2025 Speakers
As we finalise the agenda for this exciting event, we’re on the lookout for dynamic case studies and speakers that will inspire and educate. If you have a story to share or know of someone who does, please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know!
Hear from 50+ leading Not-for-Profit thought leaders including:

Hon Andrew Leigh MP
Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury

Sue Woodward
Commissioner
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

Katherine Raskob
Chief Executive Officer
Fundraising Institute Australia

Nicole Stanmore
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity Australia

Nikki Kinloch
Chief Executive Officer
Cure cancer

Louise Cummins
Chief Marketing Officer
World Vision Australia

Rochelle Courtenay
Founder and Managing Director
Share the Dignity

Jess Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
Good Things Foundation

Sharon Callister
Chief Executive Officer
Mission Australia

Kelda Oppermann
Chief Executive Officer
Zonta House Refuge Association

Roberto Pietrobon
Director Partnerships and Philanthropy
Red Dust

Amelia Lawrence
Non-Executive Director
Biyani House Revesby Women's Shelter

Amy Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
Soldier on

Kathleen Vella
Strategic Project Director
Raise

Jonathon Peatfield
Chief Executive Officer
Life Education NSW

Kate Saporta
Chief Financial Officer
Family Life

Phil Ayres
Chief Operating Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW

Oliver Schofield
Head of Technology
Compassion Australia

David Crosbie
Chief Executive Officer
Community Council for Australia

Rebecca Reurich
Chief Financial Officer
Surf Life Saving NSW

Cate Bennett
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Movember

Andrew Coleman
Group Chief Executive Officer
TIP Group

Keren Ludski
Chief Executive Officer
Red Nose

Lisa Upton
Head of Communications and Public Affairs
Australia for UNHCR

Louise Baxter
Chief Executive Officer
Starlight Children's Foundation

Dr. Colin Salter
Research & Policy Officer
WIRES

Chris Ifediora
President
OCI Foundation

Mark Pearce
Chief Executive Officer
Volunteering Australia

Maree Sidey
Chief Executive Officer
Philanthropy Australia

Dale Cleaver
Chief Executive Officer
Guide Dogs

Ben Williams
Executive Corporate Services
Mission Australia

Annette Clarke
Chief Services Officer
Guidedogs

Patima Tantiprasut
Managing Director
PetRescue

Amie Wallis
Chief of People and Culture
Australian Olympic Committee

Emma Coakes
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Disaster Relief Australia

Rachael Cook
Chief Executive Officer
Inclusee

Emily Malone
Head of Engagement
Justice Connect

Gemma Hardie
Director People Finance and Operations
International Women’s Development Agency

Min Wah Voon
Founder
Impact Advisory Group

Maryam Moradi
Director
Changebility

Bennett Merriman
CEO & Co Founder
Rosterfy

Shannan Gove
Co Founder
Rosterfy

Vera Visevic
Partner
Mills Oakley

Brent Compton
Co-Founder
Social Media Break

Anne-Marie Baker
Executive, Strategy and Engagement
Mission Australia

Sarah Ibrahim
Chief Executive Officer
Racial Justice Centre

Arlou Arteta
Special Counsel and Educational Lead
Racial Justice Centre

Aidan Smith
Partner
HLB Mann Judd

Victoria Lee
Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
Anglicare Sydney

Arminé Nalbandian
Chief Executive Office
Centre for Social Impact

Shane Sturgiss
Director
Gadigal Information Council

Kerry Shields
People & Culture - Talent Experience Lead
Starlight Children's Foundation