--- title: Kickstarter Event 2025 description: The Kickstarter report examines upcoming spending drivers, technological trends and how partners are positioning to benefit. Join us at the breakfast launch for a sneak peak! image: https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/Projekt%20bez%20nazwy%20(26).png --- ![Digitalnation_2021_logo_white-1](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/Digitalnation_2021_logo_white-1.png) [![CRN logo](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/CRN%20logo.png?width=104&height=45&name=CRN%20logo.png "CRN logo")](https://www.digitalnationaus.com.au/) [Agenda](https://pages.techpartner.news/kickstarter-event-2025#Agenda) [REGISTER NOW](https://pages.techpartner.news/kickstarter-event-2025#register) ![Untitled design (64)-1](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(64)-1.png) ![7 (2)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/7%20(2).png) **Thursday, 27th February, 2025** ![9 (1)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/9%20(1).png) Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000. ![8 (1)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/8%20(1).png) 3:00pm - 9:00pm REGISTRATIONS CLOSED [CONTACT TO SPONSOR](mailto:SMcDonald@nextmedia.com.au) ## **Proudly sponsored by:** [![Opollo](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(40)-2.png?width=437&height=150&name=Untitled%20design%20(40)-2.png "Opollo")](https://opollo.com/) [![Ninja One](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Sponsor%20logo%20(13).png?width=350&name=Sponsor%20logo%20(13).png "Ninja One")](https://www.ninjaone.com/) [![World Of Workflows](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Sponsor%20logo%20(25).png?width=280&height=120&name=Sponsor%20logo%20(25).png "World Of Workflows")](https://www.worldofworkflows.com/) [![ConnectWise](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/SPONSOR%20LOGOS%20(4).png?width=280&height=120&name=SPONSOR%20LOGOS%20(4).png "ConnectWise")](https://www.connectwise.com/) [![Pax8](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Pipeline_SponsorZone_Pax8.png?width=1200&height=400&name=Pipeline_SponsorZone_Pax8.png "Pax8")](https://www.connectwise.com/) [![Tech Data x Microsoft ](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/High%20Res%20-%20Tech%20Data%20x%20Microsoft%20logo.png?width=2000&height=857&name=High%20Res%20-%20Tech%20Data%20x%20Microsoft%20logo.png "Tech Data x Microsoft ")](https://info.techdatacloud.com.au/microsoft) ![4-Apr-12-2023-12-06-40-3620-AM](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/4-Apr-12-2023-12-06-40-3620-AM.png?width=310&name=4-Apr-12-2023-12-06-40-3620-AM.png "4-Apr-12-2023-12-06-40-3620-AM") ![5-1](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/5-1.png?width=310&name=5-1.png "5-1") ![2-Apr-12-2023-12-09-38-7326-AM](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Apr-12-2023-12-09-38-7326-AM.png?width=310&name=2-Apr-12-2023-12-09-38-7326-AM.png "2-Apr-12-2023-12-09-38-7326-AM") ![MicrosoftTeams-image (178)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(178).png?width=1500&name=MicrosoftTeams-image%20(178).png "MicrosoftTeams-image (178)") ## Kickstarter Event **Kickstarter** is an exciting event designed to kick off the year ahead. The event will explore key topics and trends shaping 2025 through a series of insightful panel discussions and debates. Led by the editorial team, the agenda includes three deep-dive sessions on pivotal themes. Editor-In-Chief William Maher will open the event with an overview, setting the stage for an evening of valuable insights and forward-looking discussions. ![0_540_960_0_70__Galleries_20230228013155_wider_event_shot-1](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/0_540_960_0_70__Galleries_20230228013155_wider_event_shot-1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=0_540_960_0_70__Galleries_20230228013155_wider_event_shot-1.jpg) ## Attend our event to see the techpartner.news team, partners plus sponsors discussing the following areas:   ![Navigating the shift](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(63).png?width=200&height=200&name=Untitled%20design%20(63).png "Navigating the shift") Navigating the Shift: Windows 10 End of Support and AI-Powered PCs With time running out before this deadline, we ask partners and sponsors for an update about their experiences and best practices transitioning customers. Also, AI PCs have been in market for a while and a plethora of new hardware is hitting