Somerset Future Ready Business Expo – QSBM 2026

Members and their guests are welcome to join us on 20th May at the Esk Grand Hotel for an evening designed to help local businesses thrive in a changing world.

We’re bringing together expert speakers including:

✨ Donna Thistlethwaite – Mental wellness strategies for business owners

✨ BizGuard – AI CoPilot and practical ChatGPT tools for small business

✨ Matt Thornton, Regional Engagement Manager – Telstra – insights into NBN and emerging technologies

✨ Office of Open Data Business Concierge – mentoring support and government resources

This is your opportunity to gain practical skills, connect with experts, and access support to grow your business.

📍 Esk Grand Hotel – 121 Ipswich Street, Esk QLD 4312

🕠 5:30pm arrivals | 6:00pm start – approx. 8:30pm finish

🎟️ This will be a ticketed event with a Buffet style menu including First Drink.

This event was made possible by the Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business.

Proudly sponsored by Bebe’s Country Weddings, Somerset Business Chamber & LNC Marketing.

GET YOUR TICKET HERE: https://tickets.somersettickets.com.au/outlet/event/aa1c1d5d-70fa-477c-acbb-a2392f2bf67e