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Following the success of CRN Pipeline 2023, we are delighted to return to the Gold Coast in 2024 to help IT and digital providers connect and explore new ways of maximising revenues.

CRN Pipeline 2023 provided a highly interactive and unique environment for the owners and senior decision-makers of Australia’s most influential channel partners to engage with each other and the industry.

Event Details

DATES | 13-16 August 2024

LOCATION | Gold Coast, QLD

Pipeline 2024 Website

Pipeline provides a perfect opportunity for IT and digital providers to connect with like-minded peers,

Content includes roundtable programs, panel discussions, social activities and multiple evening events — it's the perfect opportunity to network, learn and grow.

Pipeline 2023 sponsors

Sponsorship Packages

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  • Post event contact list (business card details)
  • Branding across all CRN Pipeline promotion, at the event and online. Includes logo and company description on Pipeline website.
  • CRN Pipeline online Sponsor Zone on Pipeline app including details of 3 sponsor rep contacts 
  • Sponsor rep tickets include flights and accommodation
  • Guest tickets must be channel partners (not additional reps) but do include flights and accommodation
  • Merchandise to be included within CRN Pipeline delegate bag.
    All merchandise to be approved by CRN Pipeline events team
  • Sponsor stand (1x1m).
    All stands at CRN Pipeline of the same size
    to encourage high-density networking
Sponsorship Level Sponsor Rep Tickets Guest Tickets
(Partners Only)
VIP Sponsor 3 4
Platinum Sponsor 2 3
Experience Sponsor 2 3
Gold Sponsor 2 3
Silver Sponsor 2 2
Distributor Sponsor 2 2

 

Australia's channel conference with proven ROI...

Following the success of CRN Pipeline 2024, we are delighted to return to the Gold Coast in 2025 to help IT and digital providers connect and explore new ways of maximising revenues.

CRN Pipeline 2024 provided a highly interactive and unique environment for the owners and senior decision-makers of Australia’s most influential channel partners to engage with each other and the industry.

Event Details

DATES | 12-14 August 2025

LOCATION | Gold Coast, QLD

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Pipeline provides a perfect opportunity for IT and digital providers to connect with like-minded peers,

Content includes roundtable programs, panel discussions, social activities and multiple evening events — it's the perfect opportunity to network, learn and grow.

If you are debating which channel conference to attend, just speak with any of the brands below.

2025 Agenda

DAY 1: Tuesday 12 August
3:00 pm Guests arrive to check into hotel
4:30 pm Welcome drinks and networking in expo area
5:00 pm Conference Dinner 
7:30pm Dessert and Drinks by the pool
DAY 2: Wednesday 13August
8:00   Networking Breakfast
10:00 am Conference Sessions 
11:30am Networking Content Sessions 
12:30 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Networking Experiences - Golf & Barefoot Bowls
7:00 pm Night 2 Dinner 
DAY 3: Thursday 14August
8:00 am Networking Breakfast
10:00 am Conference Sessions
11:30 am Networking Content Sessions
12:30 pm Lunch 
1:45 pm Curated Content Session
3:00 pm Keynote Speaker Session
6:30 pm Networking drinks in expo area
7:00 pm Impact Awards
10:00 pm Impact Awards - Afterparty
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The CRN Impact Awards was hosted on the last evening of Pipeline 2023.

The CRN Impact Awards celebrate the technology providers delivering outcomes for customer organisations and building Australia’s innovation economy for the future.

Impact Award winners use technology to help their customers transform their businesses and demonstrate the highest levels of commitment to customer service and to delivering strong ROI.

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In 2023 Impact Awards celebrated the work of the partner community across three categories:
projects, distribution, and innovation.

• The projects category included: business transformation, workforce empowerment, modernising infrastructure, trusted systems network evolution, customer experience, employee experience and partner collaboration

• The innovation category highlighted the success of emerging innovators and platform innovators.

Previous Sponsors

Pipeline 2024 sponsors

Hear from some of our 2024 Pipeline Conference sponsors, sharing how the conference offered unmatched opportunities to learn, network, meet new partners, and enjoy a memorable experience.

