Leading Change in Business – Connect 2014 registrations now open

Want to share your business knowledge and network with other Indigenous entrepreneurs, corporate and government leaders?

Registrations for Supply Nation’s premier annual event, the Connect 2014 conference, gala dinner and awards ceremony are now open.

Each year the conference provides an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses to connect and celebrate successful partnerships between Indigenous Supply Nation suppliers and non-Indigenous members.

The Connect 2014 theme is Leading Change in Business, reflecting the innovation and achievements of Supply Nation Certified Suppliers, and the diversity in members’ supply chains which are getting great results.

Connect 2014 will be held over two days on the 26-27 May 2014 in Sydeny, coinciding with National Sorry Day on 26 May and the launch of Reconciliation Week on 27 May.

Supply Nation CEO Charles Prouse said he is looking forward to welcoming national and international guests the 2013 event.

“The scale and pace at which Connect continues to expand demonstrates how Supply Nation is strengthening in line with our strategic focus, providing more support to our Certified Indigenous Suppliers and more opportunities to connect and do business with our corporate and government Members,” Charles said.

Supply Nation Certified Supplier and Winangali Managing Director, Noel Niddrie, believes the benefits Connect brings to his business are invaluable.

“Firstly, you get exposure to clients that you otherwise wouldn’t have access to, and you get to do your pitch, hone it and practice it, and see where it needs work,” Noel said.

“You also get exposure to other Indigenous suppliers. We do tend to work in silos and at Connect you get to enjoy the broad diversity and entrepreneurial spirit of other Indigenous businesses, and share you own ideas too.”

For Indigenous Business Australia’s (IBA) General Manager – Enterprises, Kirsti McQueen, Connect 2014 is all about learning new ideas and discovering possibilities.

“It’s great to meet business people face to face and consider new supply chain possibilities,” she says. “I find the Connect events energising, invigorating and expansive,” Kirsti said.

Kirsti anticipates that the Connect 2014 conference will provide valuable insights through sharing experience ideas in workshops and group discussions.

“I like how the program is broken into sessions for beginner and advanced members as it allows attendees to access the most relevant learnings to their business or organisation,” Kirsti said.