AGENDA 2026

Your Day to REthink. REinvent. REignite.

The B.I.T.E Business Conference 2026 is designed to energise, challenge and inspire. With a powerful lineup of world-class keynote speakers, curated business panels, and meaningful networking opportunities, this is your chance to step out of the day-to-day and into a space of bold ideas, big thinking, and real momentum. 

Our exciting and impactful agenda for B.I.T.E Business Conference 2026 is designed to challenge conventional thinking, spark fresh ideas, and equip small business owners with the tools they need to thrive.

Check out our Speakers to see who we’ve confirmed so far - more to come!


7:00am - 7:30am
 7:00am - 7:30am

Doors open for exhibitors

8:00am - 8:30am
 8:00am - 8:30am

Registration Open  |  Exhibitors Open  |  Barista Coffee by Revolution Roasters

9:00am - 9:30am 9:00am - 9:30am
Shannon Smit, Founder B.I.T.E. Business Conference & SMART Business Solutions Group
Welcome to B.I.T.E. Business Conference 2026
Welcome To Country

Cr Anthony Marsh, Mornington Peninsula Shire
Official Event Open

9:30am - 10:30am
 9:30am - 10:30am

Keynote Speaker | Grant Hackett
From The Pool To The Boardroom
Olympic & Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist | Elite Leadership | High-Performance | Resilience 


10:30 - 11:15am
 10:30 - 11:15am

Morning Tea Break | Networking
Grab a coffee and a snack. Refresh. Chat with our exhibitors. Sometimes the best connections happen between the sessions.

11:15 - 12:15pm
 11:15 - 12:15pm

Keynote Speaker | Andrew Griffiths
Someone Has To Be The Most Expensive - Why Not Make It You?
Australia’s #1 Small Business Author | Global Speaker | Entrepreneurial Futurist

12:15 - 1:10pm
 12:15 - 1:10pm

Keynote Speaker | Kate Christie
How To Find and Invest Time To Create Your Greatest Life
Time Management and Goal Setting Specialist | International Speaker | Best Selling and Award-Winning Author of Five Books

1:10 - 1:15pm
 1:10 - 1:15pm

Group Photo
Smile! We like to remember our moments together!


1:15 - 2:15pm
 1:15 - 2:15pm

Lunch Break | Networking
Explore smart solutions from our carefully curated group of exhibitors, enjoy a well-earned fresh lunch, and network with local business owners and decision makers.

2:15 - 3:00pm
 2:15 - 3:00pm

Keynote Speaker | Shannon Smit
Smart and Practical Hacks for Non-Accountants to bring AI into Your Business Finance Operations
Founding Director, SMART Business Solutions | Accountant, Financial Advisor, Small Business Finance Educator

3:00pm - 4:00pm
 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Business Panel Hosted by Katherine Cooper | Leader Of Economic Development @ Mornington Peninsula Shire
Honest conversations with local business leaders exploring what it really means to REthink, REinvent and REignite in 2026. From fresh starts to growing pains, they’ll share the real stories, bold moves, and everyday reinventions that define the modern business journey.


4:00pm - 4:05pm
 4:00pm - 4:05pm

Conference Close | Final Comments


4:05pm - 5:30pm 4:05pm - 5:30pm

Networking Drinks & Canapes
The keynotes and panels are done, but the day isn’t over. Stick around, relax, and connect with the exhibitors and people you met today. Some of the best connections start here.


5:30pm 5:30pm

Event Officially Closes
Thank you for spending the day with us.


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Join us at B.I.T.E. Business Conference 2026 to equip your business with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and succeed in the evolving landscape of small business. 

With world-class keynote speakers, small business insights and interactive business panels, your B.I.T.E Business Conference ticket includes all day catering and post-event networking with drinks, all designed to enhance your conference experience.



B.I.T.E Business Conference | 5 August 2026 - Mornington Racecourse
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