iMedia Summits & Events AU, NZ & SEA

What an incredible evening at last night’s #iMediaB2B dinner! 🎉 Sophie Renton Managing Director at McCrindle shared some powerful insights on leading across generations that really resonated. With Baby Boomers retiring and Gen Z and Gen Alpha projected to make up nearly half the workforce in the next ten years, she highlighted that effective leadership today goes far beyond merely managing people; it’s about genuinely connecting with them. The old “command and control” style simply doesn’t work anymore. Today’s employees seek leaders who foster trust, encourage growth, and lead with empathy. To build teams that thrive across generations, we need new skills, fresh perspectives, and a commitment to lead with purpose and adaptability. After all, isn’t creating a culture where every generation feels valued and inspired what the future of work is all about? 💼🌟 A big thanks to Dan Garner and his team at BSS Commerce for hosting the official Day 1 Welcome Dinner & Networking Reception. Helena Stylman Michael Lams Anna Cannon Karine Urban Hayley Priest Herrin Dhillon Laura Vida Mira Cossar Sonia Sutherland Yvonne Adele Richard Linares Brett Sinclair

#iMediaB2B | We've kicked off our iMedia B2B eCommerce Summit on the stunning #GoldCoast ☀ >> What were some of the Day 1 highlights, you ask? HIT ▶ and find out what went down 🎥 Brett Sinclair, Sophie Renton Helena Stylman Laura Vida Anna Cannon Michael Lams Sonia Sutherland Hayley Priest Yvonne Adele #iMediaSummits

#iMediaB2B | Yesterday we kicked off Day 1 with our Mechants-Only Lunch sponsored by SAP, and it was packed with insights! Simon Williams shared how Metcash is leveraging SAP's B2B marketplace, Sorted, that’s making waves in customer experience for independent retailers. Here’s what we have learned: 👩💻 Customer Experience Matters: For B2B, creating simpler, more transparent processes—from ordering to inventory updates—can make a big difference for users. 📊 Data-Driven Efficiency: AI and data analytics are becoming essential tools in B2B, not just for efficiency but for real-time insights that help anticipate needs. 🤝 The Importance of Culture: Embracing a customer-focused mindset goes hand in hand with tech; it’s about creating meaningful change that resonates with partners and clients alike. Overall, it’s clear that B2B is shifting from pure transactions to experiences that add real value. Tu Tran Peter Cridland, GAICD Kevin Annfield Alexander Kirichok Bryan Milton Molly Vorias Teresa McFarlane Helena Stylman Michael Lams Anna Cannon Hayley Priest Karine Urban Sonia Sutherland Laura Vida Mira Cossar Herrin Dhillon Yvonne Adele Richard Linares Brett Sinclair

#iMediaB2B | the B2B eCommerce Association A-team is in the house! 🙌🏽Justin King will be kicking off Day 2 of this week’s IMedia B2B eCommerce Summit with “The Future of B2B Digital Experiences” It’s going to be a massive week here on the Gold Coast with a full agenda of B2B focused tech innovation, trends, networking and industry insights 💥

Another session standout on our #iMediaB2B eCommerce Summit agenda.

We’re kicking off our #iMediaB2B eCommerce Summit and one of the standout sessions on the agenda is certainly this one 👇🏽 Amblique Barbeques Galore Pty Ltd Nathan Simmons Sabrina Thangiah

#iMediaB2B Day 2 Breakout Session | "Unleashing your commerce creativity in B2B: The power of composable commerce" Discover how composable commerce can unlock creativity and future-proof your B2B eCommerce through the upcoming session with Stuart O'Neill, Area VP at Sitecore. This session will share actionable strategies and explore real-world examples of businesses enhancing customer engagement through hyper-personalization, AI-driven insights, and unified cross-channel experiences. Our upcoming iMedia B2B eCommerce Summit, produced in partnership with the B2B eCommerce Association, is ideal for B2B professionals and business leaders who want to succeed in eCommerce and digital transformation. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5J_keBb 📅 October 28-30, 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast. #B2BeCommerce #iMediaSummits Brett Sinclair Helena Stylman Anna Cannon Sonia Sutherland Laura Vida Karine Urban Hayley Priest Michael Lams Herrin Dhillon Mira Cossar

#iMediaB2B Session Spotlight | "The New Era of B2B Commerce: Insights, Challenges and Innovations to Win in 2025" On day 2 of our upcoming iMedia B2B eCommerce Summit, produced in partnership with the B2B eCommerce Association, Shopify's Senior Merchant Success Lead, Tricia Fallows, will take the stage to share essential strategies for staying competitive in the evolving B2B marketplace. This session is a must-not-miss for senior B2B professionals leading eCommerce teams looking to discover the latest trends, challenges, and innovative solutions shaping the future of B2B commerce in 2025. Brett Sinclair Laura Vida Hayley Priest Helena Stylman Yvonne Adele Karine Urban Anna Cannon Mira Cossar Herrin Dhillon Michael Lams Sonia Sutherland Richard Linares

#iMediaB2B Session Spotlight | Day 3, Merchant-led Roundtables. One of the most in-demand sessions at our summits and this year at our B2B eCommerce Summit, the Roundtables see leading Australian merchants moderate discussions of discovery and collaboration around their table's assigned topic. Attendees can expect topics such as: 💬 How can businesses achieve aggressive growth while maintaining operational efficiency? 💬 What are the latest digital tools and technologies reshaping B2B operations? 💬 What role does data play in understanding and meeting B2B customer needs? 💬 How can B2B companies attract and retain top digital talent? 💬 What are the common obstacles faced by B2B companies in digital transformation? ...and many more. This session is one of the best opportunities to collaborate with peers and compare notes on mutual pain points and success stories or experiences. ▶ B2B professionals and business leaders, there's still time to register your interest to attend, head to https://lnkd.in/g5J_keBb B2B eCommerce Association Rebecca Stenhouse Rudi Khoury YC Eu, Fiona Corsie, Brett Sinclair Zac Gray Helena Stylman Yvonne Adele Laura Vida Karine Urban Hayley Priest Anna Cannon

#iMediaB2B | We look forward to welcoming Amber McDougall, General Manager of Digital, CX & Transformation at Fletcher Building, next month for a deep dive into “The Moments that Matter - Building a CX Strategy that Drives Customer Adoption in B2B.” 📅 October 28-30, at the iMediaB2B ECommerce Summit, Amber will share her leadership insights and change management strategies that have been key to driving success in complex B2B eCommerce and digital transformation initiatives. 💡 For those attending and focused on enhancing customer experience and boosting adoption, this session is not to be missed. Find out how you can join the top B2B eCommerce professionals at this summit next month >> https://lnkd.in/g5J_keBb B2B eCommerce Association #B2BeCommerce #CustomerExperience #DigitalTransformation #iMediaSummits #CXStrategy #Leadership Brett Sinclair Helena Stylman Anna Cannon Hayley Priest Karine Urban Michael Lams Laura Vida Sonia Sutherland Mira Cossar Herrin Dhillon