--- title: TPN Executive Retreats --- [![techpartner.news logo](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/tech-partner-news.svg "techpartner.news logo")](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-homepage?hsLang=en) Open main menu Close main menu - [Brand](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-homepage) Open the submenu - [Audience](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-homepage#audience) - [Editorial team](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-homepage#editorial-team) - [Products](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-homepage#products) - [Partner Content](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-partner-content) Open the submenu - [Articles](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-partner-content#articles) - [Videos](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-partner-content#videos) - [Partner Hubs](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-partner-content#partner-hubs) - [Advertising](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-advertising) Open the submenu - [eDM](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-advertising#edm) - [Newsletter](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-advertising#newsletter) - [Digital Displays](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-advertising#digital-displays) - [Lead Generation](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-lead-generation) Open the submenu - [Surveys](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-lead-generation#surveys) - [Content Syndication](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-lead-generation#content-syndication) - [Webinars](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-lead-generation#webinars) - [Editorial](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-editorial-reports) Open the submenu - [Focal Point](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-editorial-reports#focal-points) - [Podcasts](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-editorial-reports#podcasts) - [Reports](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-editorial-reports#reports) - Events Open the submenu - [Benchmark Security Awards](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-security) - [Kickstarter](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-kickstarter) - [MSP Index Roadshow](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-msp) - [Channel Meets](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-channel-meets) - [Golf Masters](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-channel-chief-golf) - [Pipeline](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-pipeline) - [Fast50](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-fast50) - [Roundtables](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-roundtables) - [Winter Ball](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-winter-ball) - [Executive Retreats](https://pages.techpartner.news/executive_retreat) - [Lists](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-channel-lists) - [Contact Us](https://pages.techpartner.news/media-kit-homepage#contact) ![TPN Executive\_Retreats\_logo](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/TPN%20Executive_Retreats_logo.png?width=300&height=214&name=TPN%20Executive_Retreats_logo.png "TPN Executive_Retreats_logo") #### CHANNEL EXECUTIVE RETREAT- Chateau Elan, Hunter Valley 23–24 November 2026 **Get out of the office. Get above the noise. Plan what comes next.** The **techpartner.news Channel Executive Retreat** is an exclusive 1.5-day offsite experience created specifically for the owners and senior leaders of Australia’s successful MSPs, resellers and systems integrators. As 2026 draws to a close, we’re taking channel leaders away from the day-to-day demands of running their businesses and giving them the time and environment to think differently about what comes next. Across approximately 1.5 days, delegates will step away from the office to focus on strategy, leadership, management skills, market opportunities and planning for 2027 – while building stronger relationships with a select group of industry peers and Retreat Partners. This isn’t another conventional channel conference. It’s deliberately intimate, highly curated and built around quality time. The objective is simple: delegates leave **refreshed, better connected and equipped with new ideas and perspectives to take into 2027.** Content ### Channel Leadership & Strategic Growth Designed for business owners, founders, and channel leaders across organizations of all sizes, our content delivers sharp, peer-to-peer strategic insight. We cut straight to the operational and human realities driving today’s tech channel. Our core leadership sessions focus on the issues that matter most to business owners: - **Navigating the Curve:** Analyzing the immediate market dynamics channel leaders are managing right now, and forward-looking strategies for the complex operational hurdles ahead in 2027. - **Leading Under Pressure:** Mastering high-performance leadership—balancing aggressive growth targets with team sustainability and burnout prevention across growing businesses. Aligning your brand with this content places you directly in front of influential business owners and channel leaders driving the industry forward. ![TPN Executive Retreat Media Kit 3](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/TPN%20Executive%20Retreat%20Media%20Kit%203.jpg?width=700&height=527&name=TPN%20Executive%20Retreat%20Media%20Kit%203.jpg "TPN Executive Retreat Media Kit 3") **THE RETREAT EXPERIENCE** The program will combine business insight with the space to connect, reflect and plan  ![download (7)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/download%20(7).png "download (7)") **Shared experiences** Wine tasting, dining, Golf, drinks and other social experiences create natural opportunities to continue conversations beyond the formal agenda. ![download (9)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/download%20(9).png "download (9)") **Strategic content** Leadership-focused discussions exploring the forces shaping successful channel businesses and the decisions leaders need to make heading into 2027. ![download (10)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/download%20(10).png "download (10)") **Peer conversations** An opportunity for owners and senior executives to share experiences and discuss common business challenges away from the pressures of their day-to-day operations. ![download (6)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/download%20(6).png "download (6)") **Curated 1:1 meetings** Dedicated 25-minute meetings create protected time for Retreat Partners and attending executives to discuss business priorities, opportunities and potential partnerships. ## Sponsor Benefits ## **The key benefits of the Channel Executive Retreats** ## ACCESS **Get closer to the people shaping Australia’s channel businesses.