650+
attendees
40+
exhibitors
50+
sessions
20+
speakers
Guest keynote speaker
Dr. Jason Fox
Philosopher and Leadership Advisor
Dr. Jason Fox is a wizard-philosopher, complexity practitioner and leadership advisor. He works with clever teams, sceptical audiences, and questing leaders seeking meaningful progress beyond the default. His many happy clients include the senior leadership teams of Fortune 500 companies and other multinationals across industries worldwide, including Microsoft, HP, Cisco, Oracle, Red Bull, Porsche, Red Cross, Salesforce, and many more.
Dr. Fox is also the bestselling author of The Game Changer and How to Lead a Quest, was formerly named Australia’s Keynote Speaker of the Year, and has been inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame. When not liberating the world from the delusion of progress, Dr. Fox lives in an old chocolate factory in Melbourne, Australia, where he engages in extreme sports such as reading, sun avoidance, and coffee snobbery.
2026 Agenda at a glance
Wednesday, 26 August |
Thursday, 27 August |
Friday, 28 August |
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Event Support Center |
Event Support Center |
Event Support Center |
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Execution-Focused Workshops |
Grab & Go Breakfast |
Grab & Go Breakfast |
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Welcome Keynote |
Solution Pavillion Hours |
Solution Pavilion Hours |
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Welcome Reception in Solutions Pavilion |
ConnectWise Product Keynote |
Solutions Keynote sponsored by ThreatLocker |
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Lunch & Women in Tech & Allies, sponsored by Fifteen |
Guest Keynote featuring Dr. Jason Fox |
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Educational Breakouts & Community Conversations |
Community Panel & Closing CEO Statement |
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Vendor Quickfire |
Educational Breakouts & Community Conversations 11:15am - 12:00pm |
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Customer Transformation Panel |
Lunch 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
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Reception in Solutions Pavillion |
Educational Breakouts & Community Conversations 2:00pm - 4:45pm |
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IT Nation Celebration, sponsored by Microsoft |
Featured speakers
Manny Rivelo
Chief Executive Officer
ConnectWise
Mari-Frances Bentvelzen
Chief Customer Officer
ConnectWise
Rob D'Amico
SVP, APAC GTM
ConnectWise
Jamie Hunter
Chief Strategy, Operations, and Marketing Officer
ConnectWise
David Raissipour
Chief Product and Technology Officer
ConnectWise
Lee Silverstone
SVP, Product AI Platform
Adam Spencer
MC and Media Personality
Why attend IT Nation Connect ANZ
Community networking
- Connect with hundreds of MSPs and industry leaders
- Build strategic partnerships that can expand your service offerings
- Share experiences and best practices with peers facing similar challenges
Cutting-edge technology
- Learn about emerging technologies and trends shaping the MSP landscape
- Meet directly with leading technology vendors
- Evaluate solutions and tools in person
Industry knowledge
- Get ahead of cybersecurity threats and improve operational efficiency
- Evaluate your current service offerings and discover new revenue streams
- Learn proven strategies to enhance your service delivery and improve profit margins
Practical strategies
- Participate in hands-on training sessions
- Learn realistic tacitcs that you can apply immediately
- Access real-world case studies from successful MSPs
FAQs
Get answers to some of the most popular questions, or view all FAQs here.
When is IT Nation Connect ANZ?
IT Nation Connect ANZ is 26-28 August 2026 at the Hilton Sydney.
What’s the dress code?
IT Nation Connect Anz is a casual conference. Think slacks, company polos, and comfortable shoes for walking between sessions.
How much does it cost?
For a detailed breakdown of pass types and inclusions, visit our pricing page.
How can I add a team member?
If you’re registering for an All-Access Pass, additional attendees from your company will automatically receive a 25% discount on their All-Access Pass registration when added to your (the primary registrant’s) pass. You must add all additional attendees during the initial registration to be eligible for this discount. There is a button on the final page of registration for this option. Passes added later will not be eligible for the team rate.
How do I edit my registration?
You can change your registration details, add additional colleagues or guests at the current price, add pre-conference workshops, and more by logging back in with your confirmation number and the email address you used during registration. Your confirmation number is provided in an email after you register. Please check your junk or “other” folders if you do not see it in your inbox after registration. If you registered and did not receive a confirmation number, please email us. (link “email us” to nationsevents@connectwise.com