Central West Young Entrepreneurs Summit 2022

BE INSPIRED AND GAIN INSIGHTS FROM SOME OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL ENTREPRENEURS

Renovation | Fashion | Technology | Agri-Business | Hospitality | Retail

Mudgee Arts Precinct, the Seminar room, upstairs.

Registration: 8.30am | Summit: 9.30am – 4.30pm | Networking Event: 5.30pm – 7.30pm @ Club Mudgee

Workshop Breakfast: 7:30 - 9am Friday 18th March 

The Central West Young Entrepreneurs Summit is an informative entrepreneurial event that aims to mentor, encourage and inspire driven professionals at any stage of their career. The Summit provides the perfect opportunity to break away from the pack, create growth in your business, network with driven professionals and build future opportunities through inspiring sessions from our guest speakers. 

Following the summit, a networking event will take place in the evening. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with some of the Summit speakers, local business leaders and connect with other professionals to gain insights on their entrepreneurial journeys.

Enjoy a food and beverage selection throughout the day from 8:30am to 6:00pm. 

Speakers:

TELEVISION'S DIY POWER-COUPLE - KYAL AND KARA
KYAL & KARA DEMMRICH The Block / The Living Room / Renovators / TV Producers
This dynamic duo have project-managed, designed or completed over 35 renovation projects in the last five years. Gain insights with tips on real estate, construction and design from televisions favourite DIY team. 

THE STORY OF AUSTRALIA'S CHEEKIEST SWIMWEAR - BUDGY SMUGGLER
ADAM LINFORTH Chief Smuggler 
Budgy Smuggler is family owned fashion trailblazer who aspire to never have a traditional desk job. From a bit of a laugh in a backyard to one of Australia's top swimwear brands, hear from the founder about this iconic brand.

THE RISE OF THE RESPONSIBLE RETAILER - FLORA & FLORA
JULIE MATHERS Founder & CEO
Flora & Fauna has 94,000 active consumers and is Australia’s largest eco store, with 300 brands from beauty to health. Julie was named Number 1 in the 2021 and 2019 "Top 50 People in Australian eCommerce" and will share her clear vision on being kind to the planet, people and animals in retailing. 

CONNECTING THE FOOD INDUSTRY WITH PRODUCERS - STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE
TAWNYA BAHR Leading Food Consultant and Co-Founder 
As an industry connector, chef, and founding partner of bespoke food tour company Straight To The Source, Tawnya will share her career in connecting Australia's food industry with sustainable agricultural practices and producers.

BREAKFAST WITH A BEARDED BAKER - KNAFEH
AMEER EL-ISSA Co-Founder
Quite possibly the world's coolest cook, learn about Knafeh's hospitality journey which took brothers from Sydney to New York. Try the famous Jerusalem street food for yourself at this delicious breakfast session.

Event MC: TOM TILLEY 

Tom is an Australian television and radio presenter and journalist who is currently hosting Australia’s fastest growing news podcast, The Briefing. As the host of Triple J’s Hack program for over a decade, he has become one of Australia’s leading voices in current affairs for young people. Born and bred in the Mudgee region, we are excited to welcome Tom home to MC our event.

COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST FOR SUMMIT ATTENDEES - Friday 18th March

Our Chow, Burrundulla Wines, 234 Castlereagh Highway, Mudgee
Join us for an opportunity to speak with mentors in and workshop ideas after you have had a change to recharge and take in the key learnings from the day

Accommodation: For accommodation or enquires on things to do during your stay visit https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/

Parking:  All day free parking is available at the venue.

For more information please visit: https://youngentrepreneurssummit.com.au/