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Conference Kickoff & Power Networking
Start your journey with an electrifying opening session that sets the tone for an unforgettable event. Connect with dynamic professionals from around the globe, exchange ideas, and lay the foundation for meaningful collaborations. Discover the agenda’s standout moments that will empower you and your business to thrive. This is your launchpad for success—don’t miss it!
Rena Crossley

Building a Thriving Referral Culture: Insights from BNI’s Global Success
Discover the secrets behind the phenomenal growth of BNI’s largest territory in the world, led by the visionary Atul. Learn how to create a powerful community that drives mutual growth and fosters a lasting referral culture. Gain actionable strategies to transform your business and empower your members with proven techniques to grow together. Prepare to be inspired and equipped to elevate your network to new heights!
Atul Goswami, Master
Deepti Goswami, Master
Interviewer - David Scarola
Tech Support - Tracey Russell

From Boardroom to Breakthroughs: Leveraging AI for TAB Owners and Their Boards
In a rapidly evolving world shaped by artificial intelligence, TAB Facilitators face a dual challenge: mastering AI collaboration to accelerate personal and business growth, and translating that mastery into tangible value for their boards. In this engaging, one-hour session, we’ll explore how AI-driven insights can elevate your day-to-day effectiveness, boost your confidence in the boardroom, and ultimately transform your franchise’s competitive edge.
This is for TAB Facilitators and leaders who want to streamline operations, differentiate their franchise brand, and guide their boards toward strategic innovation—all while establishing themselves as forward-thinking, AI-savvy professionals. .
Daniel Englebretson
Tech Support - Simon Mastny

Maximizing Member Events for Long-Term Retention
Unlock the secrets to creating impactful member events that drive engagement and loyalty. Discover the essential do's and don'ts, exchange insights with peers, and learn how to design events that deliver lasting value. Elevate your strategies to not only wow your members but also strengthen their commitment and ensure they stay with you for the long haul.
Simone Hofer-Lappe, Master
Tech Support - Emma Woodhead

Recharge for 2025: Creating Optimal Sleep and Energy
Discover the secrets to unlocking your full potential in 2025 through better sleep and sustained energy. This session dives into the interconnected power of your nervous system, energy management, and restorative sleep. Learn practical strategies to optimize your routines, fuel productivity, and maintain balance—setting the stage for a year of peak performance and well-being.
Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, Member
Tech Support - Mags Fuller

Leadership Unlocked: Wisdom from the 2024 CALIBRE Winners
Gain unparalleled insights from the 2024 CALIBRE winners as they share their journeys of triumphs, setbacks, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Discover their secrets to navigating the challenges of running a TAB business while staying true to personal and professional values. Get ready to be inspired by their stories and equipped with practical advice to elevate your own path to success.
Nir Makovsky (Community)
Bob Hothem (Accountability)
Karen Van Eden (Lifelong Learning)
Jason Aroesty & Flavia Guerreiro (Innovation)
James Ross (Belief)
John Sweeney (Respect)
Mark Kaminsky (Excellence)
Chaired by: Vincent Vermeulen
Tech Support - Kara Egizi

Cracking the Code: Where Members Really Come From
Explore key insights into what’s working, what’s not, and how to optimize your efforts to attract and retain members. Join this interactive session to share experiences, gain fresh perspectives, and supercharge your approach to growing your membership base.
Shannon Renick, Int'l Mktg
Suzanne Bell, UK Mktg
Tech Support - Kara Egizi

StratPro Success Stories: Adopting the Mindset to Overcome Prospecting Fears and Win Bigger Engagements
Success in StratPro engagements starts with the right mindset. Hear from both seasoned implementors and those just starting their journey as they share how they’ve overcome fears and doubts to confidently prospect and close impactful opportunities. Whether you’re breaking into new markets or securing your first StratPro engagement, you’ll learn how adopting a proactive, resilient mindset can help you grow and thrive as a facilitator.
This session is packed with actionable insights to help you shift your perspective, tackle challenges, and take your StratPro success to the next level!
Lee Freeman, TBO
Flavia Guerreiro, TBO
Jason Aroesty, TBO
Everett Babiuk, TBO
Chaired by: Rena Crossley
Tech Support - Jeff Scheiffler

Inside the Boardroom: Members Share Their TAB Experience
Join a dynamic panel of TAB members as they reveal the transformative value they’ve gained from their TAB boards and facilitators. Hear first hand how the power of collaboration, support, and expert guidance has impacted their businesses and lives. Be inspired by their stories and discover how TAB can drive real results for you and your members.
Christa Tuttle, Launch Marketing
Mark Jeffries, Portstar Plastics
Lucia de la Garza, Harbor Economics
Adrián Irias, Airovac
Alison Dean, The Peppermint Group
Chaired by: David Scarola
Tech Support - Hunter Lambert

The Power of Pricing: Charge What You’re Worth
Transform your approach to pricing with proven techniques that help you confidently charge based on the value you deliver. Learn from experienced facilitators as they share their journeys of overcoming limiting beliefs, building confidence, and securing higher rates. This session will empower you to redefine your worth and unlock greater financial success for your business.
Tim Horbury, TBO
Tech Support - Jeff Schieffler

