Keynote speakers

Technological, generational and social changes have disrupted workplaces in almost every possible way, creating the need for leaders to consider and understand what the future of work will look like. The productivity of tomorrow’s workplace relies on more than just technological innovation. Our research reveals that the future of work will value a multigenerational workforce, celebrate cultural health and champion work wellbeing. The future of work supports hybrid practices for an autonomous, flexible workforce, creates new models of engagement and requires new leadership styles to create high-performing teams.

Attendee outcomes

• Discover cultural health best practices for your organisation.
• Practical ways to balance high performance with supportive leadership.
• Get generational worker insights to guide your leadership style and strategies.

You want to engage the emerging generations as your future customer. Learn the buying habits, decision drivers and customer expectations of a new generation of consumers. Discover what your future buyers actually care about and futureproof your business with the latest consumer research.

Attendee outcomes

• Learn how to think like a futurist and predict consumer behaviour.
• Get consumer insights that help your brand find more customers and develop new products.
• Build loyal customers by addressing timeless human needs.

Prepare for the demographic shifts, societal changes, and digital transformations facing Australia over the next decade. Get your organisation across the latest population forecasts, community insights and global megatrends so you can futureproof your organisation and develop your strategic plans.

Attendee outcomes

• Confidently understand the demographic trends shaping Australia.
• Explore leadership best practices and consider implications of megatrends for your organisation.
• Grow your strategic thinking capability and learn to think like a futurist.

Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, shop and learn. You want to understand what people think, fear and aspire to when it comes to AI, and our research explores how long-term success still relies on human creativity and judgment. Discover how to adopt AI tools, lead technological change and govern its use wisely, while keeping people at the heart of your operation.

Attendee outcomes

• Know how each generation views and uses AI.
• Develop human-centred approaches to using AI.
• Find ways to boost staff productivity using the McCrindle innovation framework.

Not-for-profits (NFPs) are searching for the future donor and ways to maximise existing donor potential. As generational change impacts communication preferences, fundraising methods need to adapt to societal, technological and community transformations. Learn how non-profits and purpose-led businesses can build stronger connections with an ever-changing global community.

Attendee outcomes

• What drives modern donors to give.
• Grow generational intelligence and learn communication preferences and best practices.
• Find practical ways to connect with supporters and build community.

Strategic foresight is not about guessing the future, but studying the trends to notice early signals. Learning to master change and thrive in an era of disruption is a choice. Get your organisation future-ready by learning the tools that will help your team think ahead and make better long-term decisions.

Attendee outcomes

• Develop strategic thinking capability with practical foresight tools and scenario planning activities.
• How to spot trends using multifactorial analysis.
• Frameworks for long-term planning to engage emerging generations.

The times are changing faster than ever – technologically, demographically, socially, and economically. Staying across the latest research and megatrends helps organisations and their boards and management observe the changes, understand the shifts, and respond to the trends. Find ways to maximise opportunities through innovation, collaboration and disruptive strategies.

Attendee outcomes

• Know the pulse of the nation on key issues.
• Stay relevant by studying the emerging trends.
• Leadership principles and practices to master change and build team resilience.

The future-ready leader is confident to navigate difficulties and disruption. As society and technology move at a faster pace than ever before, leaders need to know how to lead through disruption and challenges, and how to help their team thrive despite the conditions. Discover practical ways to create a culture in your organisation where your people are engaged, collaborative, and moving forward with a ‘future half-full’ view of the world. A session for organisations ready to face the challenge at hand and move forwards with vision, healthy culture and an aligned plan.

Attendee outcomes

• How to lead calmly through uncertainty.
• Practical ways to build workplace trust.
• Strategies for keeping team morale high.

People respond best to leaders who are authentic, approachable, and real. Train your leaders in research-backed approaches to build trust through effective communication practices and leadership styles. Learn how to drop the corporate script, lean into your natural strengths, and build strong trust with your team.

Attendee outcomes

• Why authentic leaders build better trust.
• How to leverage leadership styles that resonate with your team.
• Effective leadership and communication practices to engage your team.

There are up to five generations working side by side, and a multigenerational workforce presents both challenges and incredible opportunities. Learn practical ways to improve communication, resolve friction, and get the best out of your team.

Attendee outcomes

• Learn how to communicate effectively with a multigenerational team.
• Leverage generational strengths.
• Practical steps for building workplace culture, community and unity amidst generational change.

Today’s school parents require a new approach to engagement. Rising communication expectations place significant pressure on Principals and Community Relations teams. Traditional, long-form updates no longer work for today’s busy families.

Attendee outcomes

• Navigating rising communication expectations.
• Today’s families value updates that focus on the whole child.
• Connecting with families through care and responsiveness.
• Bringing families together through shared experiences.
• Partnering with parents to support the student journey.

Education is the cornerstone of our society, shaping the future for every child. Currently, we are seeing a shift in the makeup of our teaching workforce.

This session explores how schools can empower their teachers, develop the teacher-leadership pipeline and prepare their schools for the future.

Attendee outcomes

• The teacher pipeline challenge.
• The evolving education workforce.
• Setting the foundation for teacher success.
• Building structures for wellbeing.
• Navigating the parent-teacher partnership.
• Strengthening the leadership pipeline.

While communities were once served by numerous mediating institutions, from service clubs and sporting organisations to youth development groups and religious organisations, for many, schools are the remaining social formation entity through which they pass. Therefore, it is more important than ever that our schools are well equipped to be centres of community flourishing.

Attendee outcomes

• The changing education landscape.
• Building thriving learning communities.
• Experience of highly engaged school communities.
• Providing a holistic education.
• Equipping students with skills for the future.
• Attracting and retaining teachers.
• Optimism for the education sector.
• Key considerations for leaders.

As we move towards 2035, education will need to meet the needs of Generation Beta students. With the projected multi-career outlook and the lifelong learning that this will entail, individualised education, hybrid schooling involving online and real-world classrooms, global pathways and AI-integrated environments are all having an impact on education today.

This session explores the emerging educational trends and the upcoming generation of learners, and will assist educational leaders to innovatively prepare for these changes.

Attendee outcomes

• Paradoxes in contemporary education.
• A new wave of students.
• Engaging the next generation of parents.
• Navigating mental health and resilience.
• Increasing academic focus in a wellbeing era.
• Learning in the digital age.
• Redefined classrooms.
• Career-focussed learning for future-proofing.
• Key considerations for leaders.