TIFx Deep Dive into Innovation in Small & Family Business
Event description
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.
Keynote Speakers Announced
- "Mental Toughness for Sporting and Small Bsuiness Success" - Grant "Scooter" Patterson | Partalympian
- "What makes us human in a tech world" -Shelley Wild | People HQ
- "I IP, You IP, We all IP - Donna Patane | DRIPL Legal
- "Business technology tools to boost your business" - Heather Smith | Anise Consulting
* See below for speaker bios and full program!
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.
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
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 * Draft
This year's event features an exceptional lineup of speakers and facilitators who combine real-world experience with practical knowledge:
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Time |
Topic |
Facilitator / Speaker |
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8:30am |
Registrations and Networking |
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9am |
Welcome and Opening Acknowledgement of Country Welcome and Introduction |
Tara Diversi | Launch Y(E)P |
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Mental toughness for sporting and small business success |
Grant “Scooter” Patterson Paralympian Motivational Speaker |
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What makes us HUMAN in a TECH world |
Shelley Wild | People HQ |
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Self-employment success |
Roberta Aloia| My Pathway Sam Pearson | Mura Care Amber Elliot | Crochead |
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Pitch your small business |
1 minute pitch from small businesses in the room |
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Coffee break |
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Business technology tools to boost your business |
Heather Smith | Anise Consulting |
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I IP, You IP, We all IP |
Donna Patane | DRIPL |
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TBC |
TBC |
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12 noon |
Lunch and networking break |
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Taking your business to the next level session |
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Collaboration with others to drive your business growth |
Luke Deacon | CSIRO |
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TBC |
TBC |
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Incorporating design principles of tech giants |
Ash Ivory | Ivory Common |
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AI Agents & to boost your productivity |
Kate Fabian | AppIT consulting |
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Government support for your small business |
CSIRO Advance Queensland Customer Service, Digital, AusIndustry |
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Break |
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3pm |
World Cafe Mini-Workshops Choose 3 x 25 mins mini workshops Facilitated by Tracy Sheen | Digital Guide |
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Table 1 |
Content creation for different stages in the marketing funnel |
Mira Thornby | BANG Media |
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Table 2 |
Managing your finances when you’re self-employed |
Ben Cole | Fowlers |
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Table 3 |
Marketing and AI |
Omer Bernstein | Mindesigns |
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Table 4 |
Self-employment support |
Natalie Mooner | My Pathway |
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Table 5 |
Using Data for Push & Pull Marketing |
Vanessa Allen | Adhesive |
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Table 6 |
HR & Org Behaviour |
Phoebe Kitto | HR Dynamics |
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Table 7 |
Energy management for your small business |
Sophie Anderson | Cairns Coaching |
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Table 8 |
Social media to sell your service business |
Brody Oxenham | Manexo Media |
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Table 9 |
Q&A with the speakers 1 |
Heather Smith, TBC |
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Table 10 |
Q&A with the speakers 2 |
Ash Ivory, Kate Fabian |
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Table 11 |
Q&A with the speakers 3 |
Luke Deacon, Donna Patane |
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4:30pm |
Thank you and Close |
Tara Diversi | Launch Y(E)P |
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4:30pm |
TIFx Networking Small Business & Speaker Mixer |
Inclusive registration
Thanks to our valued partner My Pathway & Launch Y(E)P, this event has limited free registration for jobseekers, 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
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