# Event Details

- **Event Name**: February Business Luncheon - Culture v Strategy with Kenfrost Homes Northern Pride  
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 am – Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join the Cairns Chamber of Commerce for our February Business Luncheon as we hear from our very own Kenfrost Homes Northern Pride Footy Panel – Garreth, Colin and HPC Northern Pride Head Coach Sam Williams – as they share their insights on the year ahead for both the men’s and women’s teams. 

An inspiring keynote featuring Garreth Smith, CEO of Kenfrost Homes Northern Pride, and Colin Wilke, Head Coach BMD Women’s Northern Pride & Elite Pathways & Development Manager, as we explore how to kickstart your organisation’s cultural health and create teams that thrive on trust, curiosity, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

People + Culture = Performance
Learn how leading organisations build from the inside out — crafting cultures where strategy naturally succeeds.

About Garreth Smith
As CEO of Northern Pride, Garreth leads the club’s strategic direction while staying deeply connected to its grassroots community and high‑performance culture.​
He will share what it takes to align culture, communication and performance in fast‑moving, high‑pressure environments.

About Colin Wilke
Colin Wilkie developed his early football at the Tully Tigers and played school rugby league at Tully State High and Kirwan State High School before being signed by the Melbourne Storm. After his playing days, Wilkie moved into coaching and rugby league leadership roles. As of 2025–26, he serves as the Senior Women’s Head Coach & Elite Pathways and Development Manager for the Northern Pride, contributing to both first-grade coaching and talent pathways in Far North Queensland rugby league.

About Sam Williams
Sam Williams is a highly experienced rugby league halfback with a distinguished career across the NRL and Super League. Best known for his long service with the Canberra Raiders, Sam has also played with the St George Illawarra Dragons, Catalans Dragons and Wakefield Trinity, bringing leadership and professionalism wherever he’s gone. Coming off the back of 3 Minor Premierships and 2 Premierships for the Queanbeyan Roos as head coach Sam has taken the reins of the Northern Pride Head Coach’s role where he continues to contribute to the game through coaching, mentoring and community involvement, using his experience to develop the next generation of players.

Seats are limited, so bring a colleague or two and be part of the conversation.
Reserve your spot today and start building the culture your strategy deserves.

This luncheon is proudly sponsored by Hansen Yuncken.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/february-business-luncheon-culture-v-strategy-with-kenfrost-homes-northern-pride/200029529221936
- **Event Categories**: sports, contests, health-wellness, football
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.cairnschamber.com.au/events/FebLuncheon26?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=cairns-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cairns
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Hilton Cairns (Cairns, QLD, Australia)
- **lat**: -16.923046861292
- **long**: 145.78024880881
- **full address**: Hilton Cairns (Cairns, QLD, Australia), 34 Esplanade,Cairns,QLD,Australia

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Cairns Chamber of Commerce (https://allevents.in/org/cairns-chamber-of-commerce/6653972)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 17 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hilton Cairns (Cairns, QLD, Australia), 34 Esplanade,Cairns,QLD,Australia
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Cairns Chamber of Commerce
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, contests, health-wellness, football
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about February Business Luncheon - Culture v Strategy with Kenfrost Homes Northern Pride   ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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