Delivered
The Packaging Pitch – Geelong Small Business Festival 2026
The Packaging Pitch is a live, hands-on business collaboration workshop for Geelong small business owners, held as part of the Geelong Small Business Festival 2026. Participants pair up with business owners they’ve never met, design a joint package on the spot, and pitch it to the room.No discounting. No complex contracts. Just practical collaboration that creates new customers for everyone at the table.You’ll leave with a genuine business connection and a commercial package concept you can start building the same week.Facilitated by: Despina Karatzias, Founder, Institute of ExcellenceFormat: In-person, 60 minutesLocation: Geelong CBD (Wurriki Nyal)Who it’s for: Small business owners in retail, food, tourism, trades, health, and professional services
- 3 August 2026
- 1:30 pm AEST
- Free
- Delivered
- Geelong
Delivered 3 August 2026 with City of Greater Geelong
Bring this workshop to your community (opens in a new tab)What You'll Discover in This Live Workshop
- How to spot a partnership that's already sitting in front of you
- How to build a commercial, mutually beneficial joint package offering
- How to pitch and garner support and backing for your new idea
- The 10-Step Package Development Formula
meet your trainer
Despina Karatzias
Founder, Institute of Excellence | Tourism & Small Business Capability Specialist
Despina works with tourism operators and industry leaders to translate strategy into practical capability uplift. Her expertise spans tourism operations, experience development, accreditation frameworks and digital & AI readiness across the visitor economy.