Expression of Interest for Meetings are now closed.
Affiliate Registration Now Open
If you’d like to attend the event as an affiliate, please contact clau@wsbc.org.au to register.
Affiliate registration is ideal for those not participating in scheduled meetings but who want to attend for networking and to hear the keynote presentations. It’s a great option for additional team members or stakeholders supporting your organisation’s presence on the day.
Want to win more procurement contracts in Western Sydney?
The Connection, in collaboration with Yarpa, Institute of Applied Technology - Construction, and Winter Sports World are inviting Western Sydney businesses to submit an Expression of Interest to the premier business matching initiative connecting local SMEs with active procurers from across Western Sydney.
How does it work?
Interested businesses need to submit their Expression of Interest by COB Tuesday 17th June 2025 to be considered for this event.
Businesses that best match the services and/or products that our buyers are looking to procure will be selected by our business matching panel and invited to attend.
Selected businesses will be scheduled to meet with active buyers and service providers from the list below. Each meeting will be one-on-one for a duration of 15 minutes.
Confirmed active buyers include:
Confirmed Service Providers include:
More Buyers will be announced shortly - You will be able to put through your preferences when Expression of Interest Submission Closes.
About the Event
Meet the Buyer: Strategic Matching Event is designed to elevate the visibility of Western Sydney SMEs and help establish new business relationships with buyers who have upcoming procurement needs for projects planned over the next 12 to 18 months.
Through a series of pre-scheduled, 15-minute one-on-one meetings, your business will gain direct access to major procurement opportunities and valuable industry insights.
This strategic networking event goes beyond conversations - it’s about opening doors, building long-term partnerships, and enhancing local capability. By supporting local suppliers, we strengthen Western Sydney’s economy and help create more local jobs
This event will also include keynote presentations from:
- Major Event Partner - Yarpa
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- Yarpa is a First Nations business support service dedicated to economic empowerment, sustainability and growth for First Nations businesses and entrepreneurs across NSW. Established in 2018 under the Federal Government, Indigenous Business Sector Strategy, Yarpa provides comprehensive business support services, facilitates procurement opportunities, and fosters industry networks that create pathways for First Nations businesses to thrive.
Our specialised support includes business coaching, and mentoring, training and development programs and workshops, and networking events. Yarpa's tailored approach to business developments aims to build capacity, capability and competitiveness across diverse sectors. As a respected connector between First Nations businesses and market opportunities, Yarpa plays a crucial role in advancing economic participation, building stronger, self-determined First Nations communities through business success.
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- Minor Event Partner - Institute of Applied Technology - Construction
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In 2020 the NSW Government commissioned Professor Peter Shergold AC and Mr David Gonski AC to lead a review on the NSW vocational education and training (VET) sector. In March 2021, the NSW Government released the NSW VET Review Report “In the Same Sentence: Bringing Higher and Vocational Education Together”.
The establishment of the IAT was a key recommendation, to create an entirely new form of Australian tertiary institution. In support of this recommendation, two IAT pilot sites were established in Digital, located in Meadowbank, and Construction, located in Kingswood.
The IAT is being delivered by TAFE NSW, in collaboration with universities and industry. The IAT vision is to deliver fully integrated theoretical and practical employability skills, with curriculums designed with real employers and focused on the state’s emerging labour market needs.
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- Minor Event Partner - Winter Sports World
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- Australia's First Indoor Snow Resort - A Destination Like No Other
Winter Sports World (WSW), Australia's next international tourism icon, will take its place alongside the Sydney Opera House and BridgeClimb as a must-do experience for Australians and global visitors alike.
Opening in 2028 in Penrith, just 12 km from the new Western Sydney International Airport, WSW will offer a truly unique, year-round snow experience, combining real snow, Olympic-standard facilities, and a world-class resort precinct designed for everyone.
With a capital value of more than $700 million, Winter Sports World is the largest private tourism attraction project in Australia right now, and the biggest ever for Western Sydney. We are a defining moment for the region's evolution, shifting perceptions, attracting global attention, and setting the standard for future landmark developments.
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What is the cost?
There is no cost to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for this event.
For EOIs that are successful in securing meetings, a registration fee will apply:
Members: $190 + GST (per EOI, includes 2 representatives)
Non-Members: $250 + GST (per EOI, includes 2 representatives)
For EOIs that are not matched for meetings but wish to attend the events to hear the Keynote Presentations and/or network with attendees, a reduced registration fee of $100 + GST per representative will apply.
Next Steps and T&Cs
1. All Expressions of Interest must be submitted via the Meet the Buyer - Strategic Matching Event Page on The Connection's website no later than COB Tuesday 17th June 2025 to be considered (for the purpose of the Expression of Interest please only register 1 representative per business).
2. Based on the information provided, businesses that best match the services and/or products that our buyers are looking to procure will be selected by our business matching panel.
3. Only businesses who have submitted an Expression of Interest will be considered for this event.
4. Selected businesses will be notified during the week beginning Monday 23rd June 2025. A maximum of up to five (5) meetings may be scheduled for businesses, however there is no minimum guarantee on the number of meetings scheduled.
Successful EOIs will receive an invoice for the event registration fee -
Members: $190.00 + GST | Non-Members: $250 + GST
Businesses who were not matched for meetings will then be invited to attend at a reduced registration fee of $100 + GST
5. Acceptance to attend and payment of the registration fee (if applicable) will be required within 3 working days of notification. All attendees must be pre-registered for the event
6. Once acceptance has been received and payment has been made (if applicable), an event information kit which includes your personalised meeting schedule, will be e-mailed to you.
7. Meetings will be limited to 15 minutes. At the 15-minuate mark, representatives will be asked to move to their next meeting. If representatives arrive late, they will only have the remaining time allotted for that meeting.
8. Should representatives from a business exhibit unacceptable behaviour during a meeting, the Buyer or Connection Staff have the right to conclude the meeting before the 15 minute period. If the representative continues to exhibit unacceptable behaviour, they will be asked to leave the event
Click here for The Connection Event Terms & Conditions
This event is proudly presented in collaboration with
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