Connect 2019

the power of an idea

8 and 9 May 2019

Sydney, Australia - International Convention Centre

KNOWLEDGE FORUM - 8 MAY (8am - 6.30pm)
Supply Nation’s tenth birthday Knowledge Forum attracted over 400 delegates to explore the power of an idea. From sparking new ideas to rethinking existing practices; we examined the conception and development of the supplier diversity movement across Australia and the globe with a focus on ideas and how they impact our businesses and communities.
INDIGENOUS BUSINESS TRADESHOW - 9 MAY (8.30am - 3.30pm)
Ten years ago, the first Indigenous Business Tradeshow had 13 exhibitors. The 2019 Tradeshow showcased over 180 businesses! From agile sole-traders to multi-million dollar operations, the Tradeshow floor was a hub where passionate entrepreneurs and buyers connected to share ideas and talk business.
GALA AWARDS DINNER - 9 MAY (6pm-late)
Over 1,100 guests from across Australia gathered to celebrate the ideas and achievements of outstanding individuals and organisations at the 2019 Supplier Diversity Awards. In addition, we celebrated Supply Nation’s tenth year – a significant milestone in Australia’s supplier diversity story.

Knowledge Forum schedule

A value-packed day of learning

Featured speakers

 

 

2019 Connect sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Winc

Winc

At Winc, we are committed to making supplier diversity a priority. As a founding member of Supply Nation we believe that the success of our organisation and the wider community depends on our ability to work with diverse suppliers. By having strong partnerships with these businesses we are able to help them and their communities grow and prosper. Winc is proud to be the platinum sponsor of the Knowledge Forum at Connect 2019.

Winc
CBA

CBA

The Commonwealth Bank,  Platinum sponsor of the 2019 Gala Awards Dinner, is a proud founding member of Supply Nation. Our corporate responsibility plan, Opportunity Initiatives, focuses on driving positive change through education, innovation and good business practice. We support our diverse suppliers through responsible procurement in many ways, including supporting Indigenous suppliers. Our partnership with Supply Nation will support us with connecting Indigenous businesses with skilled volunteers from Supply Nation members to access timely advice, specialist knowledge and support.

CBA

Gold Sponsors

CPB Contractors

CPB Contractors

Connect 2019 Knowledge Forum Gold Sponsor

CPB Contractors
Australian Government

Australian Government

Connect 2019 Indigenous Business Tradeshow Gold Sponsor

Australian Government
NAB

NAB

Connect 2019 Indigenous Business Tradeshow Gold Sponsor

NAB
Carey Mining

Carey Mining

Connect 2019 Gala Awards Dinner Gold Sponsor

Carey Mining
Qantas

Qantas

Official airline of Connect 2019 and Gold Sponsor of the Gala Awards Dinner

Qantas

Silver Sponsors

Inside Policy

Inside Policy

Connect 2019 Knowledge Forum Silver Sponsor

Inside Policy
TSS Total Surveying Solutions

TSS Total Surveying Solutions

Connect 2019 Indigenous Business Tradeshow Silver Sponsor

TSS Total Surveying Solutions
Maybell Group

Maybell Group

Connect 2019 Indigenous Business Tradeshow Silver Sponsor

Maybell Group
Inspire Travel Management

Inspire Travel Management

Connect 2019 Knowledge Forum Silver Sponsor

Inspire Travel Management
Accenture

Accenture

2019 Connect App Sponsor

Accenture
Koori Mail

Koori Mail

Connect 2019 Media Partner

Koori Mail

2019 Award Sponsors

Every Trade Recruitment and Construction

Every Trade Recruitment and Construction

Procurement Professional of the Year Award

Every Trade Recruitment and Construction
Evolve FM

Evolve FM

Government Member of the Year Award

Evolve FM
Kulbardi

Kulbardi

Corporate Member of the Year Award

Kulbardi
Telstra

Telstra

Certified Supplier of the Year Award

Telstra
Laing O'Rourke

Laing O'Rourke

Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year

Laing O'Rourke
Westpac

Westpac

Indigenous Businesswoman of the Year Award

Westpac
BP

BP

Registered Supplier of the Year Award

BP
ANZ

ANZ

Supplier Diversity Partnership of the Year Award

ANZ
EY

EY

Young Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year Award

EY
Lendlease

Lendlease

Outstanding Impact Award

Lendlease

Featured exhibitors - 2019 Tradeshow

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