INDUSTRY BRIEFING & BEHIND-THE-SCENES
INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE ON BUSINESS
EVENT POSTPONED | CROWNE PLAZA ADELAIDE
HOW HAS THE UPHEAVAL OF 2020 IMPACTED ADELAIDE'S BUSINESS SECTOR?
This event has been postponed owing to COVID-19 advice.
As this unprecedented year comes to a close, we sit down with industry leaders from education, entertainment and hospitality and government to understand some of the challenges facing South Australia’s key sectors.
What will declining relations with China continue to impact key industries in our state as we enter 2021?
Are there opportunities emerging from the upheaval of this year?
Join leading CEOs Dale Roberts (KOJO), Karyn Kent (Study Adelaide) and Leonie Muldoon (Department for Trade and Investment) discussing international influences on business amid a challenging 2020, before an exclusive Behind-the-Scenes tour of the newest five-star Crowne Plaza Adelaide, including new Japanese restaurant Koomo.
Join Showcase SA Platinum and Gold Members to understand the impacts on our business community and the opportunities and challenges 2021 might present.
Attend our events with a Showcase SA membership
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER AS PART OF A SHOWCASE SA MEMBERSHIP
Event Speakers
Dale Roberts
MD, KOJO (Panel)
From a junior editor to an equity partner and group managing director in 25 years, Dale Roberts is Group Managing Director at KOJO – one of Australia’s leading creative studios, KOJO works across film, TV, marketing, brand experiences and sport with a mission to captivate and inspire audiences globally.
Karyn Kent
CEO, STUDYADELAIDE
(Panel)
Karyn Kent has been CEO of StudyAdelaide since 2014 following executive roles with the South Australian Tourism Commission and Tourism Australia. She was SATC’s global International Marketing Manager and later Director of Sales before moving to Singapore where she was Tourism Australia’s Regional General Manager South/South East Asia and Gulf Countries.
Heather Muldoon
CEO, DEPT FOR TRADE &
INVESTMENT (Panel)
Leonie Muldoon has extensive trade and investment expertise across multiple international markets, having worked as the Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner Singapore at Austrade, and the Investment Commissioner for Japan and North Asia where she was responsible for inbound investment from the region into Australia..
Steve Testar
SHOWCASE SA HOST
Steve Testar is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Showcase SA. Having spent two decades leading the largest property developments in the state he now works connecting over 150 member organisations from across South Australia through Showcase SA’s programs.
RELATED
South Australian businesses get loyalty boost with Pointify, created by The Champagne Mile
South Australian businesses can now unlock the true value of their spending with Pointify, a loyalty consultancy launched by Adele Eliseo, loyalty expert and founder of The Champagne Mile. Pointify takes the complexity out of loyalty programs, helping businesses transform everyday expenses into meaningful rewards like business and first class flights, cost savings, and valuable staff incentives.
The Ultimate Christmas Gift: Win a journey to the seven wonders of the world while supporting a life-changing cause
FINAL DAYS: This Christmas one lucky winner will unwrap the gift of a lifetime – a spectacular journey to all Seven Wonders of the World, plus $50,000 spending money, thanks to the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Life Changer Lottery.
Lustosa Marketing named one of the top 3 Advertising Agencies in Adelaide
Lustosa Marketing has been recognised as one of the Top 3 Advertising Agencies in Adelaide, SA by ThreeBestRated®. This incredible acknowledgement is a testament to their commitment to delivering exceptional marketing services to businesses in South Australia and beyond.
Supporting South Australians living with MND
Currently, approximately 150 South Australians are living with MND, a devastating condition with an average life expectancy of just 27 months from diagnosis. While there is no cure or effective treatment, the Motor Neurone Disease Association of South Australia Inc (MNDSA) has been tirelessly working to provide critical care and support since 1986.
Elevate your event with Glen Ewin’s external catering service
Glen Ewin Estate is excited to announce the launch of its External Catering Service, designed to bring its renowned culinary expertise directly to your chosen venue. Imagine indulging in a feast of exquisite dishes, all expertly crafted and presented with finesse, in the location of your choice.
Vocus and SABRENet expand the fibre network powering South Australia’s innovation precincts
Vocus, Australia’s specialist digital infrastructure provider, and SABRENet, South Australia’s not-for-profit high speed research and education and innovation network have recently completed a significant network expansion.