Previous Pipeline Audience

150 Channel Partners in attendance

This will be a mix of some of the top
channel partners in Australia, including
the Fast50 alumni of 2022.

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Previous attendees
Encoo Invotec Missing Link
Engage squared Liquid IT Cirrus Networks
Tquila ANZ Data#3 Thomas Duryea Logicalis
Insentra Solista Datacom
Rock IT DiUs  
2022 Fast50 Alumni
Tekoi Consulting Etica Digital J4RVIS
toim. Arinco MAV3RIK
cevo Virtual IT Group CSO Group
  BI3 Technologies Pty LTd  
Major Products and Services their company offers
Product/Service Percent (%)
Managed services 61
Back-up and disaster recovery 59
Public cloud/Infrastructure-as-a service 56
Networking – fixed or wireless 55
Enterprise infrastructure (servers, storage, converged) 51
Desktops, notebooks and end user devices 49
Private cloud/Hybrid cloud 49
Information security 48
Business consulting services 46
Virtualisation – desktop and server 43
Communications – VoIP, UC, collaboration 41
Hosting services 38
Telecommunications, internet and carrier services 37
Application/Software development 26
Analytics, business intelligence, big data 24
Mobility – mobile services and devices 24
Software for IT services 19
Data centre services incl power and cooling 15
Printing and managed print services 10
ERP/CRM software 10
Major Products and Services their company offers
Product/Service Percent (%)
Managed services 61
Back-up and disaster recovery 59
Public cloud/Infrastructure-as-a service 56
Networking – fixed or wireless 55
Enterprise infrastructure (servers, storage, converged) 51
Desktops, notebooks and end user devices 49
Private cloud/Hybrid cloud 49
Information security 48
Business consulting services 46
Virtualisation – desktop and server 43
Communications – VoIP, UC, collaboration 41
Hosting services 38
Telecommunications, internet and carrier services 37
Application/Software development 26
Analytics, business intelligence, big data 24
Mobility – mobile services and devices 24
Software for IT services 19
Data centre services incl power and cooling 15
Printing and managed print services 10
ERP/CRM software 10

Agenda

For a detailed version of the agenda please head to the Pipeline event page!

DAY 1: Tuesday 22 August
Lunchtime Session Registration and room allocation
Afternoon Session

IT buyers speak out – Enterprise, government and mid-market IT buyers, and partners, distributors and vendors, unpack the hottest issues and opportunities for your business. 

  • Tech Research Asia’s Trevor Clarke will be delivering a keynote address about trends critical to how IT and digital channel partners position their businesses.

  • Mid-market IT buyers discuss their IT priorities in the year ahead.

Afternoon session

IT buyers speak out - continued

  • Enterprise/government IT buyers discuss their IT priorities in the year ahead.

  • Microsoft Global Partner Solutions Director for ANZ, Vanessa Sorenson discusses customers’ expectations around value from technology spending and how partners can help them do more with less, the cloud divide and what channel partners can do to seize this opportunity, and the implications for your business of more Australia organisations prioritising social and environmental targets in the coming year.

  • Lightning Talks.

  • Channel partners share how they are adapting their businesses to shifting customer demands.

Evening Session Welcome BBQ
DAY 2: Wednesday 23 August
Morning Session

Distribution shake-up – Distribution is changing, with compelling new options and opportunities for IT partners. Learn how to leverage this to benefit your business.

  • Distribution shake-up – CRN unpacks the changing distribution landscape and key issues and opportunities for IT partners.

  • Value-added distribution in 2023 – A vendor, distributor and partner take the stage to unpack what this means in 2023 and how the partner is benefitting. 

  • Distributors tackle the issues: six lightning talks by distributors on key questions posed by CRN on such trends as, growth segments, incentivising sales teams, tech for good, data-driven distribution, their expansion plans and more.

Afternoon Session

Networking / Experience sessions

Evening Session

Networking Dinner

DAY 3: Thursday 24 August
Morning Session

M&A heats up – Australia’s IT landscape is primed for M&A. Learn about the new money, buyers and opportunities and how you can position to benefit.

