Find out how to embrace Tasmania's future with guest speaker sessions on:
Tasmania’s future in AI and the new digital revolution
Tasmania’s future workforce
Tasmania’s future energy
Tasmania’s future agriculture
Tasmania’s future in healthcare
Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025
Time: From 5:30 PM
Location: Woolmers Estate, Longford
Includes: Welcome drinks & gourmet food
Dress: Business or smart casual
Tickets:
NMBA paid members and up to 2 additional guests $20 per ticket (type code 2025AGM at the checkout)
NMBA free members and visitors $45 per ticket
Why Attend?
This is not an event detailing next year’s plans and budgets, or apprehension about the future.
It’s a night all about Tasmania’s long-term possibilities that will impact every aspect of business. It’s for visionaries, innovators, every level of business owner, and anyone passionate about shaping the future of business in Tasmania.
Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out, your voice matters in the conversation about Tasmania’s next chapter.
Connect with inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Discover new leadership models, emerging technologies, and trends shaping our economy.
Be Inspired by stories and strategies from those driving change in Tasmania
Business owners and their staff, customers, partners, and anyone interested in Tasmania’s bright future, are welcome to this major event for the year.
Guest Speakers
Tasmania’s AI and Digital Future
Joakim Karlsson is a business and AI strategist with a strong software development background, known for linking the evolution of mobile internet - where he launched the first large-scale 4G network - to today’s AI transformation, guiding organisations toward innovative, user-centric solutions, while navigating risks and maximising benefits now and into the future. Find out the realities of AI, automation, datacentres, and how all businesses can ride the next wave of digital technology.
Tasmania’s Energy Future
Ian Jones is Chair of Clean Energy Tasmania, advocating for renewable energy development across the state.
Clean Energy Tasmania is developing plans spanning the next 50 years to light the path to a sustainable future, where innovation and renewables power every corner of the state.
Tasmania’s Workforce of the Future
Damien Rhind is General Manager of KEEN Partners, specialising in workforce development and employment solutions for Tasmanians.
Damien brings hands-on experience in coaching, leadership, and industry partnerships, helping local people and businesses adapt to the changing world of work. Damien will speak about how current approaches in employment are evolving into whole new paradigms that businesses need to prepare for now, on recruitment, training, retention and development.
Tasmania’s Future Health Technology
Sam Marshall is the Regional Development and Engagement Manager for NBN Co. With 15 years experience in telecommunications management, he will reveal a future of health service delivery based on high speed Internet connectivity.
Already in places like China, AI-enabled remote booths can conduct telehealth, pathology, scanning, diagnosis, and treatment. The future of healthcare will enable people in remote areas to obtain comprehensive management without the tyranny of distance that exists today.
Tasmania’s Future Agriculture
Liam Fox is President of the Tasmanian Agricultural Education Network and Northern Regional Network Leader for Revitalising School Farms with DECYP.
For Tasmania to produce $10 billion in farm gate revenue by 2030, there needs to be a revolution in every aspect of farm management. Liam will cover the technologies, management and cultural changes to achieve the long-term potential of the Tasmanian agricultural industry.
The Venue
The event will take place in both the restaurant and gallery areas of the stunning World Heritage Woolmers Estate at Longford.
Your $20 per head ticket price includes the full program of speakers plus 2 sessions of gourmet food and welcome drinks.
The bar will remain open after the formal event, along with additional food, to enable attendees to network with guest speakers, other business people and prominent stakeholders.
Menu Highlights
Pumpkin, feta & sundried tomato arancini on aioli
Turmeric spiced chicken with satay dip
Black-eyed pea falafel with hummus & pickled carrot
Lamb kofta with paprika yoghurt
Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli
Limited Numbers, Book your Tickets Now
We’re stepping boldly into the future - and you’re invited to be part of it.
Courtesy of the Kentish and Latrobe Independent Business Association, tickets for you and your guests are only $20 each (use code 2025AGM at checkout)
