We’ve curated an inspirational and thought-provoking list of speakers to leave delegates feeling connected, inspired and equipped to thrive into the future.

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The Hon Melissa Horne MP

Member for Williamstown

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The Hon Julie Bishop

Chancellor ANU, 38th Foreign Minister of Australia

Kristy McBain

The Hon Kristy McBain MP

Member for Eden-Monaro, Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories

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Rebecca McKenzie

Glen Eira City Council

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Catherine Fox

Leading workplace and leadership commentator

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Liz Pattison

Surf Coast Shire

Tasneem Chopra

Tasneem Chopra

Consultant, Speaker, Broadcaster

Simon Kuestenmacher

Simon Kuestenmacher

Demographer

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Kath Koschel

Kindness Factory

Maree McPerson

Maree McPherson

Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Mentor

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Margot Foster

The Boardroom School

Mel Jones

Melanie Jones

TV and Radio Commentator and former Australian Cricketer

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Liana Thompson

Director, Local Government Leader

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Meena Singh

Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People

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Stacey Daniel

Founder, Board Presence

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Rosie King

Advisor, Geelong Cats

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Katie Rowe

Associate Professor, Deakin University

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Michael Stefanovic

Chief Municpal Inspector, Local Government Inspectorate

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Athena Ali

The Get Noticed Coach

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Renée Rainbow

Vision Super

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Ashleigh Vandenberg

Melton City Council

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Ulrike Friedrich

Local Government Inspectorate

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Robert Musgrove

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

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DJ Hannah

DJ

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Velvet Bloom

Musician

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Mietta

Musician