For more information on speakers, topics, the day's schedule, what to expect, etc, visit www.thecreativebusinesssummit.com

Thursday 30th July 2026 at The Pavilion in Kiama. Doors open at 9:30am. The day ends at 4pm.

The Creative Business Summit is aimed at visual and performing artists, along with small business owners.

We will be attracting both amateur & hobby creatives, and more established creative professionals.

We expect an 80% local turn-out, with 20% of attendees coming from further afield or even interstate.

Your sponsorship and support will also be visible to our speakers, who are experts in their field and influential within their own networks and communities. We have a 50/50 split between locally based speakers & those from around Australia.
 

Marketing will include social media and newsletters sent by the host company, The Creative Business Hub run by Emma Veiga-Malta. We will encourage our speakers and ticket holders to share the event too. 

Further promotional activities will include local FB groups, regional print media, What's On guides, Create NSW, Business Events NSW, Visit NSW, Destination NSW,  local radio, podcasts interviews & flyer distribution around the south coast region.

We will also be notifying art societies along the south coast and into the southern highlands.

Our major sponsor, Kiama Municipal Council, will  be promoting the event through their networks, database & platforms. Our partner, South Coast Arts will also be promoting the event through their networks, database and platforms. 

We hope to make a lot of noise and raise awareness of The Creative Business Summit, which will lead people to view the web sales page & follow the event on social media. Ticket sales are expected to be robust due to our wide-net marketing and promotional activities.
 

The 2025 event had 80 attendees. For 2026, we hope to have 100 attendees.

Yes, I would LOVE you to shout about being a sponsor at The Creative Business Summit 2025.

I will be sending out a small media pack with some graphics & suggested text which you can share on your socials/newsletters along with the relevant links, hashtags etc. 

I will also be offering sponsors a discount code to share with your audiences to buy tickets.

If you host a podcast or guest blog spot, I would be happy to be interviewed or submit content relevant to your audience in relation to the summit.

Now : Please send your company logo and short (250 word) About Us blurb to emma@thecreativebusinesshub.com as soon as possible. 

Include any links to your website or socials too.

By 14th July : for Gold sponsors, you will need to provide an A4 1 page PDF for inclusion in the event booklet. This is your place to showcase your business  & give a QR code to your website.

I will be in touch with more details in early 2025.
 

Ideally, yes! We would love to have you mingle with the attendees, speakers and be an integral part of this inaugural event in Kiama.

Gold sponsors get 2 complimentary ticket; Silver sponsors receive 1 complimentary ticket each.

Yes - we will be offering tea & coffee on arrival at 9:30am. A light buffet lunch will be provided at 1pm. We will have a range of vegetarian & diary-free options too. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day.

Please let us know if you have any medical food allergies or intolerances (eg celiac)  so we can cater for you.

Please be mindful of any food allergies & intolerances you may have. While every effort will be made towards labeling, we cannot be responsible for your individual needs.

Kiama is just 90 minutes south of Sydney, on the M1 motorway. Parking is provided at The Pavilion, with street parking nearby. A train runs hourly from Sydney Central to Kiama station, which is on the same street as The Pavilion.

We will be releasing a comprehensive PDF guide to getting there, parking, accommodation, must-see places, and other practical information. 

The Pavilion in Kiama is located on the clifftops overlooking the famous lighthouse, a stunning beach & the ocean. You may even spot whales in the bay, as Kiama is a favourite resting & playing spot for them in August.

You will be wowed by the location, which I feel is a crucial component in making the day a successful & memorable one.

The Pavilion is a short walk from the center of town and the railway station. There is on-site parking, and nearby street parking too.

The venue is access friendly with ramps & a lift. Hearing Loop access is available for those with hearing aids or cochlear implants.
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For more information: www.thepavilionkiama.com

The Creative Business Summit is absolutely committed to access, diversity, and inclusion across every facet of our event. Everyone is welcome here—no matter their background, experience, gender identity, culture, or ability. What matters is creative spirit, connection, and community. This is a safe space, so we implement a strict zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination, harassment, and exclusion. If anyone feels unsafe, unheard, or unable to fully participate, those concerns are treated with urgency and respect.

We recognise that creative professionals and makers have a wide range of needs and preferences, and we want to ensure everyone can attend and engage fully. If attendance requires special assistance—from registered service animals, carers, support people, or custom seating—we warmly encourage early communication. Simply reach out via emma@thecreativebusinesshub.com, and we’ll do everything possible to meet your requirements.

In designing the 2026 event, we liaised directly with diversity, inclusion and accessibility professionals. The venue is wheelchair-friendly, featuring both ramps and a lift for ease of movement. Hearing Loop access supports attendees using hearing aids or cochlear implants, making all voices heard. Further venue details and access features can be found at www.thepavilionkiama.come.

The Creative Business Summit is for everyone—the more varied, the more vibrant. If there’s anything we can improve or arrange for you, just ask. Let’s make creativity accessible together.