Afternoon breakout sessions

Unleashing AI Power

  • Revolutionising Business with 'World of Workflows'" is a power-packed session designed to make the daunting world of AI integration a breeze.

    Led by Nick Beaugeard, Chief Software Architect, TribeTech, this talk will challenge the audience's perception of AI, encouraging them to embrace it as an inevitable and transformative force. Amidst illustrating the intricate challenges of incorporating AI into daily business processes, Nick will unlock the secrets of the 'World of Workflows' - a revolutionary guide to seamlessly harness AI's potential.

    The session promises to elevate attendees from mere IT service providers to trusted business optimisation experts, capable of transforming not just their operations, but their clients' as well.

    It's about picturing a future where AI isn't just an abstract concept, but a tangible tool driving business innovation.
Afternoon Session Networking / Mixer
Evening Session

 

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DAY 4: Friday 25 August
11:00 am Checkout day
 

2025 Sponsorship Packages

Main Event Sponsor

Become the exclusive sponsor of one of Pipeline's signature evening events. This package offers the opportunity to host a major evening event, integrated into the conference agenda, ensuring attendance from all participants. Your brand will be prominently displayed throughout the event, with a dedicated 5-minute address to engage all attendees.

Package Inclusions:

  • 3 x sponsor and 4 x partner tickets including return flights and accommodation*
  • Own one of Pipelines main evening events including Night one Dessert and Drinks, Night two dinner or Impact Awards on Night three. 
  • Expo booth with TV stand to promote content
  • Hosting of a breakfast table each morning of Pipeline
  • Channel TV Package 
  • Delegate Meeting Service
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Premium Experience Sponsor

As the Premium Experience Sponsor, you’ll have the exclusive opportunity to sponsor a workshop/ live demonstration, the coffee and channel tv zone or a keynote session featuring a celebrity speaker. This event will be strategically built into the day three agenda, ensuring full delegate attention. Your brand will be prominently showcased throughout the session, with the opportunity to directly address attendees, maximising visibility and engagement across the entire conference.

Package Inclusions:

  • 2 x sponsor and 3 x partner tickets including return flights and accommodation* 
  • Own one of Pipelines premium experiences
  • Expo booth 
  • Hosting of a breakfast table each morning of Pipeline
  • Channel TV Package 
  • Delegate Meeting Service

Lightning Talk Sponsor

As the Lightning Talk Sponsor, you'll have a 10-minute slot on stage during the conference sessions, giving you the chance to speak directly to all delegates and elevate your brand's visibility. This package is an ideal way to engage with the audience and showcase your expertise.

Package Inclusions:

  • 2 x sponsor and 3x partner tickets including return flights and accommodation*
  • 10 minute lightning talk onstage during the conference sessions
  • Expo booth 
  • Hosting of a breakfast table each morning of Pipeline
  • Channel TV Package 
  • Delegate Meeting Service
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Panel Sponsor

As a Panel Sponsor, you'll be featured as a key participant in one of the panel discussions held on day 2 or 3 of the conference. This offers a unique opportunity to share your expertise with conference delegates while promoting your brand in front of a targeted audience. 

Package Inclusions:

  • 2 x sponsor and 2x partner tickets including return flights and accommodation*
  • Featured in onstage panel discussion during the conference sessions on day 2 or 3
  • Expo booth 
  • Hosting of a breakfast table one morning of Pipeline

Experience Sponsor

As an Experience Sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to sponsor one of Pipeline’s exciting conference experiences, such as golf, barefoot bowls, the day one welcome drinks or the Impact Awards afterparty. This gives your brand prime visibility in front of conference delegates during these high-engagement activities. It's a great chance to align your company with memorable experiences and build meaningful connections with attendees.

Package Inclusions:

  • 2 x sponsor and 2x partner tickets including return flights and accommodation*
  • Sponsor one of the conference networking experiences
  • Expo booth 
  • Hosting of a breakfast table one morning of Pipeline
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Breakout Sponsor

As a Breakout Sponsor, you will host an exclusive breakout session with a minimum of eight delegates, allowing for intimate discussions and focused engagement. CRN will assist in recruiting your preferred conference attendees, ensuring that you connect with your target audience. This sponsorship offers a valuable opportunity to network and elevate your brand’s presence among key companies in the industry.

