Save your travel dollars as we bring one of Australia’s leading and influential voices in tech trends to the Sunshine Coast!

The Sunshine Coast Tech Industry Alliance is proud to present Tech Summit 2025, headlined by keynote speaker James Henderson, Editorial Director at Moxie Insights.

James sits at the centre of executive conversations, unpacking the real business impact of technological change. With more than a decade of deep industry expertise, he delivers sharp, strategic insights across the pillars of People, Business and Market - all through an Asia-Pacific lens with a strong focus on Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

Before founding Moxie Insights, James led editorial strategy across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, the UK, and Canada at Foundry (formerly IDG), where he built and launched Channel, CIO and CISO brands across multiple regions. His work has shaped global executive communities and elevated conversations around technology and leadership. Earlier in his career, he reported as a sports journalist for major outlets including The Times, The West Australian and The New Zealand Herald.

Introducing Barside Natter - Live at the Summit

We’re excited to bring Barside Natter to this year’s Tech Summit, as Kris Carver pulls up a barstool alongside Stuart Clout - known for the meteoric rise of Ansarada.

In this candid session, Stuart shares the real-world highs and lows of bootstrapping to IPO, to exit… and then starting all over again.

A former corporate lawyer turned founder, Stuart helped scale Ansarada into a global success delivering secure software for M&A, capital raising, restructures and major infrastructure deals — trusted in 170+ countries.

After exiting Ansarada and returning to the Sunshine Coast in 2024, Stuart is back in startup mode as co-founder and CEO of Mulga Defence Corporation.

This Barside Natter session is the perfect follow-on from James Henderson’s keynote - bringing global trends together with a raw, local founder story of growth, grit and reinvention.

Why Attend:

• Hear directly from one of the most connected and insightful voices in tech - right here on the Sunshine Coast.
• Dive into how evolving technologies are reshaping business, leadership and markets.
• Gain rare founder insights from a startup journey spanning bootstrapping to IPO to exit.
• Connect with local and regional innovators, entrepreneurs and decision-makers.
• Get ahead of the pack by applying lessons that elevate your business and career.

📢 Seats are limited. This is your chance to be in the room - no travel required.

👉 Mark your calendar: 21 November, 1:30 PM at The Wharf Events Mooloolaba