Akec Makur Chuot is a South Sudanese former AFLW player and Richmond FC VFLW player. She …
With a bold vision and a mindful approach, Al Jeffery, founder at The Base Between, is …
As director of CSIRO’s Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre, Alex oversaw the establishment of Lab 22 that …
Amanda May Thai is an introverted fiction and nonfiction writer who loves board games and Parmesan cheese. …
Amber McCartney is a Melbourne-based dancer who graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in …
Ana is a hybrid practitioner who plays at the messy fringes of art, technology, design and …
Art Wilson/Andrew Wilson (1988) is an Australian musician working the gap between dance and ambient music. …
Anna is creative entrepreneur, producer and writer with a passion for future technology and culture change …
Dr Betty Sargeant is an award-winning artist. Her art-technology installations place audiences in the centre of …
Bobuq Sayed is a writer, multidisciplinary artist and community organiser of the Afghan diaspora. They coordinate …
Bonny Cassidy is a poet, critic, editor and essayist and a lecturer in creative writing at …
Brad Krauskopf is the CEO and founder of Hub Australia. For 20 years, he has surrounded …
Bridget Chappell is a sound artist and activist working on unceded Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung country. She …
Bridgette is a pracademic working across design, strategic foresight and culture. With 20 years’ experience in …
Swiss-born artist, Brigit Heller, is preoccupied with nature as well as our relationship with the natural …
Bruce Pascoe is a Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian man born in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond. …
Cal is a future-focused thinker, pushing the boundaries of possibility across projects. As Innovation Lead he …
Cameron Mackenzie is a distiller, operations guru, educator, locavore and still polisher. He is, quite simply, …
Cecilia is the Director of Research & Development at IAG and a non-executive participant director of …
Chris Wright is founder and CEO of Security Shift, a Melbourne-based information security consultancy and managed …
Social Innovation Program Lead, Policy and Impact Team at RMIT University Dr Ciannon Cazaly is a …
Claire Leske graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2014 with a Bachelor of …
With a background in architecture, Dani Sampson is now a brand and communications guru – …
Danielle is currently the Budget Policy and Institutional Reform Program Director at the Grattan Institute. Her …
Davey Thompson descends from the Bidjara, Inningai, Wakka Wakka and Gubbi Gubbi tribes of Queensland, and …
David Carlin is co-president of the NonfictioNOW Conference, a founding contributing editor of speculative nonfiction, and …
David Sornig’s Blue Lake: finding Dudley Flats and the West Melbourne Swamp (Scribe, 2018) charts the loss …
After her release from prison in 1992, Debbie established Sisters Inside to advocate for the rights of …
Dr Anna Barlow is the Chief Science and Innovation Officer at Asahi Beverages. She previously held …
Dr Bart Kolodziejczyk is a nanoscientist whose portfolio includes three tech startups and three not-for-profit organizations. …
Dr Collette Burke is Victoria’s first Chief Engineer and helps oversee the state’s record infrastructure pipeline. …
Dr Dan Golding is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication at Swinburne University and the …
Dr. Eduardo Velloso is a lecturer in human-computer interaction at the University of Melbourne. His research …
Dr Erin O’Donnell is a water law and policy specialist and is recognized internationally for her …
Dr Isun A Kazerani is an academic and a studio leader in Architecture and pursues a …
Dr Julie Miao is a Senior Lecturer in Property and Economic Development in the University of …
Dr Kirsten Day is Director of Interior Architecture and lecturer in the Department of Architectural and …
Professor Lars Coenen is the inaugural City of Melbourne Chair of Resilient Cities at the Melbourne …
Mor Vered is a Lecturer in the new Laboratory for Dialogue Research at Monash University’s Faculty …
Nicholas Van Dam is a Senior Lecturer in the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences at the …
Dr Niels Wouters is an academic specialist with the Microsoft Research Centre for Social Natural User …
Dr Simon Lockrey is a leading sustainable design academic and entrepreneur. He is currently a Senior …
Dr Tilman Dingler is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. His research focuses on …
