Forum Day
19th September Establishment Sydney (SOLD OUT)
Get ready for an action-packed day filled with networking, insightful talks, lively discussions, and plenty of networking opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just diving in, there's something for everyone! From early morning coffee chats to post event celebrations, this is the place to connect with the EtA Community.
Education Day
20th September Sydney School of Entrepreneurship, Ultimo
Get ready to jump back into the classroom for an adventure-packed day featuring six sessions bursting with real-world wisdom. Our lineup of speakers, each an expert in their industry will share their most practical and actional insights, leaving you armed and ready to put your learnings into action!
Discover what awaits you.
Check out highlights from the 2023 event.
Confirmed Speakers
Keynote
Bernard Salt AM
Bernard heads The Demographics Group which provides advice on demographic, consumer and social trends for business.
He is well known to the wider community for his penchant for identifying and tagging new tribes and social behaviours, and he is a twice-weekly columnist with The Australian newspaper.
Bernard is also one of the most in-demand speakers on the Australian corporate speaking circuit, and he is responsible for popularising the phrase “smashed avocado” globally.
He was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2017 Australia Day honours.
Sponsored by Nexia Australia
Special Guest Speaker
Kristina Rivers
Kristina is a Guinness World Record Holder - Fastest Woman to Cycle Across Australia. Her achievement wasn't without obstacles; Kristina's first attempt ended after 2,000 kilometres. Yet, it was this setback that catalysed the insights and resilience needed for her record-breaking success.
In her current venture, Howse & Rivers, Kristina incorporates these lessons into actionable strategies for business leaders. Their first product, The New CEO 90-day Toolkit, offers a structured approach to drive success in the top role. Kristina's keynotes are not just tales of adventure—they're a masterclass in resilience. She provides frameworks and tools that audiences can immediately apply to their personal and professional lives.
Thank you to the EtA Forum Sponsors!
Platinum Partner Coffee Cart Sponsor
The Home of High-Growth Business
SBO Financial is an operational finance firm that provides the full stack of finance function services to high-growth businesses. Our services include bookkeeping, financial modelling, cash flow forecasting and tax services.
Platinum Partner
Frank Law + Advisory is a boutique, client centric, corporate and commercial law and corporate advisory firm.
We practice in areas where we can deliver expert advice: Corporate Advisory; Strategy & Growth; People, Culture & Safety; Corporate & Commercial Law; Restructuring & Turnaround and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Platinum Partner
Driven by a belief that entrepreneurship is a powerful catalyst for change, SSE aims to empower more individuals with the skills to create a better future.
We see a world where every Australian is empowered with the skills to overcome barriers to employment and education.
SSE’s mission is to build a nationwide culture of entrepreneurialism and shared prosperity.
As a national, independent not-for-profit organisation, SSE’s mission is to provide access to and foster the development of innovative work-relevant and knowledge-based skills training and learning pathways.
Keynote & Gold Partner
Nexia Australia is a full service accounting and advisory solution supported by global links to Nexia International.
Specialising in several key industries, we support a range of clients including small to medium-sized businesses, large private company groups, not-for-profit entities, publicly listed companies, and high-net-worth individuals.
At Nexia, our purpose is to help people and businesses reach their potential by providing the insight, advice and support needed to navigate to success.
Gold Partner
We are motivated by our client relationships to design banking and finance solution for Home Lending, Commercial and Corporate clients.
Founded by a team with half a century of banking experience we are driven to ensure you receive the right access to market solutions.
Silver Partner
Ambit Partners is a dedicated global Search Fund investor, backing the next generation of business owners in diverse and compelling markets around the world.
To date, Ambit Partners has invested in 80+ Search Funds across 30+ countries on 6 continents.
Networking Drinks Sponsor
Arrowpoint is an Australian-based lender dedicated to providing flexible, purpose-driven debt and hybrid debt solutions to mid-market companies in Australia and New Zealand.
Arrowpoint’s strength is understanding more complex borrower requirements and responding in a timely and bespoke manner.
Education Partner
Current Future are experienced Operating Partners and scale-up specialists, focused on accelerating the growth of privately held businesses.
We believe that responding to, and capitalising upon change needs to happen quickly.
Silver Lanyard Sponsor
Liston Newton Advisory are an innovative Accounting and Financial Services firm that helps ambitious business owners grow and scale their business.
We provide owners and investors simplified financial insight into their business. With genuine Search Fund and EtA experience, our advisers can guide you through choosing the right tax structure, setting up your finance function, building out financial modelling, ensuring accurate reporting and minimising tax on your profits.
Our Charitable Partnerships
The EtA Forum is all about community and giving back. This year, our theme is 'Resilience,' and we are proudly supporting charities dedicated to fostering resilience through mental health support and environmental sustainability initiatives. A portion of our profits is donated to these causes, helping to promote well-being and protect our planet. Together, we can contribute to meaningful change and support important initiatives. Please join us in supporting our charitable partners by going to their website and making a donation.
Sea Shepherd Marine Debris Campaign
Australia's coastlines have never been more vulnerable. Our ocean is drowning from the tidal wave of plastic pollution. For marine life, this means the fight to survive each day is relentless. Our Australia-wide campaign is driving community change through education and beach clean-ups, empowering people to realise every piece counts.
Protect Our Winters
Protect Our Winters Australia is a passionate community of outdoor enthusiasts, athletes and industry brands uniting the outdoor community to advocate for policy solutions to climate change.
We believe our fragile alpine ecosystem and our love for adventure amongst it, demands our participation in the fight to save it and everything it represents.
TIACS
TIACS offers professional, confidential, and free mental health counselling via text and phone for tradies, truckies, farmers, blue-collar workers, and their loved ones.
TIACS is available Australia-wide from Monday to Friday, 8am to 10pm AEST.
