Having made his parents proud by studying law and working as a commercial lawyer for two and a half years, Josh decided to abandon that goodwill and start again in the dynamic world of advertising. Working as a passionate media planner at global agencies, OMD and Carat, Josh worked primarily across Roadshow Films and then Disney, helping break box office…
Josh White is the owner and CEO of Neon Treehouse, a bright and imaginative digital advertising agency. He has been forging his own path and leading the way for others in the digital world for over 10 years. What you’ll hear from Josh is a clear passion for digital and startups, mobilising teams around values…
Lucy believes creativity can solve anything. She has spent 20 years helping some of Australia’s biggest brands solve problems great and small, through the power of transformative business ideas. For Lucy, brand is everywhere people are. In every social conversation, advertisement, email, partnership, online transaction or product experience. She loves bringing creativity across the entire…
Patrick Blacker is the founder of the Blacker Media group, with 2 agencies – Blacker Media and BM Political under it’s umbrella. Patrick launched his first agency at age 16, focusing on content creation, social media management and brand advisory and now works with clients including multinational brands, major events, political campaigns as well as…
Founder of Brandable and DEI Lead for WAMA, Tess helps organisations cut the crap and build brands that actually connect – with purpose, with people, and with integrity. She shows businesses how to show up in a polarised world without faking it, fusing cultural intelligence, inclusive strategy, and honest storytelling to create real connection that…
Alexa Heinrich is an award-winning social media manager in Central Florida in the United States, creator of the popular websites Accessible Social and Social Media Tea, and author of Accessible Social: a beginner’s guide to creating inclusive social media content. She is a passionate advocate for creating accessible and inclusive content for social media and has…
Aaron is a passionate music and sound producer who has been involved in the audio industry from a young age. At just 18 years old, he started working as an audio producer at his local radio station. Over time, he honed his skills and went on to work for some of the biggest radio stations…
Edwin’s spent the last 11 years working in social media. He’s led the strategy for the biggest shows on TV – think Survivor, The Voice, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Love Island, 10 Sport and many more. Nowadays, Edwin specialises in organic social media for businesses, having worked with over 300 businesses in…
Johari is a digital performance analyst and the Product Lead for Performance Analytics at Bonfire, WA’s leading digital performance agency. With more than 20 years of designing, building, and enhancing online experiences, Johari has been bringing design sensibilities together with real-world data to create solutions sympathetic to both business and end-user goals. With experience spread…
Smiljka is a naturally strategic thinker with a background in marketing and a passion for the creative world of advertising. She was a brand custodian and senior-level marketer for 10 years in London, working across a number of industries including the arts, media, events, trend forecasting and property development. In that time she has successfully…
As Brand & Community Director at Sked Social, Kyra Goodman specializes in all things brand, social media and community. She is responsible for brand strategy, social media strategy, content creation, community management and organic growth. With a BA in Marketing and MA in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Kyra is a visual storyteller at…
David Stewart is one of Australia’s leading intellectual property lawyers and is an Adjunct Professor at Murdoch University. David has lectured at Murdoch University, the Australian Graduate School of Management in Hong Kong, Edith Cowan University, and in Phnom Penh for The Asia Foundation on the IP implications of Cambodia joining the World Trade Organisation….
Originally from Texas and now proudly Australian, Meg Coffey is a “Texstralian” known for her dedication, calculated risks, and exceptional communication skills. As the founder of State of Social, Australia’s largest digital marketing & social media conference, Meg is dedicated to keeping businesses ahead of the curve. With a deep understanding that digital is essential…
Andrés is a senior marketing leader with hands-on experience running marketing agencies, programs and teams in Australia and around the world, with a focus on executing high performing marketing, creating positive and productive team cultures and building mentally healthy workplaces. With almost two decades experience, Andrés has developed a robust and practical set of expert…