** \*Rather than relying on chance encounters, Retreat Partners receive structured and informal access throughout the program. \*4 guaranteed 25-minute 1:1 meetings ensure dedicated business conversations, while meals, activities and networking provide additional opportunities to build familiarity and uncover opportunities. ## INFLUENCE **Be part of the conversations shaping 2027.** Retreat Sponsor Partners are integrated into the program rather than positioned around its edges. Participate in thought leadership discussions, share your perspective on the market and demonstrate how your organisation can help channel businesses capture emerging opportunities.   ## RELATIONSHIPS **Turn introductions into meaningful relationships.** Strong channel partnerships rarely begin with a sales pitch. They develop through repeated conversations, shared experiences and time spent understanding each other’s businesses. From structured meetings and leadership discussions to breakfast, dinner, wine tasting and conversations around the firepit, the Retreat is designed to create the conditions for stronger relationships. # RETREAT SPONSOR PARTNER INCLUSIONS Limited to five Retreat Sponsor Partners #### Inclusions • Participation for **two** sponsor representatives • Travel and accommodation included • Four guaranteed 20-minute 1:1 meetings with chosen attending channel executives. Each representative hosts two meetings • Access to attendee profiles, including job title, industry, company size and other available profiling information • Includes 1 partner guest ticket into the Retreat program • Panel speaking opportunity or Fireside chat with channel partner on stage **•** Host-table privileges across breakfast, lunch and dinner • Full participation in Retreat networking and social experiences includes wine tasting, activities, evening networking, and informal conversations. \- Choice of activity, 9 holes of golf, HydroSpa experience, pub games challenge. Limited spots per activity • Opportunity to provide a tailored gift or experience for attending executives • Prominent Retreat Partner logo integration across event branding collateral **RETREAT SPONSOR PARTNER** *(5 available)* **$25,000 + GST** **Get out of the office. Get above the noise. Plan what comes next.** ![TPN Executive Retreat Media Kit 2](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/TPN%20Executive%20Retreat%20Media%20Kit%202.jpg?width=2000&height=1237&name=TPN%20Executive%20Retreat%20Media%20Kit%202.jpg "TPN Executive Retreat Media Kit 2") --- ![Pool](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/Pool.jpg "Pool") ![TPN Executive Retreat Media Kit 4](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/TPN%20Executive%20Retreat%20Media%20Kit%204.jpg?width=2000&height=1505&name=TPN%20Executive%20Retreat%20Media%20Kit%204.jpg "TPN Executive Retreat Media Kit 4") ![Golf](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/Golf.jpg "Golf") ![TPN Executive Retreat Media Kit 1](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/TPN%20Executive%20Retreat%20Media%20Kit%201.jpg?width=2000&height=1505&name=TPN%20Executive%20Retreat%20Media%20Kit%201.jpg "TPN Executive Retreat Media Kit 1") ## Contacts We love to hear from our readers and advertisers, so please get in touch and let the friendly techpartner.news team help with your enquiry. ![Steve LinkedIn black](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/Steve%20LinkedIn%20black.jpg) ### Steve McDonald #### Commercial Director **M:** 0468430161 **E: [smcdonald@nextmedia.com.au](mailto:rcoombs@nextmedia.com.au)** ![1516902482677](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/1516902482677.jpg) ### Ryan Coombs #### Commercial Director **M:** 0449 671 738 **E: [rcoombs@nextmedia.com.au](mailto:rcoombs@nextmedia.com.au)** ![1655268347032](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/1655268347032.jpg) ### Joanne Ross #### Strategic Partnerships Director **Ph:** (02) 9901 6334 **M:** 0405 024 113 **E: [jross@nextmedia.com.au](mailto:jborquaye@nextmedia.com.au)** ![1517626558436](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/1517626558436.jpg) ### Dominic Tusa #### Account Manager **Ph:** (02) 9901 6193 **M:** 0420 200 386 **E: [dtusa@nextmedia.com.au](mailto:dtusa@nextmedia.com.au)** ![1571943054263](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/1571943054263.jpg) ### Luke Dehaan #### Key Account Manager **Ph:** (02) 9901 6339 **M:** 0410 742 526 **E: [ldehaan@nextmedia.com.au](mailto:ldehaan@nextmedia.com.au)** ![1674508349514](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/1674508349514.jpg) ### Alby Giles #### Business Development Manager **Ph:** (02) 9901 6159 **M:** 0421 060 063 **E: [agiles@nextmedia.com.au](mailto:agiles@nextmedia.com.au)** ![1674508349514](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/1674508349514.jpg) ### Alby Giles #### Business Development Manager **Ph:** (02) 9901 6159 **M:** 0421 060 063 **E: [agiles@nextmedia.com.au](mailto:agiles@nextmedia.com.au)** ## Previous Sponsors ![Logo placeholder one](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) ![Logo placeholder two](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) ![Logo placeholder three](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) ![Logo placeholder four](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) ![Logo placeholder one](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) ![Logo placeholder two](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) ![Logo placeholder three](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) ![Logo placeholder four](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) ![Logo placeholder one](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) ![Logo placeholder two](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) ![Logo placeholder three](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) ![Logo placeholder four](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/raw_assets/public/B2B/ITN_Media_Kit/images/logos/sponsor-logo-1.png) Copyright © 2026 nextmedia Pty Ltd. 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