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☀️ Introducing CBN SHINE 2026 MC – Shane Jacobson! ☀️

Shane is one of Australia’s most loved, award-winning actors, presenters and entertainers.

His incredible and varied career spans over 40 years both here at home and internationally. The successful film Kenny (2006) brought Shane worldwide recognition, as well as an AFI Award for Best Lead Actor.

Known for his authenticity, humour and ability to connect with audiences, Shane has built a remarkable career across film, television, radio and live events. His unique perspective on resilience, embracing opportunities and finding success through unexpected paths makes him a truly inspiring speaker.

Get excited to have Shane with us throughout SHINE 2026. He is sure to be a very memorable MC who will no doubt bring laughter, insights and practical lessons that resonate well beyond the stage.

CBN SHINE: New Horizons is packed with incredible speakers from insurance and beyond, who will stretch your thinking and share what’s working now.
You don’t need to have it all figured out, just the next step toward your new horizon.

Find yours at SHINE 2026: Register Now!
🔗https://cbnetcomau.sharepoint.com/sites/Hub/SitePages/Shine-2026.aspx

🏆Nominations Open for the 2026 CBN SHINE Awards! 🏆

The CBN SHINE Awards recognise the outstanding individuals, businesses, and industry partners who are shaping the future of our profession and setting the benchmark for excellence across our network.

Now is your chance to celebrate the dedication, leadership, and innovation that drive our network forward – recognising those who consistently go above and beyond to stand out and SHINE.

The following award categories are now open for nominations:
Non-Advisory Staff Member of the Year
Business Improvement Award
Recognition for Service to the Community

Find out more about the CBN SHINE Awards and how to nominate via the link below:
🔗 https://cbnetcomau.sharepoint.com/sites/Hub/SitePages/2026-CBN-SHINE-Award-Nominations-Open!.aspx

☀️ CBN SHINE Keynote Speaker Alert! ☀️

This year, we are very excited to welcome Naomi Simson OAM!

Many of you will know Naomi as the from Shark Tank Australia, and founder loved experience brand - RedBalloon.

More than this, Naomi is one of Australia’s most respected voices on business, leadership and innovation. A passionate advocate for business owners and leaders navigating a fast-changing world, Naomi has a gift of taking complex, fast-moving ideas, and making them feel relevant and actionable.

She is a trusted voice on the forces reshaping business - from AI leadership and the future of work, to customer obsession, entrepreneurship, and building organisations that last.

Drawing on lived experiences rather than theory, SHINE delegates are guaranteed to walk away from Naomi’s keynote inspired, with practical tools to act.

CBN SHINE: New Horizons is packed with incredible speakers for insurance and beyond, who will stretch your thinking and share what’s working now.

You don’t need to have it all figured out, just the next step toward your new horizon.

Find yours at SHINE 2026: Register Now!
🔗https://cbnetcomau.sharepoint.com/sites/Hub/SitePages/Shine-2026.aspx