www.smallbizweek.com.au | info@abfgroup.com.au 28-30
2024 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Digital trends l Marketing tools l AI technologies EVENT REVIEW
May
Thank you for joining us
CommBank SmallBiz Week Moved to MCEC
CommBank SmallBiz Week was a success in its goal to support, connect and grow Australia's vital SME sector. We received positive feedback from attendees and exhibitors alike. The event was well-attended and provided invaluable resources to SMEs looking to expand their business across multiple events.
GOAL
The aim of CommBank SmallBiz Week is to support, connect and grow Australia‘s vital SME sector. With a fresh new look and venue, coupled with representation from leading brands, SmallBiz Week 2024 attracted record attendances across three days.
185 Young
110+ Sponsors and exhibitors 60+ Presenters 3 Days
Visitors & Delegates 156 Breakfast Function Event schedule & Attendance Tue 28 May Event CommBank Small
Expo CommBank
Sessions Salesforce
OPTUS FutureFit Workshops Nine Ad Manager Workshops Cyber Wardens Workshops CommBank Networking (Wed) Business Leaders Breakfast (Thur) Wed 29
Thur 30 May Event CommBank Young Hero Awards
Hero Awards Dinner
4,762
Business
SmallBiz
Workshops
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Sponsors and partners
We appreciate the support
Testimonials
"Great event for businesses who work with small business owners. I made valuable connections with exhibitors and met not only leads but also potential business partners and supporters."
"A great range of IT&T products showcased for small business to transform, deploy and operate on/offsite."
Elena Chirich, Director, MiniBoss Business School [exhibitor]
"Really good expo connecting small business owners and keeping them up to date with new technology. "
David Carnegie, Founder, Whinhurst Coaching [visitor]
Cecil Triegaardt, General Manager, Whiteboardsales [visitor]
"Very professionally run event. The selection of exhibitors was great and loved the Salesforce booth and keynote.“
Mark Wheeler, Director, Stratiform [visitor]
"Insights about AI from sessions and exhibitors were very good.“
Ken Atchison, Director, Atchison Group [visitor]
"It was great to chat to people without the gatekeeper interfering."
Dominic Papasergio Owner, Northside Hawk Drone Tech [visitor]
"Very good and informative for start-ups like me"
Michelle, Director, Genfinity
Photo Gallery
Awards Gallery Expo Gallery
Visitor Insights
Insights from our surveys
Over 80% of visitors plan to attend CommBank
SmallBiz Week 2025
Over 75% of visitors discover new products or services at the expo they plans to purchase or use in the future
*Visitors engaged with a high number of exhibitors
*According to survey results
Top 5 Reasons for Attending
Connect with potential b2b suppliers and partners #1
Networking opportunities #2
Gain insights from expert speakers #4
Find solutions to specific challenges my business is facing #5
Discover new business growth solutions, tools & strategies #3
Visitor Profile
The event drew its target audience of small businesses, with a strong showing coming from companies with 100 employees or less. The high concentration of business owners and management personnel underscores the event's success in attracting key decision-makers.
*According to registered attendees
Visitor Profile
*According to registered attendees
Media mentions
Media mentions
Young Hero Awards
CommBank
185 Young Hero Awards Dinner Guests
COMMBANK YOUNG HERO AWARD WINNERS
Business Leaders Luncheon
This year's feature networking function featured 156 delegates and focused on the role of digitalisation in the SME space including AI, cybersecurity and staying future fit.
Expert speakers from industry leaders included:
Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness
National Office of Cyber Security
Merlin Luck Salesforce
Rebecca Warren CommBank
Emma Jensen Optus
CommBank SmallBiz Sessions
CommBank SmallBiz Sessions delivered another well received program with back-to-back sessions over 2 days on the mainstage. Industry experts delivered keynotes and panel discussions on a range of SME topics.
60+ Presenters 25+ Sessions
*Nearly 35% of visitors attended at least one CommBank SmallBiz Sessions
*According to survey results
Business Leaders Luncheon
This year's newest feature was the addition of 4 workshop programs to the event schedule. These workshops were delivered by industry experts from:
• Salesforce
• Optus
• Nine Ad Manager
• Cyber Wardens
*Over 15% of visitors attended at least one workshop
33 Workshops over 2 days
*According to survey results
Marketing Overview
TV
• Channel 31
• Nine Ad Manager
Radio
• 3AW
• GOLD FM
• SEN FM
Other
• Workplace Media digital ads
• Message Media (SMS)
• Small Business Connections
On-site banners
YOU
We hope you join us for an upcoming event
Events Calendar
Electric SUV Expo 24 Melbourne
9-11 August 2024 | MCEC Melb
Sydney International EV Show 2024
8-10 Nov 2024 | ICC-Sydney
SmallBiz Week 2025
2-3 April 2025 | MCEC Melb
24-25 September 2025 | ICC Sydney
26-29 June 2025 | MCEC Melb
THANK