Leading with StratPro: Darren Cron’s Strategy for Success
Take a closer look at how Darren Cron is transforming the Australian market with StratPro, one engagement at a time. Learn how he’s building a powerful network of implementors, creating meaningful impact, and driving unparalleled growth. This session offers valuable insights into leveraging StratPro to lead with purpose, scale your reach, and achieve remarkable results.
Darren Cron, TBO
Interviewed by: Wayne Baird
Tech Support - Mary Stevenson

Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Reluctance to using the Business Builder’s Blueprint
Help your members and yourself embrace the full potential of the Business Builder’s Blueprint (BBB) to drive deeper business insights and strategic growth. This session addresses common reluctance and provides practical entry points, real-life success stories, and simple ways to introduce the BBB with confidence. Learn how to make this powerful tool an integral part of your process, enriching the member experience and strengthening your TAB business.
Andrew Lawrence, TBO
Tech Support - Louise Mooney

Mastering Owner-to-Owner Calls: From Reluctance to Results
Transform your approach to Owner-to-Owner (O2O) calls and make them a powerful, enjoyable part of your business strategy. This session tackles the mental barriers to making calls and sparks enthusiasm for meaningful, trust-building conversations. Gain tools to engage prospects effectively, address their concerns, streamline decision-making, and create lasting connections. Walk away with strategies that not only boost your efficiency but also make you genuinely look forward to every call.
Guest Speaker - Dafna Rolls, Owner at D.rolls & Associates
Interviewed by: Nir Makovsky, TBO
Tech Support - Wayne Baird

Member Insights: How TAB Transforms Leadership
Hear directly from TAB members as they share how being part of a TAB board has shaped them into stronger, more effective leaders. From gaining fresh perspectives to making better decisions and inspiring their teams, this panel showcases the real-world impact of TAB on leadership growth and success.
Rhett Stubbs, Active HR
Shannon Wheatley-Stubbs, Active HR
Ovidiu Prodan, Expert Proiect
Jennifer Delano, PR Goeroes
Anton Fester, Sedna
Roy van der Pouw, Pavo HR
Chaired by: Ed Reid
Tech Support - Rena Crossley

VISION 2030 - The Future Starts Now
Jason Zickerman, President & CEO
Join Jason as he reveals how to build momentum, set ambitious goals, and achieve them with the support of the TAB community. This inspiring session will leave you energized and ready to turn your vision into reality—because the future starts now!
Jason Zickerman, CEO
Tech Support - Mags Fuller

AI (Artificial Intelligence) - The 3Rs-evolution
Re-Define your business
Re-Imagine your role
Re-Vitalise growth
Understand how AI can transform your TAB business. Practical advice, live demonstrations and the option to have a brand heath audit to gain more insights on ways you can improve your online presence and get the leads you really want (even easier).
Petra McCardle, CEO - Wetpaint
Einstein Mwaita, COO - Wetpaint
Tech Support - Oliver Campbell

Fuelling Growth: Guiding Members Through Funding Challenges
Join James as he shares powerful insights and real-world experiences in helping members overcome funding obstacles and maximize their resources. Gain a clear understanding of the key differences between equity and debt, and learn how to coach your members toward the funding solutions that best align with their goals. Equip yourself with the tools to support sustainable growth and drive success for your members and their businesses.
James Ross, TBO
Tech Support - Simone Hofer-Lappe

Hi-MAP: Elevating Managers, Transforming Your TAB Business
Discover how the High Impact Manager Accelerator Programme (Hi-MAP) can revolutionize the way your managers lead and create powerful results for your TAB business. This session will explore the transformative impact of Hi-MAP on leadership development and business growth. Stay tuned for more details on this game-changing session and its inspiring speakers!
Lee Freeman, TBO
Valerie Riefenstahl, TBO
Phil Spensieri, TBO
Matt Stevens, TBO
Chaired by: Jeffrey Polino
Tech Support - Linda Anderson

Running impressively (BIG) events
Find out how to get lots of great people in one room, how to make sure they get value and make sure that every one enjoys the experience.
Sigi Loya
Tech Support - Angela Smith

DiSC & Selling: Leveraging Your Style for Success
Unlock the power of your DiSC profile to enhance your sales strategy and close more deals. Discover how understanding your style—and your prospects’—can improve communication, build trust, and create win-win outcomes. Learn actionable techniques to adapt your approach, connect authentically, and elevate your sales performance like never before.
D profile : Emmanuel Pardo, TBO
i profile : Liam Prendergast
S profile : Laura Drury, TBO
C profile : Phil Spensieri, TBO
Chaired by: Rita Nunes, Di
Tech Support - Griffin Nelson

VISION 2030 - The Future Starts Now
As the conference concludes, the journey toward an extraordinary future begins. Join us as we work out our 'first step' of you envisioning your Franchise in 5 years.
Denise will guide you through this creative working session that pulls together what you've heard, learned and shared in the conference and asks you to consider future trends, the needs of today's members and future members as you work today to lay the groundwork for 2025 and beyond.
How to be forward thinking, innovative, aware and embracing trends with AI, people, boards, marketing, sales and leadership.
This inspiring session will leave you energized and ready to turn the first step of your vision into reality—because the future starts now!
Denise O'Neill, TBO
Tech Support - Laura Pranckus