Business Leaders 2026 - Transforming Tomorrow
Are you ready to shape your future in 2026? Following the success of the inaugural Business Leaders 2025 event in Orange, Business NSW are excited to take this event to Dubbo.
Join Business NSW for a transformative half day experience, crafted to equip business owners and leaders with the knowledge, insights and the tools to thrive in 2026.
KEYNOTE
At the heart of this forum is our keynote speaker, Gus Balbontin. Gus is a lightning bolt of energy and enthusiasm. He is not your average presenter - a force of nature and will focus your attention and energy to spark the entrepreneurial fuel everyone has inside. He'll bring practical tools to the table, helping you turn ideas into immediate action and engage every member of your team in the process.
SESSIONS
2025 explained AI. 2026 is about making it work: Tiffany Leahy, from Regional AI Co will be talking all things AI! Today, AI is no longer a future concept - it's here to stay. Her session will focus on the "how" and moving AI from theory into everyday operations with a practical framework to guide you. Tiffany will also discuss the cultural impact that determines whether adoption succeeds or stalls.
Unlocking the Power of Your People: With over 15 years’ experience in Executive Leadership and People & Culture, Marika Kelly from Meraki People has seen a consistent truth across businesses of all sizes: when people feel connected, valued, and aligned to a company’s heartbeat, they give more. Marika will show how intentionally shaping culture becomes a direct lever for performance, growth, and operational efficiency. This practical session will explore the role of clear values, behavioural alignment, and purposeful leadership in creating teams that thrive at work and beyond
Voices of Transformation - Insights from Western NSW Regional Business Leaders: Hear unique insights from a panel of Western NSW businesses on their transformation journey's, moderated by Caroline Wilcher, Boyce.
This event is suited for anyone in business - business owners, organisations, business professionals and leaders, entrepreneurs, managers and emerging leaders.
Timing
8.30 am – Registration and networking
9.00 am – Event commences
11.00 am – Morning tea and networking
1.00 pm – Lunch and networking
1.30 pm – Event concludes
Ticket includes: Refreshments on arrival, morning tea, and lunch.
Enquiries: Contact Georgie Dickson via wnswevents@businessnsw.com or 02 9466 4923.
