YVONNE ADELE
Creative thinker
Yvonne helps organisations build an ideas culture by teaching people at all levels to access their untapped creative thinking skills. She believes everyone has unlimited ability to think creatively about everyday challenges and she is on a mission to show people how to unleash those hidden talents.

LARISSA BEHRENDT
Dispute resolution & indigenous women’s issues
Larissa is a judicial member of the Administrative Decisions Tribunal, Equal Opportunity Division & the Alternate Chair of the Serious Offenders Review Board. An inspirational speaker or panelist on property law, indigenous rights, dispute resolution and Aboriginal women's issues.

DR LEEORA BLACK
Managing director of the Australian Centre for Corporate
Social Responsibility
Leeora’s work focuses on analysing and solving complex CSR issues and problems, building organisational CSR capacity and strategy, stakeholder engagement and research and CSR measurement.

JODI BURNNER
Feng Shui Master
Jodi is a Feng Shui Master who can assist businesses increase profit, business health and harmony by using the simple art of placement.

JULIAN BURNSIDE QC
High Profile QC & President of Liberty Victoria
Julian has acted pro bono in many human rights cases particularly concerning the treatment of refugees. A inspirational speaker and an engaging facilitator or debate moderator.

JASON CLARKE
Creative thinker
One of the most sought after creative thinkers in the country.
He's the founder of Minds at Work, a commercial collective of professional thinkers hell bent on changing the world. A fascinating and insightful speaker.

PAUL COLLINS
Historian, broadcaster and writer who worked for many years in varying capacities in TV and radio with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He is a regular writer for most of Australia’s leading newspapers and magazines, as well as for the London Tablet, the National Catholic Reporter in the United States and for several magazines in Germany and Austria.

A entertaining and polished debate moderator or discussion facilitator.

ANDREW DARBYSHIRE
Inspirational Speaker
Andrew Darbyshire is a successful Melbourne-born businessman, speaker and philanthropist, with an incredibly inspiring story to share. He founded his software business, PacSoft, in the mid-80’s and now has staff and offices in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Andrew’s success certainly didn’t come easily, and now through his speaking, he shares with people all over Australia “The Secret to an Extraordinary Life”.

DR RICHARD DENNISS
Executive Director of the Australian Institute
His area of expertise is the role of regulation, particularly environmental and labour market regulation. Dr Denniss has an extensive range of topics and is also happy to tailor. Some of them are:

• Coal or consumerism – what is the real cause of climate change?
• Your money or your life? Why taking longer holidays can help save the planet
• Paralyzed by choice – why marketers are confusing consumers for fun and profit.

PATRICK DODSON
Aboriginal reconciliation and indigenous issues
A Yawuru man from Broome, Western Australia, Patrick Dodson Australia’s first ordained Catholic Priest, former Royal Commissioner into the Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, and was Chairman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. Mr Dodson was the 2008 recipient of the Sydney Peace Prize for his ‘courageous advocacy of the human rights of Indigenous people, for distinguished leadership of the reconciliation movement and for a lifetime of commitment to peace with justice, through dialogue and many other expressions on non violence’.

WARREN EVANS
Future trends & management strategist
Warren looks at how the major trends are interacting with each other, and the strategies successful organizations are implementing to create competitive advantage in this environment.

JACKIE FUREY
One of the country’s top psychotherapists
Director of Bedrooms to Boardrooms®, an organisation that specialises in personal and professional performance, she understands what drives people. This understanding assists her help many organisations align staff, professional and personal goals with corporate strategy. As a speaker or group facilitator, she offers a fresh perspective on issues that management and employees face daily.

PAUL GILDING
Sustainability & the environment
Paul has spent over 30 years working on sustainability issues as an activist, a business leader and a commentator. This frontline experience gives him deep insights into the challenges and opportunities that environmental and social trends present for companies and investors.

WAYNE GOLDSMITH
Well respected writer, sports consultant & motivator
One of the leading innovators in high performance sport, Wayne’s coaching, thinking and teaching has influenced some of the World's leading athletes, coaches and teams. His reputation is that of one of the most influential and creative minds in world sport today. He specalises in leadership, change management and performance coaching.

STEVE GRAY
Steve Gray is a businessperson that takes his role as a Business Development Specialist seriously, so much so, he has written hundreds of articles on business, from leadership, innovation and communication to marketing, management and people potential.

DR RICHARD HAMES
Corporate philosopher and leading futurist
Dr Hames is widely considered to be one of the world's most influential intellectuals. An authority on the design of strategically relevant yet viable 'whole system' solutions for business and government. Richard has built an enviable reputation with a range of clients spanning the globe and in all sectors of the economy.