Dr Troy Innocent is an artist, academic, and educator investigating code in mixed realities, particularly its …
Eloise Bishop is a sustainability expert with a focus on ethical and sustainable fashion and textiles. …
Bunjil is a First People’s exhibit in the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Melbourne Museum. Speakin …
As the founder and CEO of Naked Ambition, Fiona partners with some of Australia’s largest and …
Fraser Allison is a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne Interaction Design Lab. He studies …
George Megalogenis is an author and journalist with three decades’ experience in the media. The Australian Moment won …
Director of award-winning strategic design agency Local Peoples, Giuseppe (Pino) Demaio uses a Human-Centered Design approach …
A childhood in country Victoria gave Hilary a sense of radio’s exciting possibilities. Jobs as an …
Hōjun is a Buddhist monk of 10 years and has been studying Buddhism for the past …
Since founding Space Tank Studio in 2013, Holger has grown the makerspace into Australia’s first high …
Associate Director, Social Enterprise at RMIT University Wade Noonan’s appointment as Associate Director, Social Enterprise and …
One of the founding directors of Six Degrees Architects, James has developed the practice, with his …
Not merely imagining our future, but building it, Jamie Skella is a technologist and foresight strategist …
Prof Jan Tennent is CEO of Biomedical Research Victoria (BioMedVic), the premier voice for linking medical …
Fashion pioneer, Jane Parker worked alongside her brother Stephen Bennett to create the renown Australian lifestyle …
Javaad Alipoor is an artist, director, writer and activist who regularly makes theatre with and for …
Jeanette is the co-founder and chief strategy officer of The Hacker Exchange, a global, tertiary-accredited program connecting curious …
Jefa Greenaway (Wailwan, Kamilaroi), co-author of the Australian and International Indigenous Design Charters, is a lecturer …
Jen Kulas is project lead & business development manager at Nightingale Housing. She holds a Bachelor of …
Jeni Paay is Associate Professor in Interaction Design at Swinburne University of Technology. Jeni has a …
Jill Garner took the helm of the Office of the Victorian Government Architect in 2015, stepping …
Jini Maxwell is a writer, arts worker and co-editor of quarterly literary publication The Lifted Brow. …
John Valastro is a Principal at Reveal Group, leading Australia’s most recognised brands through Robotic Process …
Jonathan Horne started CyberAware.com after seeing a multi-million dollar competitor go out of business due to …
Josefina Huq is a creative writer and PhD candidate at RMIT University. She is interested in writing short …
Joshua Wheeler is a Director at MGS Architects with experience in design, planning, and architectural contract …
Jossy Jimenez has a master’s degree in human development and is certified as a mindfulness facilitator …
Julienne van Loon is a novelist and essayist. She is the author of three novels, most …
Karen White is a water professional with a passion for combining science with policy to improve …
Kathryn Arndt is CEO of the Victorian Local Governance Association, an independent organisation that supports councils …
Having worked in Australia and overseas, Kelly brings 20 years’ experience to her role as Senior …
Kunal Patil is a final year commerce student who turned down an offer to study medicine …
Kyle Vander-Kuyp (Yuin) is an Olympian and a descendant of the Yuin Clan of south coast …
Laura Murray is the current Victorian President of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and is …
Lorraine is a creative and diplomatic leader with over 20 years’ experience driving impactful change across …
Madeleine Dore is a writer and the creator of Extraordinary Routines, a project featuring interviews, life-experiments, and …
Maggie is a global Executive with board, business investment & P & L experience and has …
Marc is the Chief Executive Officer of Biofilta Pty Ltd, a Melbourne based stormwater harvesting, water …
Marcus Lee (Karajarri), the founder and creative director of Marcus Lee Design, designed the International Indigenous …
Dr Mark Taylor is Professor of Architecture at Swinburne University, Melbourne (Australia). His design work has …
Max Hardy is the founder and principal of Max Hardy Consulting and one of Australia’s foremost …
Megan is a digital community engagement specialist who’s worked with international brands, government organisations and non-profits. …
Meriki Onus is a Gunnai and Gunditjmara woman who grew in Gippsland. Meriki is currently doing …
