What is IT Nation Connect™ ANZ? IT Nation Connect ANZ is the largest gathering of managed service providers (MSPs) in the Asia-Pacific region. Attendees can learn from their peers in a collaborative and engaging setting where they can discuss various business topics. Whether you are in cybersecurity, sales, operations, finance, or service delivery, this is the industry conference with opportunities to engage with like-minded peers.

When is IT Nation Connect ANZ 2026? We’re hosting IT Nation Connect ANZ at the Hilton Sydney, 26-28 August 2026. 

Who should attend? Sessions and content are designed for various roles in your organisation. Depending on your goals, there are sessions and workshops for your leadership team, service or operations managers, sales or service team, and cybersecurity pros. We recommend setting goals to help you select attendees from your business.

I’m not a ConnectWise partner. Can I still attend? Yes! IT Nation Connect ANZ is for everyone in the IT industry. This must-attend conference is your chance to learn from the ecosystem and vendor thought leaders, cybersecurity industry experts, ConnectWise partners, and more. 

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 do I register? Click here!

When does early bird pricing end? Early bird pricing ends on 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm. Early bird pricing is $700 per person, and regular pricing is $900 per person.   

How much does it cost to attend? Please visit our pricing page to review your options. Pricing page >> 

Which meals are included in my registration?    

• Wednesday: Substantial hors d’oeuvres at our Welcome Reception
• Thursday: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Friday:  Breakfast, lunch, and appetisers at the closing event

Can I bring my spouse/guest/significant other?  Yes, we are currently offering a Social Guest pass add-on for $225/person, which includes access to the Welcome Reception, Thursday’s reception, and IT Nation Celebration. It can be added to an All-Access pass in the registration process. The Social Guest pass does not include breakfasts or lunches. For a detailed breakdown of pass types and inclusions, visit our pricing page.  

Are there discounts for multiple attendees from my company? Yes! When you add 2 or more attendees to an existing All-Access pass, you’ll receive a 25% discount for each additional attendee. 

Can I register and not pay for a hotel room? Yes, registration does not include the cost of your hotel room. Feel free to stay anywhere you’d like, but don’t forget that we negotiate special room rates at the venue. A link to reserve your spot in our block of rooms will be provided after you register.

How do I edit my registration? You can change your registration details, add additional colleagues or social guests, add pre-event workshops, and more by logging back in with your confirmation number and the email address you used during registration. Your confirmation number will be in your registration confirmation email. Please check your junk or “other” folders if you do not see it in your inbox after registration. If you have further issues, email nationsevents@connectwise.com.

What is your cancellation policy? If you can no longer attend the event, you may cancel your registration until 24 July 2026 for a full refund. After that, no refunds are permitted. However, if your plans change after that date, you may transfer your pass to another attendee up until the start of the event, which can be done by emailing us at nationsevents@connectwise.com.  If IT Nation cancels the event, registrants will receive a full refund.

I need help with my registration. For other questions regarding your event registration, please email us at nationsevents@connectwise.com.  

When should I travel? IT Nation Connect ANZ 2026 begins on Wednesday, 26 August, and ends on Friday, 28 August. There are several free half- and full-day workshops in the morning (9:00am to 5:00pm AET). Workshop seats are limited and must be reserved in advance. The opening keynote is the official kickoff of the main event on Wednesday, 26 August at 5:30pm. We recommend arriving on Tuesday evening if you’re attending a workshop. If you’re only attending the main event, plan to arrive at the venue by 3:30pm to give you time to pick up your badge, which gives you access to the 5:30pm opening keynote. Plan on traveling home after 3:30pm on Friday, 28 August.

Where is the hotel, and how do I access the special room rates?  The conference is being held at Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. We’ve secured a room block at the venue with special pricing for attendees. A link for booking, including pricing details, will be in your registration confirmation email. 

Where can I find the breakout sessions? When finalised, the breakout session schedule will be posted on our website under the “Sessions” tab.

How do I pre-register for sessions? No session registration is needed! However, we recommend planning the sessions you would like to attend to ensure you arrive in time to get a seat. The additional and optional pre-event workshops have limited space and require reserving a spot, which you can do during registration once they are available, or from the mobile app when it launches closer to the event. Pre-event workshop registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

What kind of networking can I expect? We pride ourselves on our community and have networking events throughout IT Nation Connect ANZ! Our featured events are the Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening, our Thursday night Solutions Pavilion Reception, and IT Nation Celebration on Thursday evening. We also offer a variety of smaller networking opportunities throughout the conference, so you can find like-minded peers to network with!

Will there be a mobile app for the event? es! The mobile app is essential to navigating your experience at IT Nation Connect ANZ. It will be available for download in your app store in early August. Instructions will be sent out in a “Know Before U Go” email.

Who can I contact about exhibiting at IT Nation Connect ANZ or other IT Nation events? Please email our sponsorship team for more details.  

Have a question that wasn’t answered? Please email the IT Nation team.