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
Experience Mount Lofty Estate at 50% Off
We’re delighted to share some exciting news from one of our valued partners – Mount Lofty Estate have received outstanding recognition in the 2025 TripAdvisor
Australia–ASEAN Business Forum 2025 | Opportunities for SA Business
The Australia–ASEAN Business Forum is set to bring over 750 business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts together at Adelaide Convention Center this 26–27 August 2025 — and South Australian organisations have a powerful role to play.
EOFY Celebrations Sorted 🎉 | Ambra Spirits x Showcase SA Exclusive
Looking for the perfect spot to toast to the wins, wrap up the quarter, and raise a glass to your team? Ambra Spirits has you covered. 🍋 Access 10% off your next function with this Showcase SA deal.
Take Back Your Time with Keepify Your Partner for Growing Family Businesses
More time with family, less time on the books — here’s how.
Running a family- or founder-led business with 5 to 25 employees is a big achievement. But as your business grows, so do your bookkeeping and payroll demands — and suddenly, you’re spending more time wrestling with spreadsheets and reconciliations than doing what you love or growing your business.
Experience the Adelaide Hills in mist and magic at Mount Lofty House
As winter cloaks the Adelaide Hills in mist and magic, Mount Lofty House, only 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, becomes a haven of warmth, indulgence, and seasonal charm. This year, our Winter Escape Offerings invite guests to retreat into comfort and luxury with curated experiences designed to enchant the senses.
From fear to FOMO: integrating AI into your business
Join one of South Australia’s most respected health charities for a dazzling night of elegance and purpose at The Hospital Research Foundation Group Diamond Gala.