Thursday,
29th October, 2026
Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000.
From 6:00pm



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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.
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Following the Kickstarter event, CRN will host a dedicated relaunch party—an exclusive opportunity for networking and collaboration.
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 |
The ghosts of old campaigns are coming back… and we’re here to bury them. 👻
Join techpartner.news and itnews for a Halloween party with a twist, a look into What’s Next? The Channel Marketing Forecast. Earlier this year we surveyed our channel marketing audience and at this event we’ll unpack the trends shaping 2027, share the marketing challenges haunting the channel, and explore where the biggest opportunities are ahead. Expect sharp insights, honest conversations, drinks, networking, costumes and a room full of the people shaping Australia’s technology future. Dress up, bring your curiosity, and join us for a night where business meets a little bit of fun.
What’s Next? The Channel Marketing Forecast & Haloween Party 🎃
Join techpartner.news and iTnews for a Halloween evening of insights, networking and a little bit of fun as we uncover the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping channel marketing in 2027. Hear what’s really keeping marketers up at night, from wasted budgets and changing buyer expectations to the future of partner engagement all while connecting with the people driving the Australian technology ecosystem.
Expect great conversations, spooky surprises, drinks, laughs and plenty of opportunities to swap ideas with channel leaders. Come along, get inspired, and find out what’s next.
The evening switches from a dose of channel marketing content to party time as we enjoy the rest of the evening as a celebration of your support throughout the year.

Thursday, 29th October, 2026

Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000.

From 6:30pm