REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS

WELCOME ADDRESS

EXCLUSIVE FIRESIDE CHAT WITH GRACE BROWN, FOUNDER AND CEO, ANDROMEDA ROBOTICS

Insights into the future of deep-tech innovation, scaling with purpose, and leading in a rapidly changing business landscape

• Grace Brown, co-founder and CEO, Andromeda Robotics

MODERATOR: Tegan Jones, deputy editor, SmartCompany

PRESENTATION

The agentic advantage: Agile growth strategies for unprecedented scale

• Amy Boulter, regional vice president of small business ANZ, Salesforce
• Tori Starkey, chief marketing officer, Kudosity

Sponsored by Salesforce

LIVE PODCAST SESSION: THE CONTRARIANS

A contrarian take on managing growth in a rapidly changing, turbulent world

• Adam Schwab, co-founder, Luxury Escapes
• Adir Shiffman, executive chairman, Catapult Sports

MORNING TEA BREAK 

and digital "Ask Us Anything" Q&A with The Contrarians

STARTUPS STREAM:
GROWTH STRATEGIES

PANEL

Securing funding and partnering with investors

• Kate Coffey, investment manager, Airtree
• Jodie Imam, CEO and co-founder, Tractor Ventures
• Aaron Tan, principal, KKR & Co.
• Elaine Stead, principal, Main Sequence

MODERATOR: Eloise Keating, editor, SmartCompany

FIRESIDE CHAT

Thriving in an age of AI and digital dominance

• Lisa Teh, CEO and co-founder, Mooning, and founder, CODI Agency

MODERATOR: David Adams, senior business journalist, SmartCompany

SCALE UPS STREAM:
TALENT AND LEADERSHIP

PANEL

Hiring and retaining top talent during growth

• Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, VP of equitable operations, Culture Amp
• Dr Suji Sanjeevan, co-founder and director, Brandscent
• Skye Riggs, founder, Ripple Opportunities

MODERATOR: Dr Libby Sander, MBA director and assistant professor of organisation behaviour, Bond University

FIRESIDE CHAT

The ups and down and ups again of Mumbrella

• Tim Burrowes, co-founder, Mumbrella

MODERATOR: Tegan Jones, deputy editor, SmartCompany

LUNCH BREAK

STARTUPS STREAM:
FINANCE AND INVESTMENT

PANEL

Powering women-led startups

• Kristi Mansfield, co-founder, Seer
• Andrew Poesaste, partner, Rampersand
• Taryn Williams, CEO and founder, The Right Fit

MODERATOR: Sam Garven, co-founder, Grapevine, and co-founder and CEO, Hello Canopy

FIRESIDE CHAT

Building and leading a multi-generational business

• Ben Pfisterer, CEO and co-founder, Zeller 

MODERATOR: David Adams, senior business journalist, SmartCompany

SCALE UPS STREAM:
GOING GLOBAL AND GETTING OUT

PANEL

Expanding overseas – opportunities and challenges

• Olympia Yarger, CEO, Goterra
• Rachael Greaves, co-founder and CEO, Castlepoint Systems
• Tim Snape, chief brand officer, Heaps Normal
• Paul McCarney, entrepreneur and investor, Sector Light

MODERATOR: Eloise Keating, editor, SmartCompany

INSIGHT SESSION

Exploring different exit strategies for founders

• Kerry Boulton-Holdsworth, CEO and founder, The Exit Strategy Group

AFTERNOON TEA BREAK

INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION

Scaling successfully and sustainably – lessons from industry leaders

• Nathan Yun, CEO and co-founder, Paire 
• Megan Fisher, CEO and founder, EnergyLab 
• Tim Fung, CEO and founder, Airtasker
• Susan Toft, CEO and founder, The Laundry Lady
• Tori Starkey, chief marketing officer, Kudosity

MODERATOR: Tegan Jones, deputy editor, SmartCompany

ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS

STARTUP ROUNDTABLES

ROUNDTABLE ONE

Access to funding and investment readiness

TABLE HOST: Aaron Tan, Principal, KKR & Co.

ROUNDTABLE TWO

Scaling operations and building resilient teams

TABLE HOST: Jeremy Cabral, founder, Finder

ROUNDTABLE THREE

Customer acquisition and market expansion

TABLE HOST: Paul Waddy, principal, Paul Waddy Ecommerce 

ROUNDTABLE FOUR

 Leveraging technology and innovation

TABLE HOST: Paul McCarney, entrepreneur and investor, Sector Light

ROUNDTABLE FIVE

Navigating regulatory and legal challenges

TABLE HOST: Cheryl Mack, CEO, Aussie Angels

ROUNDTABLE SIX

Striking a balance: How to avoid being consumed by your own creation

TABLE HOST: Dr Suji Sanjeevan, co-founder and director, Brandscent

SCALE UPS ROUNDTABLES

ROUNDTABLE ONE

Achieving operational excellence at scale

TABLE HOST: Anish Sinha, co-founder and COO, Upcover

ROUNDTABLE TWO

Expanding into new markets

TABLE HOST: Sarah Macaulay, fractional head of community, partnerships and marketing, FD Global Connections

ROUNDTABLE THREE

Leadership and organisational growth

TABLE HOST: Bradley Delamare, CEO, Tank Stream Labs 

ROUNDTABLE FOUR

Funding growth and managing financial complexity

TABLE HOST: Jay Chiu, investment director, OneVentures

ROUNDTABLE FIVE

Building brand presence and customer loyalty at scale

TABLE HOST: Anna Cheng, head of growth and engagement marketing, Turo Australia

ROUNDTABLE SIX

Building resilience and sustainability across operations and supply chains

TABLE HOST: Wendy Cameron, head of supply chain APAC, Who Gives a Crap

CLOSING NOTES

DRINKS RECEPTION