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.
Pipeline 2023 sponsors
Sponsorship Packages
- 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
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 |
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.
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
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.
Previous attendees |
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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 |
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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.
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Afternoon session |
IT buyers speak out - continued
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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.
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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.
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Afternoon breakout sessions |
Unleashing AI Power
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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
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
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
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
Main Event Sponsor $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 |
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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. - 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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CRN Sales Team
Reach out to our friendly sales team to sponsor the best channel content.
Steven McDonald
Commercial Director
Ph: (02) 9901 6365
M: 0468 430 161
E: smcdonald@nextmedia.com.au
Ryan Coombs
Strategic Partnerships Director
M: 0449 671 738
Joanne Ross
Strategic Partnerships Director
Ph: +61 2 9901 6334
M:+61 405024113
Dominic Tusa
Account Manager
Ph: (02) 9901 6193
M: 0420 200 386
E: dtusa@nextmedia.com.au
Luke Dehaan
Account Manager
Ph: (02) 9901 6339
M: 0410 742 526
E: ldehaan@nextmedia.com.au
Alby Giles
Business Development Manager
Ph: (02) 9901 6159
M: 0421 060 063
E: agiles@nextmedia.com.au
Alby Giles
Business Development Manager
Ph: (02) 9901 6159
M: 0421 060 063
E: agiles@nextmedia.com.au