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keynote speakers

Ariarne Titmus OAM
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus OAM is widely regarded as one of the best middle-distance swimmers of all time. Renowned for her grit and determination, her ability to overcome challenges and thrive under pressure is what has set her apart. Ariarne will provide a rare insight into the mindset, preparation and resilience required to deliver when it matters most.

This session is brought to you by What's Up Downunder.
Friday
Brent Smart
Brent Smart is an award-winning marketer and dynamic speaker, known for his sharp insights on creativity and culture. With a global perspective shaped by roles as Telstra’s Chief Marketing Officer and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi New York, Brent combines candid storytelling with real-world case studies to show how courageous thinking can drive growth.
Friday
Brian Parker
Brian Parker 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
Ciara Lancaster
Ciara Lancaster is an accredited change leadership expert, a global authority on change fatigue and resilience, and Australia’s only main-stage speaker with real-world experience leading workplace change and transformation at Deloitte. Known for her magnetic stage presence, she equips teams and leaders to navigate always-on change with confidence, clarity and optimism.
Thursday
Sir John Kirwan
Rugby icon, mental health trailblazer and the kind of human who tells the truth even when it shakes — this is Sir John Kirwan. One of the first elite athletes to publicly confront his mental health, Sir John helped smash stigma with every story he told. His mission? To help 100 million people feel better, every day. Don’t miss this powerful conversation.
Thursday
Mark Mathews
Through his career as a professional ‘big wave’ surfer and Red Bull Athlete, Mark Mathews has become obsessed with the relationship between personal growth, high performance and fulfillment. During his presentation, Mark will share practical, personalised techniques to help delegates build resilience, strengthen their mindset and sustain high performance over the long term.
Wednesday
Peter Clay
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 eleven years and is an invaluable asset to the Australian caravanning and camping industry.

This session is brought to you by BIG4 Holiday Parks.
Thursday
Simon Jackman
Simon Jackman is a leading social scientist, 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 – helping audiences make sense of global political developments and their implications for Australia.
Thursday
Stan Gallo
Stan Gallo leads BDO’s Forensic Services, advising on risk management in both proactive and reactive capacities. He specialises in fraud, misconduct and compliance matters, as well as the identification, preservation and analysis of digital evidence in cyber and technology investigations. A former detective, Stan brings a unique perspective to helping organisations minimise cyber risk and strengthen incident response.
Friday