Events Program - Showcase SA

Showcase SA is your connection to SA's thriving business community

We offer a range of events to connect our members, that provide exclusive insights, experiences and networking opportunities connecting you with the SA business community. Members can access events through their membership allocation.

Become a Showcase SA member to attend our upcoming events. 

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Upcoming Events

Lunch with Jamie McClurg: From concept to city shaping Billion-Dollar projects

Jamie McClurg is the Executive Chairman of Commercial & General Group and one of Australia’s most influential and socially minded property leaders. At this lunch, Jamie will share insights on building at scale, creating places with purpose, and how bold vision – including the brand new Eighty Eight O’Connell – becomes reality.

With more than 25 years’ experience across development, construction and real estate, Jamie has led the delivery of some of South Australia’s most significant and transformative projects including the $500+ million Australian Bragg Centre, the $345 million Calvary Adelaide Hospital, the $1 billion redevelopment of the iconic Football Park precinct at West Lakes, and the South Australian Police Headquarters in Adelaide’s CBD.

Beyond Commercial & General, Jamie leads his family office McFO, investing across real estate, technology, aviation and entertainment in Australia and internationally. Hear from a business leader that sparks real conversation in the room.

Networking: 2KW Bar and Restaurant

Experience Networking Drinks on the 2KW Rooftop with Showcase SA Members.

Enjoy this unforgettable networking experience at the 2KW Rooftop Bar while networking with like-minded professionals.

Masterclass: Psychological Risk for SME's

Humn Co-Founders Samantha Young and Kristen Raison will guide SME owners and leaders through the essentials: what psychosocial hazards are (and what they are not), the legal obligations for small business leaders, and recent Australian cases demonstrating the consequences of getting it wrong.

Participants will work through realistic SME scenarios across sectors including retail, hospitality, professional services and manufacturing. The session will conclude with a practical roadmap outlining the key steps small businesses can take to identify psychosocial risks and demonstrate compliance. Attendees will also receive early access to Humn IQ Light, a new digital toolkit designed specifically to help SMEs assess psychosocial risks and build practical action plans.

Port Adelaide Before the Bounce Experience

Join us at Port Adelaide’s most exclusive match day event alongside club executives, board members, and sponsors. Hear firsthand insights from the Chairman and CEO, enjoy premium dining, live entertainment, and reserved undercover seating.

This is game day at its most powerful.

Masterclass: How to Save 80 Hours a Month with AI

This masterclass is a pragmatic, no-nonsense deep dive into how business owners, leaders, and teams can harness AI to reclaim up to 80 hours a month not by working harder, but by working smarter, with the right systems and habits in place. Participants will uncover: 

– How AI becomes your “quiet extra team member”
– The practical, everyday ways to use AI across hospitality, digital marketing, and governance to automate, streamline, and relieve decision fatigue.
– Real workflows that save 20+ hours a week from email and content production, to reporting, planning, staff training, and operational documentation.
– The mindset shift required to lead an AI-enabled team

Participants will walk away with templates, tools, and AI prompts they can use immediately to reduce their workload, improve clarity, and increase efficiency across their own businesses.

Gins in June: Cocktail Making at Paloma Bar

Showcase SA members will get the opportunity to experience cocktailing making in an elegant, light filled cocktail bar on peel street, Paloma Bar and Pantry – for the ultimate gins in June event with other SA business owners. 

Situated in Adelaide’s small bar precinct, Paloma Bar and Pantry is an award-winning cocktail bar with an uncomplicated offering of signature drinks and refined snacks.

Mark Beretta OAM: Beyond the Broadcast

Join Showcase SA for an exclusive lunch with Mark Beretta OAM, one of Australia’s most recognisable sports broadcasters. With over 35 years in television and radio, “Beretts” is best known for his 22 years as Sports Presenter on Sunrise. His career spans coverage of 13 Olympic Games and major events including the Australian Open, Melbourne Cup, and Tour Down Under.

A 10-time Australian water ski champion, Mark is also deeply committed to community impact. As a Board Member of Tour de Cure, he has helped raise over $160 million for cancer research, earning him the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2021.

From engineering graduate to media icon and Army Reserve Major, Mark brings engaging stories, insights, and inspiration. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow members and hear from one of Australia’s most experienced broadcasters.