ROB HAMILL
Marathon rowing champion Rob Hamill has been a New Zealand International rowing representative for 16 years. His numerous rowing achievements include World Championship silver, Commonwealth gold and a world record on the indoor rowing machine. Rob represented New Zealand at the Atlanta Olympics and published ‘The Naked Rower’ on how he and Phil Stubbs captured headlines around the world winning the gruelling Atlantic Rowing Race in a 7m plywood row boat taking 41 days 2 hours and 55 minutes.

A humorous and motivational speaker, he will inspire you to pursue your dreams whatever they may be, to take on new challenges, overcome hardship against the odds, positive thinking and, of course, winning!

TIM HARCOURT
Chief Economist for Austrade
Tim analyses the global economy so that he is able to assist Australian exporters. He also assists Austrade devise its own international business strategies. He is an entertaining and informative speaker who make economics interesting!

ANDREW HORABIN
Keynote speaker, Trainer, Facilitator, MC, Comedian and award winning singer/songwriter
Andrew presents entertaining, interactive keynote presentations as well as dynamic and practical workshops. He specialises intrapersonal intelligence and interpersonal skills including communication and body language.

ANTHONY HOWARD
CEO of Merryck & Co, Anthony is a discreet confidant to elite performers, helping them translate desires into action and delivers demanding outcomes. With a reputation for helping people prepare for, embrace, and successfully navigate their next big move. One of his key strengths is an ability to develop strong relationships based on trust and respect in highly sensitive environments requiring discretion and confidentiality.

PROFESSOR IAN LOWE
President of the Australian conservation foundation
Engaging and informative speaker on issues such as the environment, sustainability, science, global issues, climate change, water & carbon emissions.

BRUCE McCABE
Australia's most respected technology analyst
For a decade he has provided research, analysis and advice to most of Australia’s top 200 corporations and to agencies within every State and Federal government. Bruce is recognised as a leader and pioneer in his field. Bruce’s speaking style is high impact with high value outcomes and covers emerging technologies explained in terms business executives can relate to; Australian case studies and examples maximise value and relevance to local audiences & uniquely tailored presentations.

SCOTT MACKAY
Scott has a passion for success and high performing teams. He is a Senior Facilitator and Team Program Specialist with the vibrant team at Mischief, Motivation and Attitude (MMA). Specialising in Work/Life Balance, Leadership, Team Cohesion programs and Business Facilitation.

JEFF McMULLEN
Inspirational speaker, polished MC & debate facilitator
Best know as a journalist on ABC TV and on the Nine Network's 60 Minutes. His career, (including a 16-year posting for the ABC in the United States), has mostly been covering wars - more than 30 of them! Also recently seen on ABC TV’s program - A Difference of Opinion. An insightful and inspirational speaker, polished MC and lively debate moderator.

JIM MIDDLETON
Political reporter
He was ABC TV’s political Editor in Canberra from 1988 until 2007 covering 20 consecutive budgets of the Hawke, Keating and Howard years. He currently anchors News hour on the Australia Network.

MORRIS MISELOWSKI
Business futurist
His speaking specialty and business-orientation is future-vision. He addresses issues such as: What does a global economy mean to your business? How will the evernarrowing market segmentation of the Internet impact on your marketing? What's Web 2.0, and what does it reveal about your customers? to name a few. Morris foresees an unlimited future for those companies which take the time to prepare and strategize for the future NOW.

ALAN PATCHING
Inspirational business speaker, MC and facilitator
Alan Patching challenges and inspires corporate and government leaders and potential leaders to take steps and make changes to foster the innovation necessary to ensure continuing relevance and sustainability of their business – to make their business Futureproof.

MOYA SAYER JONES
Director of Only Human Inc
An entertaining and interactive speaker who helps businesses understand and learn from the human dimension of their organisations.

GREG SHERIDAN
Foreign affairs commentator
One of the most influential foreign affairs commentators in Australia. He has spent 30 years in the field, he knows Asia - its leaders and societies. He has had unparalleled access to the decision-makers in Asia and America and around the world.

DR FIONA STEWART
Ebusiness strategist and new economy commentator
Communications Sociologist, Dr Fiona Stewart is Director of Realworld Research and Communications and co-writer of the world's first online research book; a factor that has been critical in her new business, NotGoodEnough.org. NotGoodEnough.org is a prominent site for consumers from around the country to vent their spleen. The upside of this gripe site is that companies too can access the feedback, thereby fixing their service problems and creating a win all around. The business brings together Fiona's core skills of online research, working the media, battling for the underdog and corporate accountability and consulting services.

