Independents Day.

Designed to inspire and motivate our members for the year ahead, with a full day of immersive and collaborative learning and interaction that can include key notes, workshops, interviews, panel discussions and more.

Kick start your year

In February 2026, IN:WA hosted its inaugural Independents Day, a new flagship event celebrating independent business, independent thinking, and the leaders shaping the future of WA’s commercial and creative communications sector.

Inspiration & learning

Dr Marcus Tan

The Built. Broken. Reborn. keynote from Health Engine founder Dr Marcus Tan will share the lessons he learned from working through the biggest of business challenges.

Interactive Workshop

This Kill The Company Hackathon, will help owners and leaders reset assumptions, expose blind spots and reimagine evolution in their organisations

In:Conversation

This direct dialogue with a WA State Government representative will explore how the 10-year Creative WA vision will influence our commercial creative landscape.

Sharp Strategy

Independents Day will give members a sharp, strategic and inspirational launch into the year ahead, with fresh insights, new ideas and honest conversations.

  • "We understand the value IN:WA brings and we look forward to the knowledge sharing and development with our peers, to help us collectively thrive."

    Alex Hamilton, Director, White Chalk Road

  • "We're a community-driven force, championing homegrown expertise and bolstering our local economy."

    Phil Allen, Co-Founder, Dapth

  • "We want to partner up with the government and help advise them to unlock all the talent and skills in these independent businesses."

    Jeff Champtaloup, IN:WA Chair & Managing Partner, Braincells

This member-only event is designed for founders, owners, leaders and senior teams who want to set their direction early, think bigger and enter the new year with fresh momentum.

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