Michael Hromek (Budawang/Yuin) is the Technical Executive of Indigenous (Architecture) Design and Knowledge at WSP. His …
Michelle Fitzgerald leads the smart city and innovation agenda for the City of Melbourne, and is …
CEO, ShareRoot (ASX:SRO) Michelle Gallaher has been an entrepreneur, allied health clinician, advocate and leader in …
ENESS is a multidisciplinary design studio working at the intersection of art and technology. Creative Director …
Petar Stojanovic is the Linguistic Dean of LCI Melbourne, a leading design school in the borough …
Philippe’s vision is to help change the way we produce and consume “things” by designing purposeful …
As Head of Growth for Expensify in the APAC region, Phong identifies opportunities to strengthen their …
Professor Aaron Quigley is the Chair of Human Computer Interaction and Director of Impact in the …
Frank Vetere works at the University of Melbourne as a professor of Human-Computer Interaction. His research …
Professor Majid Sarvi is the head of Transport Engineering at the University of Melbourne. He is …
Vassilis Kostakos is a professor of computer science at the University of Melbourne who works across …
Raina most recently led strategy and investments for the Tech Ethics portfolio at Omidyar Network. She …
Rebecca Jensen is a New Zealand born choreographer and dancer, working in Melbourne. She works with …
CEO/Co-Founder of Somatrack, Business Coach and Consultant Roanne has over 20 years of Healthcare experience having …
Director, Centre for Innovative Justice at RMIT University In October 2012 Rob was appointed Adjunct Professor …
Robyn Oxley is a Tharawal woman from south-west Sydney with family connections to Yorta Yorta along …
Rose Michael is a writer, editor and academic who has been published in Griffith Review, Best …
Chief Operating Officer, MedTech Actuator Visionary and strategic business leader with dynamic and broad experiences throughout …
Sarah Aiken is a Melbourne based performer, choreographer and teacher originally from Bellingen NSW. Through solo …
Using food experiences as a medium, Sascha Rust shapes conversations around ethical eating. As a chef, …
Scott Stephens is Editor of the ABC’s Religion and Ethics website, and specialist commentator on religion and ethics …
Shamila is an entrepreneur and a corporate leader having been at the helm of building businesses …
Shannon Harvey is the award-winning director of the internationally acclaimed documentary, The Connection: Mind Your Body, …
Shelley Ware (Yankunytjatjara, Wirangu) is a regular speaker about diversity in the workplace, women in sport …
Simon Young is the General Manager for the Internet of Things (IoT) at Cisco focusing on …
Simona Castricum is a musician, designer and architecture academic from Melbourne. As an educator and PhD …
Skye Haldane is the manager of design at the City of Melbourne. She is an award-winning …
Skye is the Founder of Y Vote; a non-partisan social enterprise dedicated to empowering young Australians as …
Son Vivienne has over 30 year’s experience in media production and research in digital self-representation, online …
Steve Schmidt is Director of Work Design at BRM Projects with more than 15 years creative …
Stuart is an urban planner with a keen interest in how cities function and the health …
Tamara Baker is a 14-year-old student and a keen coder who is developing an app for …
The Letter String Quartet is Steph O’Hara (Blue Grassy Knoll, Polyglot), Lizzy Welsh (Australian Art Orchestra, …
The Orbweavers are Marita Dyson and Stuart Flanagan, multidisciplinary artists working in song, performance and visual …
Tim Shiel is a musician and radio broadcaster based in Melbourne. He is known for his …
Forbes 2018: “Trena Blair is an expert in expanding businesses from Australia into the U.S., with …
Trevor is the CEO of Startupbootcamp Australia. An experienced executive, investor and entrepreneur, he is focused on assisting …
James Welsby is a performer, choreographer and producer with a decade of professional experience in dance …
Vincent Varese is Partner and Alliances Manager, ANZ at Blue Prism. Vincent has worked his entire …
Professor of Innovation & Public Policy at RMIT University Professor Vishaal Kishore is a strategist, political …
Waleed Aly is a broadcaster, author, academic and musician. He is a lecturer in politics at …
As a successful designer, Wayne is an advocate of the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. …
Zac is a proud queer Aboriginal person and has been living in Melbourne for four years. …
This event takes place on the land of the Kulin nation; we pay respect to them and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.