Discuss secrets of startup and small business global success: Hear from global entrepreneurs about the opportunities, challenges and technologies they use to engage in the global marketplace.

Learn simple steps that encourage global success: Private and public sector advisors will provide advice and best practices to help Australian firms go global.

Agenda

8:30 – 8:55 am
Registration, breakfast and coffee

8:55 – 9:00 am
Welcome and goals for the discussion

9:00 – 9:15 am
How the Australian Government can inspire outward-facing businesses
Featuring The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Minister for Small Business

9:15 – 10:10 am
Secrets of startup and small business success: Lessons from global entrepreneurs
Cibby Pulikkaseril, Co-Founder, Baraja
Graham Ross, Founder and CEO, Kusaga
Dr. Catriona Wallace, Founder, Flamingo
Moderated by Claire Pillsbury, Global Innovation Forum

10:10 – 11:00am
Simple steps to encourage global success: Advice from private and public mentors
Bianca Bowron-Cuthill, Head of Customer Care, Intuit QuickBooks Australia
Topaz Conway, Commercialisation Adviser, Entrepreneurs’ Program
Jennifer Kay, General Manager, Entrepreneurs’ Programme
Brian McDonnell, Director of mid-market and small business, PayPal Australia
Alex Scandurra, CEO, Stone & Chalk
moderated by Jake Colvin, Global Innovation Forum