Package Inclusions:

  • 2 x sponsor and 2x partner tickets including return flights and accommodation*
  • Host a breakout session with a minimum of 8 partners
  • Expo booth 
  • Hosting of a breakfast table one morning of Pipeline
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$55,000 + GST
Premium Experience Sponsor
$50,000 + GST
Lighting talk sponsor
$50,000 + GST

Experience Sponsor      $50,000 + GST

Panel Sponsor
$45,000 + GST
Breakout Sponsor
$40,000 + GST 
Availability 3 2 4 4 4 8
Sponsor Tickets 3 2 2 2 2 2
Partner Tickets 4 3 3 2 2 2
Key Inclusions Event Sponsorship of one main event:

- Impact Awards
- Night one dessert and drinks by the pool
- Night two dinner 

Sponsorship of a premium experience that will be built into the conference agenda on day 3.

- Celebrity Session

- Workshop / Demonstration

- Coffee and Channel TV zone

10 minute lightning talk onstage during conference sessions Event Sponsorship

Tier one ($50,000)
- Golf
- Barefoot Bowls

Tier two ($45,000)
- Day one welcome drinks and registration desk
- Impact Awards afterparty
On stage panel discussion on day 2 or day 3 of the conference Breakout session minimum of 8 guests.

Breakfast Networking 2 tables (1/day) 2 tables (1/day) 2 tables (1/day) 1 table 1 table 1 table
Expo Booth Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Conference Welcome Dinner Host table of partners Seated with minimum of 4 partners Seated with minimum of 4 partners Seated with minimum of 4 partners Seated with minimum of 4 partners Seated with minimum of 4 partners
Table at CRN Impact Awards Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Delegate List  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Digital Sponsor Zone Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Opportunity to Supply Merch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Channel TV video packages Yes Yes Yes      
Delegate Meeting Service Yes Yes        

Package add ons

Channel TV Package

A Channel TV filming booth will be set up within the Sheraton Grand Mirage for filming of content from the conference floor.

  • 3 x questions asked on camera
  • Deliverables include 3 x 1 minute videos to be produced from content to be released during the conference
  • To be distributed on CRN LinkedIn during the conference.
  • Videos to be hosted on CRN Channel TV

 

Investment: $2500 + GST

Delegate Meeting Service

CRN will arrange four one-on-one meetings with carefully selected Pipeline delegates before the conference begins, seamlessly integrating these into each delegate’s agenda.

This is a prime opportunity to connect with your target audience, expand your network, and secure valuable business opportunities. Maximise your time at Pipeline while we handle the logistics, ensuring you can focus on building relationships and growing your network.

Investment - $2500  + GST

Event Experience Add-Ons

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LANYARD SPONSOR

$10,000 EXC GST                       
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COFFEE HUB SPONSOR

$10,000 EXC GST
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HYDRATION SPONSOR

$10,000 EXC GST                
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HQ SPONSOR

$10,000 EXC GST                       

CRN Sales Team

Reach out to our friendly sales team to sponsor the best channel content.

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Steven McDonald

Commercial Director

Ph: (02) 9901 6365
M: 0468 430 161
E: smcdonald@nextmedia.com.au

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Ryan Coombs

Strategic Partnerships Director

M: 0449 671 738

E: rcoombs@nextmedia.com.au

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Joanne Ross

Strategic Partnerships Director

Ph: +61 2 9901 6334
M:+61 405024113

E: JRoss@nextmedia.com.au 

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Dominic Tusa

Account Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6193
M: 0420 200 386
E: dtusa@nextmedia.com.au

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Luke Dehaan

Account Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6339
M: 0410 742 526
E: ldehaan@nextmedia.com.au

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Alby Giles

Business Development Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6159
M: 0421 060 063
E: agiles@nextmedia.com.au

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Alby Giles

Business Development Manager

Ph: (02) 9901 6159
M: 0421 060 063
E: agiles@nextmedia.com.au