BRUCE WOODLEY
Inspirational keynote
Bruce is an accomplished speaker who’s presentation “Keep a Dream in Your Pocket” will evoke the national spirit in all of us. He shares with his audience his unique life; his stories of triumph over adversity; persistence in achieving goals and the power of a positive mindset. Impactful conference opening or closing!

DR GIANNI ZAPPALA
Director and principal research consultant, Orfeus Research
An experienced research consultant with a balance of academic expertise and a practical working knowledge of the corporate, not-for-profit and government sectors. In 2004 he was appointed Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Economics & Business at the University of Sydney. He is the former Research Manager at The Smith Family where he was responsible for program design, evaluation and social policy research.

MAHALIA BARNES
Corporate entertainer
The daughter of Australia’s most successful vocalist Jimmy Barnes, Mahalia has her own firm ideas about her own music – and much of it revolves around old school soul.

COSENTINO
A dynamic fusion of magic, dance and illusion
Three times Australian Champion magician, a Guinness World Record holder contributor and a nominee for the prestigious 2007 Helpmann Awards, Cosentino has his own unique style. He fuses traditional sleight of hand magic & grand illusion into novel, original stage presentations seen on stage. His original and innovative presentations have earned him the respect of his peers and clients alike. A pure showman… his productions are amongst the most powerful, riveting and sought-after in the entertainment industry today.

WAYNE DEAKIN
Comedian
A regular headliner at all Australian comedy venues, Wayne also tours constantly throughout the USA and Canada. With a likeable laconic style to draw you in and biting social commentary, Wayne will have you laughing and thinking.

MATT KATSIS
Corporate entertainer
A young, funky Matt is already emerging as one of the most exciting and promising young roots artists around. Matt’s sound mixes elements of Reggae, Blues and Funk with everything from Flamenco to Middle Eastern feels that collectively create a unique sound and dynamic live show.

JOHNNY KATTS
Comedian
A talented and enthusiastic performer, Johnny is a dynamic young comic. For over five years, NOVA100 Presenter and Stand Up Comedian Johnny Kats has been making audiences laugh all over Australia and around the world.

LA FORZA
Corporate entertainment
In the spirit of Il Divo, these three performers live up to all expectations and deliver entertainment of the highest calibre! La Forza performs spine tingling renditions of modern day classics from the likes of Josh Groban, Il Divo, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble´ and many more.

MATT & BEVAN
Corporate entertainment
Beven Addinsall and Matt Hetherington know how to entertain! With their charismatic personalities, together they showcase a production combining musical numbers, comedy and classics.

MICK THE DEMOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
Corporate hoaxer
“Mick” has been a hit across the country for every different type of group – miners, bankers, insurers, nurses, surgeons, high school teachers, public servants, dermatologists and cops. His Seven Magic Steps to Suppressing Your Potential will have your audience rolling in the aisles.

MISTER OM
Mister Om is one of the world's foremost contact-juggler internationally recognized for his stunning and skilful routines and visually captivating performances. Mister Om gracefully harnesses the elegance of this rare discipline to tell an awe-inspiring visual story. He also offers a spectacular and unique roving act as a performance inside a 7 foot transparent sphere a totally entrancing adventure of the imagination, captivating audiences of all ages.

ANDY POBJOY
Corporate entertainer
Andy combines the elegance of jazz classics with the fun and energy of party hits, making him the perfect choice for your wedding or next corporate event. The secret to Andy's success is his versatility and breadth as a performer – a wonderful voice!

SHIFT 1
Conference opener or closer
Shift-1 is a dance act with a difference. Cleverly choreographed routines, combined with an outright passion for what they do, Shift-1 have captivated audiences of all ages and all sizes.

SIRENS OF SONG
Dinner Entertainment
For the opera buff wanting an evening of beautiful arias and songs sung by two beautiful opera singers. Sirens of Song create a sophisticated atmosphere with a stunning classical performance.

SOUL MYSTIQUE
Captivating floor show
This amazing act combines the Russian art of magical high-speed costume transformations with show-stopping professional Ballroom & Latin American Dance Sport. A captivating, mesmerizing and flabbergasting performance!

JON STEVENS
Musician and corporate entertainer
One of the mightiest voices ever heard in Australian music, Jon Stevens and his band’s chemistry is amazingly potent. Perfect corporate dinner entertainment which ranges from the R&B groove of Light My Fire to an incredible bass/ vocal arrangement of Jealous Guy to a scorching finale of Hot Chilli Woman.