Highlighted Speakers
Lucy Bloom
Lucy is an award-winning leader and speaker. She's a change-maker, exceptional communicator, and business fixer with the best mohawk in the business. Lucy led an advertising agency for 20 years before she held CEO roles leading international aid organisations, one in Ethiopia and another in Cambodia. She's the founder of an education start-up and the author of four books including her memoir, Get the Girls Out, and her latest, a killer novel.
You will find Lucy challenging and entertaining in equal measure, with humour tied into a powerful business message. She's a rule-breaker, idea-maker and momentum creator.
Tilla Buden
As Chief Executive Officer Tilla leads Baw Baw Shire Council, one of Victoria's fastest-growing peri-urban councils located an hour east from Melbourne - a role that puts population growth, service design and community connection at the centre of her working week. She previously held executive roles at Bayside City Council, the City of Greater Dandenong and Yarra Ranges Council, and holds postgraduate qualifications in Urban Planning, Management and Cultural Strategy. Known for her collaborative style and strong partnerships across communities and government, Tilla brings deep experience in service design, major project delivery and community-centred innovation to her leadership of Baw Baw Shire.
Sally Clarke
Sally Clarke is a consultant, speaker, and thought leader on leadership, burnout and organisational culture. She is the author of two books, including Amazon best-seller Protect Your Spark: How to Avoid Burnout and Live Authentically.
Born in country South Australia, she worked as a corporate finance lawyer at one of Europe’s top firms where she experienced catastrophic burnout. Now, after living abroad for 2 decades, she brings expert burnout prevention, leadership and culture programs to legal, local government and NFP organisations across Australia. Her mission is to empower great leadership and culture so that people and organisations thrive.
Sally is a regular contributor to Fast Company on leadership, culture and burnout prevention, and sits on advisory boards around the globe providing guidance on culture and leadership. She also cohosts the popular podcast Live+Work More Human.
Aileen Day
Aileen Day, CCXP, is Australia's only Keynote Speaker who is a CX Advisor and a Clinical Psychotherapist, a rare edge that consistently gets audiences out of their seats and stepping into action. Trusted by Deloitte, ANZ and Business Chicks Australia amongst many other domestic and international organisations, Aileen is also a best-selling author of The Joy of CEHX™, The Casual Hookup to Understanding the Customer, Employee, and Human eXperience.
Aileen is bringing her 25+ years of leadership, PR, therapy, and business experience to the stage to help us connect the dots on how we can become our own trusted, and value-driven brand.
Candice DeVille
Candice DeVille is a powerhouse of innovation, blending strategic thinking with a relentless drive for learning and problem-solving. With a deep understanding of AI, technology, and digital transformation, she thrives on tackling complex challenges and finding smarter, more efficient ways to work.
With a background in Machine Learning and Data Science from MIT, Candice combines cutting-edge expertise with real-world application, working with companies worldwide to design and implement AI systems that drive measurable results.
Candice is passionate about using AI to enhance creativity, streamline workflows, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Her ability to break down intricate concepts into clear, actionable strategies makes her an invaluable force in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Alice Dunt
Alice Dunt is a senior public sector executive with extensive experience in gender equality, family violence prevention, problem gambling and organisational change. She is currently the Director at Victoria's Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector.
Across her career, Alice has led significant policy, regulatory and organisational reform, built new programs and partnerships, and led teams through complex change. She is also an experienced board director and qualified career development practitioner, with a particular interest in leadership, workforce strategy and the future of work.
Dr Kate Farhall
Dr Kate Farhall has 15 years' experience in gender equality research and policy. Prior to joining the public service, she was an academic whose research focused on gender inequality and violence against women across a range of social and geographic contexts. She is now Manager - Policy, Evidence and Regulation at the Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector.
Tracy Hall
Tracy Hall is an international author, keynote speaker, advocate and former global marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience working with leading technology brands including eBay, GoDaddy, Virgin, Afterpay and Block.
After becoming the final known victim of Australia's most prolific conman, Hamish McLaren, Tracy transformed a devastating personal experience into a mission to help others navigate an increasingly complex world of scams, fraud, cybercrime and deception. Her story was featured in the hit podcast Who the Hell is Hamish?, and her bestselling memoir, The Last Victim, chronicles her journey through betrayal, loss and rebuilding.
Today, Tracy works with global brands, financial institutions, governments and law enforcement agencies to explore the intersection of trust, cyber security, artificial intelligence and human behaviour. Through her keynotes and consulting, she helps organisations build what she calls "unhackable humans" by strengthening critical thinking, resilience and trust literacy.
Recognised as one of the Top 20 Fraud Experts to Follow on LinkedIn, Tracy is a sought-after commentator on scams, fraud, digital identity, online safety and the future of trust.
Therese Joyce
Therese Joyce is a leadership consultant with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, teams and organisations to navigate change, strengthen leadership capability and improve workplace wellbeing. She works across local government, education, health and corporate sectors, bringing a practical, evidence-based approach grounded in real world experience.Therese integrates positive psychology with clear, actionable frameworks to help leaders translate insight into day-to-day practice. She has delivered workshops and leadership programs in 17 countries, working with more than 65 nationalities. She has also presented at the World Government Summit: Shaping Future Governments in Dubai and through LGPro to leaders across 55 Victorian councils.
She has extensive experience working with local government, including Darebin, Mornington Peninsula, Moonee Valley, Yarra, Merri-bek, Maribyrnong, Monash, Whittlesea and Yarra Ranges. Her work spans executive coaching, leadership development programs,and team-based interventions focused on culture, communication and accountability.
Therese was Principal of an international school in Toronto for nine years and Associate Director at the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne. She leads the Asia Pacific Community of Practice for the International Positive Psychology Association (Work and Organisations Division).
Michelle Kleinert OAM
Former Mayor Michelle Kleinert OAM is a powerhouse of leadership, advocacy and creativity.
With over a decade of service as a Manningham Councillor - including two terms as Mayor - Michelle made a significant impact by strengthening community connections with vision, practicality and genuine care.
Her extensive experience running Australian and international businesses gives a her a unique blend of local council expertise and business acumen. She’s also held leadership roles on several boards, including President of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Victoria (ALGWA Vic) and Vice President of the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), driving meaningful outcomes through strategic governance. With a Diploma in Leadership and Management and as a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), she’s skilled in governance, public speaking and professional development.
Awarded an OAM for her service to local government and the Melbourne community, Michelle continues to turn conversations into action, leaving every audience energised and empowered.
Sharina Ladharam
Phu Nguyen
Phu Nguyen is an accomplished Chief Executive Officer and senior public sector leader with a reputation for leading complex organisations through change, building high-performing cultures and delivering outcomes that create lasting value for communities.
As Chief Executive Officer of Hobsons Bay City Council, Phu leads a diverse organisation serving a rapidly evolving community in one of Melbourne’s most strategically significant municipalities.
Phu has over a decade of senior leadership experience in local government across New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria. He has served on Boards, Audit and Risk Committees and as an independent advisor. Phu is a Fellow of CPA Australia and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Helen Sui
Helen Sui brings over 20 years of leadership in government and community sectors. As Chief Executive Officer of Moonee Valley City Council, she understands local community needs. Helen holds advanced qualifications in politics, accounting and law. Her leadership has been recognised through the Telstra Business Women's Awards and Victoria's Top 50 Public Sector Women. She helps each build strong connections with local government and communities..
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