the market in 2025. We ask for partners’ experiences selling AI powered PCs. ![AI](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(62)-1.png?width=200&height=200&name=Untitled%20design%20(62)-1.png "AI") The Channel and AI: Where to now? For all the wins IT firms are having with AI, some say many in the IT channel have missed out on the financial benefits of AI. As customers’ use of the technology continues to evolve, is the go-to-market for channel partners and AI any clearer and the payoff looking any better in 2025? ![Security](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(61)-2.png?width=200&name=Untitled%20design%20(61)-2.png "Security") Security and Compliance in 2025 With Australia’s new cybersecurity law, updated privacy penalty regime, the Digital ID Act, proposed AI guardrails, fresh data retention guidelines, and SMB1001, the compliance landscape continues to evolve. Join us to discuss the implications for technology partners. ## Speakers ![Pipeline speaker headshots (10)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(10).png "Pipeline speaker headshots (10)") Nick Beaugeard Co-founder and CEO World of Workflows ![Pipeline speaker headshots (9)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(9).png "Pipeline speaker headshots (9)") William Maher Editor-in-chief CRN ![Pipeline speaker headshots (8)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(8).png "Pipeline speaker headshots (8)") Velvet-Belle Templeman Publishing Director CRN ![speakers DAU bcg (1)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/speakers%20DAU%20bcg%20(1).png "speakers DAU bcg (1)") More to be announced ## Speakers ![Chris Sharp](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshots%20(1)-1.png?width=238&height=240&name=Headshots%20(1)-1.png "Chris Sharp") **Chris Sharp** Chief Executive Officer - APAC Pax8 ![Praveen Kumar](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Eleanor%20Dickinson%20(1).png?width=255&height=259&name=Eleanor%20Dickinson%20(1).png "Praveen Kumar") **Parveen Kumar** SMB Data and AI Lead, ANZ Microsoft ![John Orrock](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202025-01-30T133804.438.png?width=239&height=240&name=Untitled%20design%20-%202025-01-30T133804.438.png "John Orrock") **John Orrock** Co-Founder Barhead, an Akkodis company ![Samuel Wall](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202025-01-28T131905.804.png?width=256&height=240&name=Untitled%20design%20-%202025-01-28T131905.804.png "Samuel Wall") **Samuel Wall** Managing Consultant Sekuro ![Nick Beaugeard](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(10).png?width=240&height=240&name=Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(10).png "Nick Beaugeard") **Nick Beaugeard** Co-Founder and CEO World of Workflows ![Nick Moran](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202025-02-04T124144.092.png?width=233&height=230&name=Untitled%20design%20-%202025-02-04T124144.092.png "Nick Moran") **Nick Moran** Associate Evangelism Director ConnectWise ![Victor Guerrero](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202025-02-04T124154.669.png?width=230&height=233&name=Untitled%20design%20-%202025-02-04T124154.669.png "Victor Guerrero") **Victor Guerrero** Director of Channel and Alliances, APAC NinjaOne ![Steven Morey](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202025-02-04T124308.971.png?width=238&height=231&name=Untitled%20design%20-%202025-02-04T124308.971.png "Steven Morey") **Steven Morey** Director of Sales & Strategy Opollo ![William Maher](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(9).png "William Maher") **William Maher** Editor-in-chief Nextmedia ![Velvet-Belle Templeman](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(8).png "Velvet-Belle Templeman") **Velvet-Belle Templeman** Publishing Director Nextmedia ![Rad Anandakumar](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202025-02-05T101324.245.png?width=244&height=230&name=Untitled%20design%20-%202025-02-05T101324.245.png "Rad Anandakumar") **Rad Anandakumar** Managing Partner AI Consulting Group ![Nick Sone](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20-%202025-02-04T130427.945.png?width=235&height=241&name=Untitled%20design%20-%202025-02-04T130427.945.png "Nick Sone") **Nick Sone** Chief Customer Officer Brennan ![Graham Robinson](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshots-1.png?width=300&height=300&name=Headshots-1.png "Graham Robinson") **Graham Robinson** Chief Technology Officer Data#3 ![Sarah