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keynote speakers

Ciara Lancaster
sESSION

Ciara Lancaster is a change leadership expert and globally recognised authority on change fatigue and resilience. With a magnetic presence, she equips leaders and teams to navigate constant change with confidence and optimism.

Her presentation will explore how to lead through continuous workplace change, helping delegates build capability and sustained change momentum.
Friday PM
Edwin Smith
SESSION

Edwin Smith has spent 15 years at the forefront of social media, leading strategies for TV shows such as Survivor and The Voice. Today, he runs The Social Sandwich, where he coaches businesses and brands on how to harness the power of organic social media.

Edwin will offer practical, proven strategies to cut through the noise of today’s crowded social media landscape.
Friday PM
Simon Jackman
Session

Simon Jackman is one of Australia’s leading social scientists, with a career spanning academia, consulting and media in Australia and the US.

An expert in elections, public opinion and data science, he advises across politics, business and advocacy, and is a respected media commentator, most notably with tthe Seven Network – helping audiences make sense of global political developments and their implications for Australia.
thursday AM
Brian Parker
Investment Breakfast: Does market volatility breed opportunity?

Brian joined Australian Retirement Trust in June 2015 as Chief Economist. He previously worked in a series of economics, asset allocation, and communications roles with a range of firms, including Rothschild, JP Morgan, Citigroup, MLC, and the Reserve Bank of Australia.

An engaging speaker, Brian makes the complex world of investment interesting.

This session is brought to you by Australian Retirement Trust
Friday am
Curtis McGrath OAM
From soldier to sports star: A true story of triumph over tragedy

Twenty minutes after losing both his legs in a horrific blast while on service in Afghanistan, Curtis was thinking about what was next.

Less than two years later, he was dominating the sport of canoe/kayaking in para-competition. Hard-working yet humble, Curtis will share his inspiring and positive story in this not to be missed session.
Friday PM
Damien Oliver
Risk vs Reward: How meticulous planning and decisive decisions can spur success

Widely regarded as the greatest Australian jockey of all time, Damien rode 129 Group 1 winners – 20 more than any other Australian jockey.  

Now retired and leaving behind a legacy of excellence and sportsmanship, he is celebrated for his incredible horsemanship and tactical brilliance. Hear his inspirational story of triumph, passion and overcoming adversity.

A private small group luncheon opportunity exists with Damien following his presentation.
Thursday AM
Dr Keith Suter AM
The impact of global instability on the Australian caravanning industry

Keith is one of Australia’s most influential global futurists and media commentators in national and foreign affairs.

He holds three doctorates (including one on international law of guerrilla warfare) and has been a member of the prestigious Club of Rome (an invitation only group of leading long-term global thinkers) since 1993.
thursday AM
Dr Luke martin
Practical tools to deal with
mental health

Luke is a clinical psychologist with a strong interest in promoting good mental health. Over a 20-year career, Luke has driven change in the mental health sector, increasing the focus on prevention and early intervention.

Luke has held senior roles designing innovative mental health initiatives for leading mental health organisations, including Beyond Blue, the Australian Psychological Society, and as a co-founder of Prevention United. He is currently a Senior Specialist and Clinical Spokesperson for Beyond Blue.
thursday AM
Peter Clay
Research Breakfast: State of the industry – risks and opportunities

Peter is a tourism and research expert with over 25 years’ experience working across a range of sectors and organisations, including the UNWTO, cruise, aviation, and destination development. He has served as Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s General Manager of Research and Insights for the past nine years.

In the final stages of his doctorate in smart tourism development in regional economies, Peter is an invaluable asset to the Australian caravanning and camping industry.

This session is brought to you by BIG4 Holiday Parks
Thursday AM
Simon Griffiths
Who Gives a Crap: Lessons from running a purpose-led business

Simon is the co-founder of profit-for-purpose company ‘Who Gives a Crap’, which has emerged as one of Australia’s leading toilet paper brands while donating more than A$10 million to building toilets in the developing world.

Hear Simon’s unique story, including how he launched the company with a high-profile crowdfunding campaign that saw him sit on a toilet on a live web stream until he had pre-sold the first $50,000 of toilet rolls.
wednesday PM
Toby O’Rourke
Insights From the USA: A look at the post-pandemic landscape of the American camping and RV market

Toby is a global thought leader and visionary for outdoor hospitality and travel, having initiated the “Campground of the Future” innovation project, which seeks to re-imagine camping.

As President and CEO of Kampgrounds of America (KOA), Toby oversees the world’s largest branded system of campgrounds, with over 500 franchised and company-owned locations across North America. KOA is also the go-to source for industry research in the United States, publishing the North American Camping Report annually.
Thursday AM