presentations from respected business innovators who understand the unique challenges of regional businesses
Expert panels sharing insights on digital transformation, business resilience, and sustainable growth
Interactive workshops on key topics including AI implementation, funding opportunities, digital marketing, and operational efficiency
Choose your own adventure by identifying and attending the world-café workshops that align with you the most.
Facilitated networking that creates meaningful connections
Business showcase opportunities to present your innovations to a receptive audience

2025 Program Highlights

This year's event features an exceptional lineup of speakers and facilitators who combine real-world experience with practical knowledge:

Morning sessions: Keynote presentations and expert discussions on navigating innovation as a small or family business
Lunchtime networking: Connect with speakers, fellow business owners, and support organisations
Afternoon workshops: Choose from 12 targeted mini-workshops addressing specific business challenges
Business showcase: Selected participants will have the opportunity to pitch their innovations

Who Will Benefit Most?

This event is designed specifically for:

Small and family business owners looking for practical innovation strategies
Entrepreneurs wanting to connect with the FNQ business ecosystem
Business leaders interested in sustainable growth opportunities
Anyone seeking to update their business for today's changing marketplace

Inclusive registration

Thanks to our valued partners, this event has limited free registration for microbusiness owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and heavily subsidised registration for small to medium business owners and other stakeholders.

This event is included as a bonus for Platinum and Gold pass holders for the Tropical Innovation Festival, but separate registration is required.

Register today to secure your place at this practical, results-focused event.

Pitch Your Small Business Innovation - Do you have an innovative solution to help small businesses? Apply to pitch your innovation in our dedicated pitch session where you'll connect with potential investors, partners and customers. You can apply to pitch here. https://forms.office.com/r/MXqvcVNbuN

Partner or exhibit your product/service – If you would like to partner with TIFx Deep Dive into Small and Family Business, please reach out for more information. https://forms.office.com/r/yDm7rcJL1N

Part of the 2025 Tropical Innovation Festival. Explore more events at tropicalinnovationfestival.com.au