Connect – New to Tasmania or returning home?
Whether you’re new to Tasmania or returning home, Connect can help you find your feet, create supportive and influential local networks, and navigate your way to business and personal success.
Don’t miss out — this unique one-day experience is available for one day only: 18 September 2025.
Why Connect?
Relocating can be both costly and stressful, and you want your move to Tasmania to be a success – for yourself, your family, and your organisation. We are here to help you thrive and feel a true sense of belonging.
Connect is designed to support you – whether you’re starting fresh, trading big-city life for a better lifestyle, relocating for work, or returning to Tasmania after time away.
What’s involved?
Connect is created with the belief that retaining new and returning Tasmanians is vital to building a successful future for our state.
The program is delivered across one day in Hobart, led by internationally sought after leadership facilitator and futurist Katy Cooper.
The program features inspiring speakers on topics such as our unique brand, how to thrive in Tasmania, as well as economic and labour opportunities.
It will include presentations, engaging dialogue an evening event which will be sure to delight and deepen connections. All with preeminent Tasmanians who can help provide insights and introductions to help you settle quickly and succeed well.
Who are Tasmanian Leaders?
Tasmanian Leaders is a respected organisation with a proud nineteen-year history and a network of over 900 influential alumni, empowering individuals to lead and drive positive change across Tasmania.
Is it for me?
Connect is for people who have returned or arrived in Tasmania in the last five years. It will most benefit entrepreneurs, senior executives and remote workers.
Benefits
The Connect program can help you:
- Access powerful, professional networks.
- Integrate faster into Tasmania.
- Understand the island mindset.
- Contribute to shaping a better State.
- Boost your chances of remaining in Tasmania.
- Learn to live and do business like a local.
Who should attend?
This one-day fast-track induction program is ideal for:
- New Tasmanian professionals and leaders and those returning home to Tasmania after a period of working elsewhere.
- Leaders of Tasmanian organisations who are wanting to impact positively the organisations they work for, even if they aren’t based here (though we ask you to be here for the session).
- Partners of those above as connections to professional networks are an important part of feeling like you ‘fit in around here’
Key outcomes
By attending this one-day experience, you can:
- Increase your chances of long-term success in Tasmania by embedding yourself in the community and making the most of local opportunities.
- Build a strong professional network by connecting with influential Tasmanians who can provide insights, opportunities, and introductions.
- Fast-track your transition with the knowledge, connections, and confidence needed to settle into Tasmania smoothly.
- Gain a deeper understanding of Tasmania’s unique culture, economy, and ways of doing business.
- Develop a true sense of belonging by forging meaningful relationships and embracing the island mindset.
- Enhance career and business success with expert advice and direct access to key decision-makers.
Event details
Hobart: Thursday 18 September | 9.00 am – 8.00 pm (including a not to be missed evening event)
Networking events: Launceston – Thursday, 17 October | Hobart – Saturday, 19 October
Investment – $920 incl. GST
Price includes attendance at this one-day event, with all catering provided, plus access to two Tasmanian Leaders Program Networking Events in October.
Secure your place and take the first step towards settling and succeeding in your newly chosen island home.
Meet your facilitator
Katy Cooper will be your guide for this program. She is a visionary leader with a talent for blending futures foresight with a practical, hands-on approach to help organisations shape and implement strategies that turn potential into action.
A proud Tasmanian, she has worked across industries to craft compelling future stories for the state. Passionate about collaboration and innovation, Katy is dedicated to helping leaders embrace challenges and seize opportunities to create a thriving future for all.
Joining her will be a diverse group of guests, including prominent and well-respected Tasmanians who can help you integrate into our vibrant island community.
“What a fantastic way to set yourself up for success and get to know your new home state. The Connect program introduced me to Tasmania’s unique strengths and helped me build meaningful relationships and lasting connections to this place. I’m genuinely thrilled to be here in Tasmania and eager to bring my best efforts in seeking to contribute to future of this remarkable state.” – Craig Martin, Connect Participant
“As a returning Tasmanian, the opportunity to meet fellow ‘newbies’ was invaluable and sharing our stories and experiences has been terrific.” – Alina Bain, CEO, Launceston Chamber of Commerce, Connect Participant
