Australia’s leading TSP Conference steps into a new era
The Technology Services Provider (TSP) landscape continues to accelerate, grow, and redefine itself at extraordinary speed. Businesses across Australia and New Zealand are seeking stronger, smarter strategy, and deeper industry connection. In 2026, the community’s premier annual event is rising to meet that moment, with a new name, a new scale, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Formerly known as the SMBiT Professionals National Conference, the event will now move forward under a bold new banner Next Level 2026, a future focused conference built to elevate the entire TSP sector.
Held from 23–24 July 2026 at the Western Sydney Convention Centre, the conference will bring together hundreds of TSPs, vendors, industry leaders, and innovators for two high-impact days of learning, collaboration, and strategic advancement.
A new stage to take the industry to the Next Level
Next Level 2026 reflects the momentum of a growing international community and the increasing sophistication of the industry it represents.
“This year Next Level is becoming more than a theme for SMBiT Professionals, it’s our collective commitment to progress,” said Vivien Dehamer, Executive Officer.
“Our members are ready for deeper capability, stronger partnerships, and the practical strategies that drive real impact. This year’s conference will be our biggest and most ambitious yet, and we’re incredibly proud to bring the community together under a new identity that represents where we’re heading as an industry.”
With a rapidly expanding membership base, growing international chapters, and record event participation, Next Level captures SMBiT Professionals’ ambition to continually elevate its members and community toward new heights of success.
What’s happening at Next Level 2026
Across three dynamic days, attendees will experience a significantly expanded program designed to turn insight into action.
This year’s agenda features:
- Future-focused keynote sessions from leading thinkers in AI, cybersecurity, automation, and business transformation.
- Hands-on workshops during the pre-day on 22 July, offering practical takeaways for both technical and business-focused streams.
- Direct access to top vendors, showcasing cutting-edge products and solutions tailored for TSPs.
- High-value networking experiences, from structured sessions to informal meetups and community events.
- An expanded exhibition hall and new sponsor activations designed to foster deeper connection between vendors and delegates.
“This event grows in impact every single year, and 2026 will take it even further,” said Scott Atkinson, Board Chair. “Our goal is to strengthen every part of the TSP ecosystem, capability, community, leadership, and innovation. Next Level 2026 is built to empower our members to evolve smarter and with greater industry influence.”
Built for a community that leads from the front
For TSP’s, the next few years will bring unprecedented opportunity across AI, cybersecurity, cloud modernisation, and automation. Next Level 2026 is designed to help attendees turn these shifts into strategy.
“We’re seeing TSPs reshape how small and medium businesses operate across Australia and New Zealand,” said Mitch Colton, Vice Chair. “This conference is where those big shifts start, in the conversations, in the workshops, in the connections made across the community. That’s why Next Level 2026 will be our most valuable and future shaping event yet.”
The conference also continues to champion the collaborative spirit that defines the SMBiT Professionals community, a place where ideas, challenges, and knowledge are openly shared to raise the standard of the entire industry.
Sponsorship & Speaker opportunities: A growing platform for industry leaders
Next Level 2026 offers expanded sponsorship opportunities, giving vendors direct access to one of Australia’s highest-value IT audiences.
Multiple sponsorship packages are available, including room sponsorship, exhibition hall tables, networking events and event merchandise. All sponsors will receive digital promotion and pre-event marketing resources.
Sponsor packages will be released progressively over the coming months. They will first be offered to our 2025 sponsors, followed by gold, silver, and bronze sponsors, and then to those who have expressed interest in sponsoring. The full sponsorship prospectus is coming soon.
Initial sponsorship expression of interest is available to submit through our official Next Level website. https://nextlevel.smbitpro.org/sponsors/
Next Level 2026 is calling for speakers who bring real world experience, practical insight, and a genuine passion for helping IT businesses grow. Our members are hungry for content that helps them scale, strengthen their cybersecurity posture, adopt AI confidently, and future-proof their operations. If that’s your space, this is your moment.
This is your opportunity to present to a highly engaged audience of IT business owners, TSPs, and technology professionals who come to Next Level 2026 for one reason, actionable value.
Speaker expression of interest is now open and available through the official Next Level website. https://nextlevel.smbitpro.org/event-speakers-agenda/
Registrations now open
Tickets are now available via the official conference website.
https://nextlevel.smbitpro.org/
Members and non-members can access a range of ticket options, including early-bird pricing and pre-day workshop bundles.
For registration details, sponsorship enquiries, or agenda updates, visit the Next Level 2026 website or contact [email protected].
About Next Level Conference
Next Level Conference is the annual international event delivered by SMBiT Professionals, the leading industry association for Technology Service Providers across Australia and New Zealand. The conference provides education, insights, and community connections to help TSPs innovate, scale, and deliver outstanding value to clients.