Regardless of the size or stage of your business, we have speakers to inspire innovation for you and your business. All our speakers have a deep connection with the Hawkesbury community and will share their ideas and experience.
If you would like to book a professional development event for your business or an industry, please contact us.
The Hawkesbury Conference
Since 2019, the Hawkesbury Conference has met the local communities request for professional development held within the region. Locals were frustrated with the travel to the city or other major business districts to upskill develop their knowledge. The speakers at our first conference included:
- Karen Lebsanft of Kurrajong Kitchen Lavosh, a national brand founded and still manufactured in the Hawkesbury.
- Ben Britton, the Australian face of National Geographic and founder of the Wild Cat Conservation Centre. Ensuring the future of African wild cats from here in the Hawkesbury.
- Nathan Rose, founder of River FM and Information Technology educator born and raised in the Hawkesbury.
- Damien Feneley, Principal of Grose View Public School, an academic specialising in complex problem solving and education. He worked on the QT21 project for sustainable education, including presenting it to the United Nations for endorsement.
- Krys Francica, Director of Automated Control Solutions Group and a member of the Hawkesbury Chamber of Commerce board.



