SMBiT Professionals
Pre Conference
Business Training
Training
Thursday
24 October 2024
9.00am - 5:00pm
Followed by drinks 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Pullman on the Park, Melbourne
Registration
Register NOW using the link below (at left if you're on the Web page)
Blowing up the obstacles holding you back from real business growth
Ryan Spillane, 360 Consulting and
James Davis, Pax8 Academy
Dive deep into the heart of your business and unleash its full potential at the Business Pre-Day workshop, "Blowing up the obstacles holding you back from real business growth." Led by the dynamic duo of James Davis from Pax8 and Ryan Spillane from 360 Consulting, this session is set to be an intense journey of discovery and transformation.
With a combined 60 years of experience, James and Ryan will guide you through a thorough examination of your business, identifying the hidden roadblocks that are stifling your growth. The morning session will be dedicated to a comprehensive maturity assessment, where you'll delve into the inner workings of your business and understand what drives its success. You'll explore established frameworks that have proven successful in pinpointing choke points and defining what growth truly means for you.
In the afternoon, the workshop takes a bold turn as selected businesses are put under the microscope. Together, as a collective, you'll dissect real-life scenarios, uncovering the barriers that hinder progress. James and Ryan will provide expert insights and tailored solutions to help you navigate these obstacles, ensuring you leave with actionable strategies to propel your business forward.
Key areas of focus will include:
This workshop is designed for business owners and their executive teams who are ready to face the truth about their business and are committed to making real, impactful changes. Note that an NDA will be required for participation, ensuring a safe and confidential environment for open and honest discussions.
Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and equipped with the knowledge and tools to take your business to new heights. Are you ready to blow up the obstacles and unlock your true potential?
$429 for full day training followed by drinks
This event is only available for Conference attendees.
(Limited numbers, don't miss out, register early)
Register using the link below
Technical Training
Into the trenches in a real Cyberattack
Robert Crane, CIAOPS
Get ready for an immersive experience like no other at the Technical Pre-Day workshop, "Into the trenches in a real Cyberattack," led by Robert Crane from CIAOPS, a world-renowned expert on Microsoft 365. This is not just another workshop; it's a gamified adventure into the heart of cybersecurity incident response.
Picture this: you're part of a team, plunged into a high-stakes scenario where an intrusion has occurred. Your mission? To unravel the mystery of the attack, fend off the cunning assailant, and fortify your defenses. But that's not all – you'll also learn to detect threats before they escalate, ensuring your organization's safety in the face of ever-evolving cyber dangers.
This hands-on experience is designed to test your skills and push your limits. You'll engage in real-time problem-solving, collaborate with your peers, and gain invaluable insights into the best tools and techniques for managing threats in a Microsoft 365 environment. It's not just about theory; it's about practical application that you can take back to your workplace and implement immediately.
By the end of the session, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of incident response, a toolkit of strategies for enhancing your cybersecurity posture, and the confidence to tackle challenges head-on in a real-world setting. So gear up for a day of learning, competition, and growth. It's game time, and the stakes have never been higher. Are you ready to step into the trenches?
Melbourne Chapter
Next meeting
Wednesday
30 October 2024
SMBiT Professionals Melbourne Chapter meets on the last Wednesday of the month
Dinner
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Event
7:00pm-9:30pm
Stay a while afterwards and have a drink and a chat
Bells Hotel
Main Hall, Level 2, 157 Moray Street, South Melbourne Parking along Tope Street or Coventry Street
Map
Unlock the Future of Cybersecurity with Guardz & Manage Protect
Andrew Johnson, CEO & Founder of Manage Protect and John Sullivan, Partner Manager
Discover how Guardz—distributed exclusively in APAC by Manage Protect—is revolutionising cybersecurity for SMBs with its AI-powered, all-in-one platform. Whether you're an MSP or an IT professional, this is your opportunity to learn how Guardz addresses today’s evolving cyber threats. Why attend? In the face of rising cyber risks, protecting small to medium-sized businesses demands more than fragmented security tools. Guardz is an AI-driven platform tailored for MSPs, covering 10 essential security areas, including:
You’ll hear from cybersecurity leaders Andrew Johnson, CEO & Founder of Manage Protect and John Sullivan, Partner Manager. They will share the success stories of Guardz and Manage Protect, explain how Guardz simplifies security by replacing fragmented solutions, and offer a preview of new features like the unified AI-powered MDR, set to launch in October. Attendees will also receive an exclusive event-only offer. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to stay ahead in cybersecurity. Manage Protect is a Silver sponsor of SMBiT Professionals
Round table discussion & Conference Debrief
Open forum ...
... issues, ideas, highs, lows, great tools you have found, bring them to the table!
Microsoft Training - Sydney
7th November 2024
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included.
Cliftons
13/60 Margaret Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Microsoft Training
We’ve worked with Rob Crane and your chapter committee to organise some Microsoft training for you. We know each chapter has their own needs and to that end we involved your chapter committee to help decide on the topics for your specific chapter which we’ve detailed below.
SMBiT Professionals are partially funding this training and as a result we can offer it to our members at a cost of $250 for the day of training. This will include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. We know that when we run training that spaces will fill fast, and we’ve got 20 seats in each chapter available.
Members: $250
Non-members: $450
for full day training
Sydney Chapter
Tuesday
12 November 2024
SMBiT Professionals Sydney Chapter meets on the second Tuesday of the month
6:00pm-7:00pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
The Union Hotel
271 Pacific Highway North Sydney https://www.unionhotel.com.au/
Did you miss the last Sydney Chapter meeting?
Register now to attend the next meeting
Presentations from leading industry vendors, updates on new products, member case studies and key issues facing SMBiT business owners and professionals including our round table discussion. Share knowledge, solve practical problems, network and learn from each other and gain key tools to grow your business. Agenda will be published closer to the event.
Not a member?
Not a problem, visitors welcome.
Come along to our next chapter meeting to meet like-minded IT business owners and professionals who are working together to build their businesses.
Round table discussion
... discuss issues, ideas, highs, lows, great tools you have found, bring them to the table!
This meeting will be live streamed
Brisbane Chapter
13 November 2024
SMBiT Professionals Brisbane Chapter usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month
5:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm-8:30pm
Pineapple Hotel
706 Main St Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
Did you miss the last Brisbane Chapter meeting?
Register using the link below This meeting will be live streamed
Perth Chapter
19 November 2024
SMBiT Professionals Perth Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
6:15pm - 8:15pm
The Wembley Hotel White Room
344 Cambridge St Wembley 6014 WA
Did you miss the last Perth Chapter meeting?
Adelaide Chapter
20 November 2024
SMBiT Professionals Adelaide Chapter meets on the third Wednesday of the month
5:00pm- 6:30pm
6:30pm-9:00pm
The Duke of Brunswick Hotel
207 Gilbert Street Adelaide SA 5000
Did you miss the last Adelaide Chapter meeting?
Round Table Discussion