FWD›SCALE
FWD›SCALE is your launchpad to exponential growth.
Gain actionable strategies, connect with experienced mentors, and define success on your terms at FWD›SCALE. This stream provides the tools to scale your business to new heights.
Whether you’re scaling for financial growth, tackling social challenges, or achieving personal freedom, this stream is designed to meet you where you are and elevate you to where you want to be.
Network with fellow trailblazers, connect with mentors, and access the insights you need to take your business to the next level. Whether you’re dreaming of global markets or solving local challenges, this is your moment to SCALE.
Strucket’s seemingly overnight success was based on three years of research, design, prototype, tooling, testing, grant applications, sourcing funding, sleepless nights.
Bryton is a proud entrepreneur and technology enthusiast with an obsession for learning. Bryton is on the Silicon Coast Board.
Nicole brings a rare blend of empathy and operational discipline, shaped by diverse roles in manufacturing, consulting, and entertainment.
Mark has built and scaled multiple purpose-driven companies, combining technology, empathy, and relentless execution.
As CEO and founder of Laundry Lady and TimeBoss (an AI-driven platform powering The Laundry Lady), Susan has created scalable solutions for industries like aged care, cleaning services, and pet grooming.
Roz White is an award-winning business leader with over 32 years’ experience, a charity volunteer and leading advocate for various industry groups.
Thomas brings over two decades of expertise in winning government business for the SME sector.
Frank’s career has been focussed on addressing social and economic issues, through roles within government, community, and business.
Marc has been leading Procurement and Supply Chain teams in top ASX listed companies and Government organisations for over 20 years
Senior Director Strategy and Planning, Sunshine Coast Health
Chief Information Officer, Sunshine Coast Council
Manager, Industry Engagement, ICT Category Management and Sourcing, Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business, Queensland Government
Experienced Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the renewables and technology industry.
Lachie Smart speaks with authority on the leadership required to bridge generational gaps, solve pain points and boost team engagement.
Peter is the visionary Creator & Founder of Gōru and 52 Risks®, principal of Notwithoutrisk Consulting, and a trusted advisor to fintechs and start-ups companies.
FWD›SCALE’s Sessions
Storytelling
Are you scaling for the ego of it? Do you even know what success looks like for you? Are you measuring the right success metrics for you? Comparing and contrasting the scale stories of Mark Woodland, Founder Xplor and Kismet, you will be challenged to explore (see what we did there!) what really makes it all worth it for you!
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Learning
We explore the 'what keeps you up at night' topics of people, cashflow, marketing, sales and leadership through growth with an extraordinary panel.
Venue 114
FWD›LUNCH & LEARN
Following his acclaimed FWD>>>FEST debut in 2023, we are incredibly excited to welcome back Daniel Flynn, Co-Founder of Thankyou, as the Keynote Speaker for the FWD>DAY ONE Lunch & Learn Session at FWD>>>FEST 25. Daniel will share his insights on building a sustainable social enterprise and challenging conventional business models that are relatable to all business types. Learn from Thankyou's journey of funding vital global programs through consumer products.
Venue 114
Immersion
What does successful scaling really mean? Define your own success by interacting with those that have dug deep in their scaling journey.
Venue 114
Action
Hugely successful in 2024, the live Procurement Pitch is back! Watch as procurement ready businesses vie for the attention of our procurement leads with the real-life opportunity to obtain new contracts. Hosted by Tom Pollock from Gov Ready. Our 2025 Procurement Panel includes: Marc Watson, Head of Procurement, Unitywater | Katie Healy, Senior Director Strategy and Planning, Sunshine Coast Health | Dave Burns, Chief Information Officer, Sunshine Coast Council | Matthew Rose, Manager, Industry Engagement, ICT Category Management and Sourcing, Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business | Frank Dineen, Small Business Procurement Advisor – Q - 2032 Games, Small and Family Business Division, Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business.
Venue 114
Networking
The perfect way to wind down and catchup with old connections, make new ones and celebrate a big first day at FWD>>>FEST. All thanks to the Sunshine Coast Tech Industry Alliance (SCTechIA) who provides the first shout! SCTechIA is the gateway for the digital economy and a driving force for industry development, advancement, promotion and connection!
Venue 114
Connect, Support & Grow
DAY ONE is a full day dedicated to providing entrepreneurs and innovators with the tools, connections and support they need to accelerate to the next level through the delivery of 4 Streams delivering real life storytelling, learning, immersion and action!
Challenge, Lead & Drive
DAY TWO is a full day meticulously designed to challenge the mindset and business acumen of our entrepreneurs, innovators and their support system.
Professional and personal development are a cornerstone to leadership and this day is designed to produce our next gen leaders.
Conversate, Collaborate & Act!
DAY THREE will be like no other day you have ever experienced, designed to encourage the conversations that should happen, but don’t!
This day is designed to be life-changing and fun. Our hope is that in 10 years you look back and realise that the people and opportunities that shaped your future, you met at FWD›››FEST 25.
7 - 9 MAY 2025 Sunshine Coast
Silicon Coast and partners pays our deepest respect to the Traditional Custodians of this country; the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara peoples of the coastal plains and hinterlands of the Sunshine Coast, as we honor them as the original storytellers, innovators, and custodians of this land, embracing their wisdom to innovate while respecting the sacred ground on which it takes place.
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