--- title: "techpartner.news Media Kit: M&A Session" --- [![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-M&ASession-Banner3](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/TPN-M%26ASession-Banner3.png "TPN-M&ASession-Banner3") # CRN Kickstarter Proudly sponsored by  ![Evergreen-vert-master-1200w\[1\]](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Evergreen-vert-master-1200w%5B1%5D.png?width=300&height=165&name=Evergreen-vert-master-1200w%5B1%5D.png "Evergreen-vert-master-1200w[1]") ## Something Powerful ### Tell The Reader More The headline and subheader tells us what you're offering, and the form header closes the deal. Over here you can explain why your offer is so great it's worth filling out a form for. Remember: - Bullets are great - For spelling out benefits and - Turning visitors into leads. ##### Inclusions **Sponsorship** - Sponsorship of the CRN Kickstarter report and hub for 1 year - Sponsorship of the CRN Kickstarter breakfast event **Event** - 2 tickets to the breakfast launch with 30 partners in attendance - Opportunity to purchase a spot for a representative to sit on a panel at the event for an additional $2500. **Content** - Opportunity to provide comments for the report **Reach** - 1 video interview showcasing sponsors work within the MSP area where they became a MSP Champion - Video will be created by CRN video production team and can be used as an internal asset once published by CRN. Video features a member of sponsors team answering questions posed by CRN. **Reach** - Sponsor logo to be included in the report and all promotional assets - 20,000 ROS leader board impressions - Social tile created for the sponsor to share with their own network **Data** - Data of 25 readers (business card details) who have accessed the Kickstarter report 3rd July – L'Áqua, Darling Harbour Sydney [Register Here](https://pages.techpartner.news/-masession-sydney-registrationform?hsLang=en) 24th July The Langham, Melbourne [Register Here](https://pages.techpartner.news/-masession-melbourne-registrationform?hsLang=en) Tech Research Asia (TRA) is a technology research, consulting and advisory firm working across Asia Pacific specialising in analysing trends in technology and the impact on business value. For the first time, TRA Insights is publishing a channel focused M&A Report detailing new data about Australian technology M&A, market trends, acquisition drivers, valuation trends, 2025/2026 M&A outlook and more.  TRA will present highlights from the report, and M&A experts will share their war stories and inside knowledge, and take part in Q&A, at exclusive M&A events for technology channel businesses in Sydney and Melbourne, in conjunction with techpartner.news. This is a unique opportunity to engage with Australian technology channel businesses looking to buy and sell their businesses, including technology vendors and distributors, acquirers, financiers and others. ![manda](https://pages.techpartner.news/hubfs/manda.jpg "manda") # Event Agenda | **4:00 pm** | Registration | | --- | --- | | **4:30 pm** | Welcome Address, William Maher, Editor, Techpartner.news | | **4:35 pm** | Keynote - Mark Iles. TRA. Mark will share key findings from the inaugural M&A Report, looking at Australian technology M&A data, trends and how buyers and sellers can position for success. | | **5:00 pm** | Panel 1 - Buying | | **5:20 pm** | Audience discussion | | **5:30 pm** | Roaming mic | | **5:35pm** | Panel 2 - Selling | | **5:55pm** | Audience discussion | | **6:05pm** | Roaming mic | | **6:10pm** | Closing Remarks | | **6:15pm** | Networking | | **7:00 pm** | Concludes | ![whats next logo](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/whats%20next%20logo.png?width=610&height=250&name=whats%20next%20logo.png "whats next logo") # A social event with CRN, iTnews and Digital Nation 27th February 2025 Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 6:00pm - 9:00pm ![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-454](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/CRNPipeline-Wednesday-454.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=CRNPipeline-Wednesday-454.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-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) ![IMG\_4196](https://21321196.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/21321196/hubfs/IMG_4196.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4196.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.  Please join us for networking, food and beverages and to hear about exciting **opportunities and offerings available for channel partners and sponsors.** 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. # Speakers ![Mark Iles](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Will%20Channel%20Meets%20(10).png?width=600&height=600&name=Will%20Channel%20Meets%20(10).png "Mark Iles") ## **Mark Iles** Executive Consultant **Tech Research Asia** ![Zaun Bhana](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Zaun%20Bhana.png?width=600&height=600&name=Zaun%20Bhana.png "Zaun Bhana") ## **Zaun Bhana** Director MSP M&A - ANZ **Evergreen** ![Stephen Kowal](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Stephan%20Kowal.png?width=600&height=600&name=Stephan%20Kowal.png "Stephen Kowal") ## **Stephen Kowal** CEO **Atturra** ![Ross Sardi](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Kurt.png?width=600&height=600&name=Kurt.png "Ross Sardi") ## **Ross Sardi** Chief Executive Officer **First Focus** ![Rob Cheesman ](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Stephan%20Kowal-1.png?width=600&height=600&name=Stephan%20Kowal-1.png "Rob Cheesman ") ## **Rob Cheesman**  General Manager **Atturra** ![Andrew Smith](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Andrew%20Smith.png?width=600&height=600&name=Andrew%20Smith.png "Andrew Smith") ## **Andrew Smith** Chief Commercial Officer **First Focus** ![Leon Friend Channel Meets-1](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Leon%20Friend%20Channel%20Meets-1.png?width=600&height=600&name=Leon%20Friend%20Channel%20Meets-1.png "Leon Friend Channel Meets-1") ## **Nick Moran** Associate Evangelism Director ConnectWise ![Will Channel Meets](https://pages.techpartner.news/hs-fs/hubfs/Will%20Channel%20Meets.png?width=600&height=600&name=Will%20Channel%20Meets.png "Will Channel Meets") ## **more speaker will be announced** Copyright © 2026 nextmedia Pty Ltd. 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