About this Event
This event is perfect for established businesses operating in or looking to expand into the manufacturing and food sectors. Gain clarity on what’s shifting in the market, how leading companies are positioning themselves for 2026, and what you need to prepare for growth in these highly competitive industries.
You’ll have the opportunity to build referral partnerships with others in the space, share challenges, discuss industry changes, explore upcoming opportunities, and uncover warm introductions and new commercial pathways.
For this event, we are pleased to host a special guest: Tim Hennessy.
Tim is a highly experienced entrepreneur, director and advisor with a career spanning nearly four decades. His entrepreneurial journey began in 1987 with the founding of Active Apparel Group, which grew from a start-up into a multinational manufacturing business operating across Australia, China, Hong Kong and the USA. Under his leadership, the business employed more than 2,300 people globally and achieved revenues exceeding US$100 million, before a successful strategic exit.
Today, Tim works across manufacturing, technology, construction and pharmaceuticals, bringing deep expertise in corporate governance, financial management, sales and strategic planning. He is passionate about building strong, accountable cultures and mentoring leaders to navigate complexity, scale sustainably, and position their businesses for long-term success.
Tim will be sharing his experience, observations and insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the Manufacturing and Food landscape for 2026.
Join us on 20 February for a focused, high-value session.
Welcome to Connection Central - we put together high-end businesses playing in the same space, with similar values, who are willing to share warm introductions!
Join us for an in-depth, intimate, focused lunch, one like no other, where everyone will build trust, will discuss their own market place and will share contacts.
What you Receive
Enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch + beverages
Our Facilitator - Caroline Lovett Director of Customer Support | Customer Service Expert | Customer Experience | Complaint Handling | Staff Engagement | Employee Recognition
Caroline has a tremendous passion for creating strong employee engagement and designing training solutions that deliver excellent, consistent customer service. She partners with the International WOW! Awards to promote and assist with managing the employee recognition program in Australia, and to complement my training program. She is also a gun at working with businesses and individuals to identify awards programs and categories to showcase their achievements and prepares submissions that catch the eyes of the judges.
Our Host - Michelle O'Hara (Strategist, International Speaker, Networking Demon)
Having run a business for 17 years, spoken on local and international stages, run workshops and built several networking groups in Brisbane, Michelle is well connected to put the right people and the right energy in the room to make this a great success.
Only 9 places are available so it is first in, first served!!
See you there.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Inchcolm Hotel, 73 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Australia
AUD 266.03
