22 Sessions in two rooms, with over 35 speakers, dissecting real-life event scenarios across a range of event segments including Luxury, Outdoor, Sport, Award, Food & Beverage and more.
Australian Open 2018 – By the Numbers
Presented by
Craig Tiley
Director, Australian Open
CEO, Tennis Australia
Splendour in the Grass - Building a Temporary Town
Presented By
Jeremy Sheafe
Safety and Camping Manager, Splendour in the Grass
Matt Morris
General Manager, North Byron Parklands
New Content Technology & Activations: An Intersection
Presented By
Francis Coady
General Manager, HAVAS Sports and Entertainment ANZ
Managing the Superbowl
Presented By
Frank Supovitz
President & Chief Experience Officer, Fast Traffic Events & Entertainment
Insuring Success
Presented By
Peter Bloomfield
Entertainment Director, Peter Bloomfield Broking
Rebecca Dawson
Account Manager, Peter Bloomfield Broking
The Regulators Insight – Safe Work NSW
Presented By
Colleen Harris
Inspector, Metropolitan Operations and Strategic Initiatives
Integration of Emergency Service for events
Presented By
Brian Yates
Chief Inspector - Public Order Manager, State Planning Unit, Police Transport & Public Safety Command, NSW Police
Michael Bray
Superintendent Manager, State Planning Unit, Clinical Operations, NSW Ambulance
Jan Willet
Director Events, Communications and Engagement, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet
Craig Sheridan
Lead Security & Risk Advisor, Vivid Sydney 2018
Delivering sponsorship activation programs at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
Presented By
Thomas Staunton
CEO, Sold Out Events Official Event Management Company of GC2018
Edwina Wordsworth
Sponsorship Specialist, Sold Out Events Official Event Management Company of GC2018
Fairfax – Risk profiling A portfolio of over 50 events
Presented By
Christopher Secker
Operations Director, Fairfax Media Events
Katherine Goldsworthy
Head of OHS, Fairfax Media Events
Matt Spiller
Head of Logistics, Fairfax Media Events
Managing Terror with the right level of resource
Presented By
Craig Sheridan
Lead Security & Risk Advisor, Vivid Sydney 2018
Delivering on Customer Experience while Maintaining Effective Responsible Service of Alcohol
Presented By
John Vanderveen
CEO, Liquor & Gaming Solutions / Former Senior Inspector, ILGR NSW
Matt Sharman
General Manager, Hospitality, Events & Operations, Australian Turf Club
Ben Stephens
Group Operations Manager, Solotel Hospitality Management
Great Expectations – Working with Venue Managers
Presented By
Justine Earl Smith
Senior Manager,Partnerships & Venues, Property NSW
Heather Clarke
Manager, Event Operation & Planning, Sydney Opera House
Darryl Jeffrey
Chief Operating Officer, Sydney Showground
Surf Life Saving Australia Effective Crisis management
Presented By
Stephen Leahy
CEO, Westpac Helicopters, Safety & Emergency Management Co ordinator, SLSA
IMG Live - The Future of Food Events
Presented By
Jason Fielding
Senior Vice President, Managing Director IMG LIVE Australia, Endeavor Global Marketing
Neil Perry
Chief Brand and Culinary Officer The Rockpool Group
Hannah Pike
Managing Director, IMG Culinary Australia
Jodie McLeod
Marketing Manager, Emerging Brands & Partnerships, Diageo Australia
Scott Howard
Commercial Director, Endemol Shine
Patron Expectations, Behaviour & Sentiment
Presented By
Stacey Piggot
Director, Secret Service PR
Head of PR, Secret Sounds Group
Elise Huntley
General Manager, Splendour In The Grass, The Falls Music & Arts Festival
Yvonne Weldon
Chairperson, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council
Alastair Lyall
Manager Events, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet
Harnessing the Power of Social Media & PR
Presented By
Minta Burn
International Media Manager, Tourism Australia
Alex Zaccaria
CEO, Bolster Digital
Jacqui Abbot
Managing Director, Pulse Communications
Stacey Piggot
Director, Secret Service PR
Head of PR, Secret Sounds Group
