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CRN Kickstarter

25 February 2026
Establishment - Sydney CBD
3:00pm - 6:00pm

 

Kickstarter is an informative event designed to help technology partners plan for the upcoming financial year. 

The event will explore key topics and trends shaping the year ahead, through a series of insightful panel discussions and roundtables featuring technology partners and sponsors. 

Editor-In-Chief William Maher will open the event with an updated view of the business technology landscape, before an evening of discussions between techpartner.news, guests and sponsors about three topics. 

The 2026 Kickstarter event will focus on:

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
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SMB Profitability

A look at which SMB business models and specialisations are paying off in 2026, where efficiency and automation gains are real, and how AI is reshaping cost structures. A grounded snapshot of what's working, what isn't, and where profitability wins are emerging.

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Growing your security business

An overview of the security areas driving real demand in 2026, from rising compliance pressures to the growing focus on identity and cloud protection. Clear insight into what customers are prioritising and where the strongest new opportunities sit for partners.

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From MSP to consultant & advisor

How MSPs are shifting beyond traditional support to become strategic advisors, the steps partners are taking to move up the value chain, and the skills reshaping customer relationships in 2026.

 

Event Agenda

3:00-4:00pm Arrival, networking and Channel TV.
4:00-4:05pm Kickstarter welcome address 
4:05-4:20pm Panel 1 - SMB Profitability
4:20-4:25pm
Audience Discussion
4:25-4:40pm
Panel 2 - Growing your security business 
4:40-4:45pm Audience discussion
4:45-5:00pm Panel 3 - From MSP to consultant & advisor
5:00-5:05 pm Audience discussion
6:00 pm Closing remarks
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A social event with CRN, iTnews and Digital Nation 

27th February 2025
Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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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.

Sponsor Inclusions

Sponsorship

  • Sponsorship of the Kickstarter event

Event

  • 2 representative tickets with 30 partners in attendance
  • 2 representatives host a table of 6 channel partners and facilitate audience discussions
  • 1 x rep included on a panel

 

Channel TV

  • 1 x Channel TV video interview on site at Kickstarter (video to be 90 seconds - 3 minutes) 
  • Video shared on LinkedIn and Channel TV Hub on site

 

Reach

  • Sponsor logo to be included in all promotional assets
  • 20,000 ROS leader board impressions
  • Social tile created for the sponsor to share with their own network

Investment - $12,500+ GST

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Reach out to our friendly sales team to sponsor the best channel content.

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Steven McDonald

Commercial Director

Ph: (02) 9901 6365
M: 0468 430 161
E: smcdonald@nextmedia.com.au

1516902482677

Ryan Coombs

Strategic Partnerships Director

M: 0449 671 738
E: rcoombs@nextmedia.com.au
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Joanne Ross

Strategic Partnerships Director

Ph: +61 2 9901 6334
M:+61 405024113

E: JRoss@nextmedia.com.au 

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Dominic Tusa

Account Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6193
M: 0420 200 386
E: dtusa@nextmedia.com.au

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Luke Dehaan

Account Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6339
M: 0410 742 526
E: ldehaan@nextmedia.com.au

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Alby Giles

Business Development Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6159
M: 0421 060 063
E: agiles@nextmedia.com.au

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Alby Giles

Business Development Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6159
M: 0421 060 063
E: agiles@nextmedia.com.au