Dewan](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshots.png?width=226&height=229&name=Headshots.png "Sarah Dewan") **Sarah Dewan** Chief Operating Officer Secure Agility ![Pipeline speaker headshots (9)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(9).png?width=240&height=240&name=Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(9).png "Pipeline speaker headshots (9)") **William Maher** Editor-In-Chief CRN ![Pipeline speaker headshots (8)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(8).png?width=240&height=240&name=Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(8).png "Pipeline speaker headshots (8)") **Velvet-Belle Templeman** Publishing Director CRN ![Pipeline speaker headshots (9)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(9).png?width=240&height=240&name=Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(9).png "Pipeline speaker headshots (9)") **William Maher** Editor-in-chief CRN ![Pipeline speaker headshots (8)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(8).png?width=240&height=240&name=Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(8).png "Pipeline speaker headshots (8)") **Velvet-Belle Templeman** Publishing Director CRN ![Pipeline speaker headshots (9)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(9).png?width=240&height=240&name=Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(9).png "Pipeline speaker headshots (9)") **William Maher** Editor-In-Chief CRN ![Pipeline speaker headshots (8)](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(8).png?width=240&height=240&name=Pipeline%20speaker%20headshots%20(8).png "Pipeline speaker headshots (8)") **Velvet-Belle Templeman** Publishing Director CRN ## CRN Re-launch Event ![IMG_4196](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/IMG_4196.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4196.jpg) ![CRNPipeline-Wednesday-435-1](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRNPipeline-Wednesday-435-1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRNPipeline-Wednesday-435-1.jpg) ![CRNPipeline-Tuesday-213](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRNPipeline-Tuesday-213.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRNPipeline-Tuesday-213.jpg) ![CRNPipeline-AwardsNight2024-443](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRNPipeline-AwardsNight2024-443.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRNPipeline-AwardsNight2024-443.jpg) Following the Kickstarter event, Nextmedia will host an exclusive party to map out the year ahead for our B2B brands CRN, iTnews and Digital Nation.  Join us to hear about the strategic plans for the business in the year ahead, including exciting **opportunities and offerings available for Channel Partners**. This event promises to mark a **transformative shift in the channel**, bringing fresh initiatives and a renewed focus to help you capitalise on the changing landscape of 2025. | **7:45am** | Arrival, networking and breakfast | | --- | --- | | **8:30am** | Welcome address by Digital Nation Australia editor – Athina Mallis & commercial editor – Velvet-Belle Templeman | | **8:45am** | **Panel 1** – Impact of digital on Marketing/CX + audience Q&A | | **9:15am** | **Panel 2** – Impact of digital on HR/EX + audience Q&A | | **9:45am** | **Panel 3** – Impact of digital on Finance + audience Q&A | | **10:15am** | Closing remarks & networking | | **10:30am** | Finish |   ![whats next logo](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/whats%20next%20logo-2.png?width=533&height=300&name=whats%20next%20logo-2.png "whats next logo") # A social event with techpartner.news, iTnews and Digital Nation  ![CRNPipeline-Wednesday-435-1](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRNPipeline-Wednesday-435-1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRNPipeline-Wednesday-435-1.jpg) ![CRNPipeline-AwardsNight2024-443](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRNPipeline-AwardsNight2024-443.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRNPipeline-AwardsNight2024-443.jpg) ![CRNPipeline-Wednesday-237](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRNPipeline-Wednesday-237.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRNPipeline-Wednesday-237.jpg) Following the Kickstarter event, Nextmedia will host an exclusive party to map out the year ahead for our B2B brands techpartner.news, [iTnews](http://itnews.com.au)and [Digital Nation](https://www.itnews.com.au/digital-nation).  