CIB are going national in 2026, expanding across NSW, QLD, SA and WA.

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CIB are going national in 2026, expanding across NSW, QLD, SA and WA.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, CIB has grown from a strategic initiative of the Carlton Football Club into a powerhouse network that has facilitated over $180 million in business and connected more than 160 member organisations through curated introductions and premium events.

In 2026, CIB is expanding its reach with the introduction of state-based memberships in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. Each region will be supported by a dedicated Business Connector, tasked with building local relationships and unlocking commercial opportunities for members.

State-Based Membership Entitlements

CONNECTION

Business Connector Access
1 x Roundtable Discussion

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

State Based Luncheon – 10 tickets
Melbourne Event Ticket Bank – 4 tickets

DEVELOPMENT

LBS MBA Experience – 15 credit points

MEMBER REWARDS

Exclusive staff offers
Travel credit

Available for all NSW, SA, WA, QLD organisations.

$9,500 inc GST

To find out more or express your interest, visit our membership page or contact the CIB team at carltoninbusiness@carltonfc.com.au

State-based Luncheons

Sydney

Adelaide

Perth

Brisbane

We kicked off 2026 with the Sydney Luncheon, proudly presented by Hyundai.

Guest speakers:

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon
Carlton Football Club CEO Graham Wright
Brent Smart, Chief Marketing Officer at Telstra
Anita Godbeer, General Manager of PR, Social & Content at Tourism Australia,

Adelaide Luncheon, hosted by Carlton IN Business Major Partner Penfolds within the iconic Underground Cellars at Magill Estate.

Guest speakers:

Chris Davies, General Manager of Football at Carlton Football Club
Kristy Keyte, Chief Marketing Officer of Penfolds
The Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP

Inaugural Perth Luncheon, proudly presented by Hyundai.

Guest speakers:

Michael Beros GAICD, Hyundai
Daniel Pastorelli MLA, Member for Landsdowne
Abbie McKay, AFLW Carlton Football Club Captain
Jordan Russell, Head of Development at the Carlton Football Club
Adam Gilchrist, Australian cricket icon

A landmark occasion as we bring this initiative to Queensland for the first time.

Guest speakers:

Councillor Fiona Cunningham, Deputy Mayor of Brisbane
Chris Davies, General Manage of Football at Carlton Football Club
Josh Fraser, Assistant Coach at Carlton Football Club
Sarah Cook OLY, CEO Rowing Australia
John Collins AM, Night Life Economy Commissioner, QLD Government
John Gillam, Chairman Lendlease

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