CONVERGE ESPERANCE 2025
Save the Date for Converge Esperance 2025
Converge Esperance is back! Following the success of the inaugural 2024 event, the Esperance Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) and the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission (GEDC) have partnered to present Converge Esperance 2025 – a premier business and industry event for the Esperance region.
Overview
Converge Esperance 2025 is a two-day business and industry forum, hosted by the ECCI and the GEDC. The event profiles the region’s major industry sectors, small business and future economic opportunities and includes a conference, industry tours, workshops, sundowners and networking opportunities. The event is open to everyone – local, intra and inter-state – interested in business and the economy in Esperance and the south-east region.
Save the Date: 31st July & 1st August 2025
Location: Esperance, WA
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Thursday 31 July 2025 – Industry Tour, Agtech Workshops and 2025 Launch Sundowner
Kick-start your Converge Esperance 2025 experience by choosing between agtech workshops or an industry tour, followed by a 2025 Launch sundowner for all Converge attendees.
AGTECH WORKSHOPS
Upskill your agtech skills by taking part in these workshops presented by GRDC, SPAA and EZI as part of GRDC’s Grain Automate program. Attendees will gain a greater understanding in:
- Boundary mapping
- Variable Rate Technology implementation
- On-farm experimentation.
INDUSTRY TOUR
Gain a unique insight into some of Esperance’s leading industries, initiatives and businesses by joining other Converge attendees and locals for an industry tour. Itinerary available soon.
2025 LAUNCH SUNDOWNER
Wrap up the day with networking opportunities, canapes and drinks, overlooking Esperance Bay. Sponsored by SPAA, GRDC, EZI and the Grain Automate Program.
More details to come.
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Friday 1 August 2025 – Conference and Wrap Up Sundowner
CONFERENCE
Join us for an inspiring conference program featuring local, intra and inter-state speakers, industry leaders and key note specialists from across Australia. The Converge conference will deliver thought-provoking presentations and contemporary economic and business outlooks for the year ahead.
More details to come.
Who should attend?
Converge Esperance is suited to a broad range of stakeholders including Esperance and regional business owners, industry leaders and managers, primary producers, not-for-profits, investors, planners and policy makers, trade organisations, government agencies and regional advocates.
Key topics for Converge Esperance 2025
- Economic outlook and global market updates
- Retail and hospitality trends
- Business challenges and trends
- Value adding to agribusiness and tourism
- Planning for business success and growth
- Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Local sector updates – agriculture, retail, tourism and industry
Meet the Converge Esperance 2025 Presenters
More presenters to be announced soon.
Trent Rigby, Retail Oasis
Trent is a Partner and Director at Retail Oasis, bringing a wealth of expertise in the retail industry. He has worked with a range of renowned brands, including Akubra, Commonwealth Bank and Nespresso, among others. With his extensive knowledge of retail trends and global insights, Trent is a trusted advisor for brands seeking to navigate an ever-evolving market.
Retail Oasis is a boutique strategic consultancy that blends data-driven and creative solutions to help businesses in retail, digital, private equity, property development and startups transition from strategic planning to implementation of effective branding and marketing strategies.
Trent will present at the main conference on global retail trends and their impact on the Esperance community and economy, practical strategies for retail and small businesses to overcome challenges, increase productivity and elevate their business. Followed by a panel discussion featuring leading retail businesses from Esperance and regional WA.
Aaron Morey, CCIWA
Aaron is the Chief Economist at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, leading CCIWA’s economic reform and advocacy agenda.
Prior to joining CCIWA in 2020, Aaron was the principal economic and commercial advisor to the former WA Treasurer, Ben Wyatt, working on complex policy issues such as GST, asset sales and major governance and economic policy reforms. As a senior economist at the Productivity Commission, Aaron led economic policy development and public inquiries into key issues affecting business and industry in Australia including workforce regulation, intellectual property and infrastructure.
At Converge Esperance, Aaron will share his insights on the Western Australian economy, the emerging macro-economic trends influencing business and industry right now and the unique opportunities and challenges facing the business sector.
Kitty Prodonovich, RCCIWA – Master of Ceremonies
Kitty is CEO of the Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry of WA and a strong advocate for regional small business. Having owned businesses in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Kitty is a former President of both the RCCIWA and the Kalgoorlie-Boulder CCI and former Board Chair of the Small Business Development Corporation.
Kitty currently sits on the General Council of CCIWA and is a non – executive Director on the Board of Keystart Home Loans and the Country Housing Authority.
As an experienced host for State and regional events, Kitty brings her engaging and inspirational style to MC at Converge Esperance.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The ECCI invites business and industry to support Converge Esperance as a sponsor. This is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your brand and connect with local businesses and industry professionals. Download the Sponsorship Prospectus below for further information and contact the ECCI to discuss the sponsorship opportunities available.
Sponsorship Prospectus Sponsorship Application Form
Jennifer Obourne, Executive Officer, ECCI
0415 707 077
eo@esperancecci.com.au