Please join us for networking, food and beverages and to hear about exciting **opportunities and offerings available for channel partners.** You will have the chance to hear from our editorial teams and learn about opportunities to reach our end user and channel audiences.  This event promises to mark a **transformative shift for our business**, bringing fresh initiatives and a renewed focus to help you capitalise on the changing landscape of 2025. ## Agenda | 3:00 pm | Arrival, networking and Channel TV. | | --- | --- | | 3:45 pm | *Kickstarter* welcome address  | | 3:55 pm | Panel 1 -The Channel and AI: Where to now? | | 4:25 pm | Roundtable and Q&A | | 4:30 pm | Fireside Chat: Maximising value from Co-Pilot with Destination AI Featuring Parveen Kumar, SMB Data and AI Lead, ANZ Microsoft | | 4:40pm | Panel 2 -  Navigating the Shift: Windows 10 End of Support and AI-Powered PCs | | 5:10 pm | Roundtable and Q&A | | 5:15 pm | Fireside Chat: Chris Sharp, Chief Executive Officer - Asia Pacific, Pax 8 | | 5:25 pm | Panel 3 - Security and compliance in 2025 | | 5:45 pm | Roundtable and Q&A | | 6:00 pm | Closing remarks | | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | *What's Next?* A social event with techpartner.news, iTnews and Digital Nation | ## Event details: ![calendar](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/calendar.png?width=150&height=150&name=calendar.png "calendar") **Thursday, 27th February, 2025** ![map](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/map.png?width=150&height=150&name=map.png "map") Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000. ![clock](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/clock.png?width=150&name=clock.png "clock") **3:00pm - 9:00pm** ![CRN Channel Meet 19 July 2022 by Homepix Photography 0036](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRN%20Channel%20Meet%2019%20July%202022%20by%20Homepix%20Photography%200036.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRN%20Channel%20Meet%2019%20July%202022%20by%20Homepix%20Photography%200036.jpg) ![CRN Channel Meet 19 July 2022 by Homepix Photography 0110](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRN%20Channel%20Meet%2019%20July%202022%20by%20Homepix%20Photography%200110.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRN%20Channel%20Meet%2019%20July%202022%20by%20Homepix%20Photography%200110.jpg) ![CRN Channel Meet 19 July 2022 by Homepix Photography 0126](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRN%20Channel%20Meet%2019%20July%202022%20by%20Homepix%20Photography%200126.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRN%20Channel%20Meet%2019%20July%202022%20by%20Homepix%20Photography%200126.jpg) ![CRN Channel Meet 19 July 2022 by Homepix Photography 0133](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRN%20Channel%20Meet%2019%20July%202022%20by%20Homepix%20Photography%200133.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRN%20Channel%20Meet%2019%20July%202022%20by%20Homepix%20Photography%200133.jpg) ![CRN Channel Meet 19 July 2022 by Homepix Photography 0164](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRN%20Channel%20Meet%2019%20July%202022%20by%20Homepix%20Photography%200164.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRN%20Channel%20Meet%2019%20July%202022%20by%20Homepix%20Photography%200164.jpg) ### I have read and accept the [privacy policy](https://www.nextmedia.com.au/privacy-policy/?__hstc=35208958.01c13df8ce1613ae41a0f3748092d95b.1646712918093.1689555972126.1689559006501.373&__hssc=35208958.1.1689559006501&__hsfp=3768605290), [terms and conditions](https://www.nextmedia.com.au/terms-conditions/?__hstc=35208958.01c13df8ce1613ae41a0f3748092d95b.1646712918093.1689555972126.1689559006501.373&__hssc=35208958.1.1689559006501&__hsfp=3768605290), and [event registration terms](https://www.nextmedia.com.au/nextmedia-event-registration-terms/?__hstc=35208958.01c13df8ce1613ae41a0f3748092d95b.1646712918093.1689555972126.1689559006501.373&__hssc=35208958.1.1689559006501&__hsfp=3768605290) and by submitting my email address I agree to receive the Digital Nation Australia newsletter and receive special offers on behalf of Digital Nation Australia, nextmedia and its valued partners. ### *Please note: attendance is not guaranteed due to limited available seats.*   [CONTACT TO SPONSOR](mailto:SMcDonald@nextmedia.com.au) ## Register your interest to attend                               Please note, due to venue capacity not all entries are guaranteed attendance. 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