techpartner.news - Kickstarter 2026

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Wednesday,
25th February, 2026

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3:30pm - 8:00pm

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Kickstarter Event

Kickstarter is an exciting event designed to kick off the year ahead.

The event will explore key topics and trends shaping 2026 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.

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Attend our event to see the techpartner.news team, partners plus sponsors discussing the following areas:

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.

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.

From MSP to consult & advisor - expanding your service offering

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.

Speakers

Natalia Scheidegger
CEO
3rdmill

Elliot Seeto
MSP Security Engineering Manager - APAC
Check Point

Lee-ann Dias
Director and Founder
Sasbri Consulting

Ehsan Hakimi
CEO and Founder
365 Digital Consulting

Anita Sheridan-Roddick
National Sales Director
Baidam

Neill Campbell
Channel Account Manager
NinjaOne

Ben Swanson
Regional VP, Partner Sales
RingCentral

Victoria Young
Director
Germane Advisory

Velvet-Belle Templeman
Publishing Director
techpartner.news

More speakers to be announced

CRN Re-launch Event

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