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6000+ Attendees | 150+ Speakers | Virtual Expo | Networking
AUSTRALIA'S GIANT VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF WORKPLACE HEALTH & WELLNESS!
WELCOME TO THE NEW WORLD OF WORK!
Covid-19 has dramatically changed the way we work. More of us are working from home, technology is playing an ever-increasing role in our work lives, and many are struggling to balance work, life and wellbeing. There has never been a more important time to focus on workplace wellness!
Workplace Wellness Festival 2020 is a world-first event bringing together over 120 expert speakers from Australia and overseas for a dynamic multi-streamed virtual conference; the industry’s top vendors in a big virtual exhibition hall and thousands of business professionals.
Meet the people and companies transforming the way we stay healthy, happy and productive at work at Australia’s definitive workplace wellness event, held virtually for the first time!
2 DAYS, 6 CONFERENCE TRACKS, 1 GREAT EXPERIENCE
PLENARY
Get the big picture, be motivated and inspired by the best and brightest health & wellbeing experts from around Australia and the world
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Health & fitness is now a top priority in the workplace, whether you work at home, in the office or in the field.
WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE
Learn about the trends in fit-out, design & office tech for the office and home. What will the post-COVID19 office look like?
MEANING & PURPOSE
Work with meaning & purpose is the key to a fulfilling career. What are Australia’s coolest companies doing to make work meaningful?
MENTAL WELLBEING
What are the strategies for building resilience? How do you cope with adversity and change?
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Financial security is key to engagement & wellbeing. Find out the latest in incentives, benefits and programmes to support employee financial wellness
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
If you love your work you are more likely to be productive, happy and committed. What are the keys to engagement at work and how do you overcome the special challenges of working-from-home?
ROUNDTABLES
Join our interactive, virtual roundtables hosted by our sponsors where you can discuss your most pressing business needs.
150+ Speakers Confirmed for 2020
Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons AFSM, inaugural Commissioner of Resilience NSW and acclaimed former chief of NSW Rural Fire Service
Ronni Kahn AO, Founder & CEO of Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, OzHarvest
Professor Patrick McGorry AO, world-renowned mental health researcher and former Australian of the Year, Executive Director of Orygen and Professor of Youth Mental Health, University of Melbourne
Dr Norman Swan, Australia’s most respected health journalist, and trusted voice on coronavirus, ABC Television & Radio National
Jamie Marloo Thomas, Storyteller and Creator, Wayapa Wuurrk
Rasmus Hougaard, best-selling author of The Mind of the Leader; Managing Director, Potential Project International, USA
Mariam Veiszadeh, Members and Advisory Director, Diversity Council of Australia
Gordon Cairns, Chairman, Origin Energy and Woolworths Group
Dr Dinesh Palipana, one of the first people in Australia to graduate medical school with quadriplegia; Lecturer, School of Medicine, Griffith University
Tony De Leede, renowned Wellness and Fitness Entrepreneur, Wellness Solutions
Professor Sue Gordon, Chair of Restorative Care in Ageing, a partnership position funded by ACH Group and Flinders University
Katherine Perfect, Head of Agency, Google Marketing Platforms
Scott Hazard, Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience Leader, Atlassian, USA
Dr Ian Simpson, Head of Health Safety & Wellbeing, ABC
Jack Noonan, Vice President, Australia and New Zealand, International WELL Building Institute
Dr Brock Bastian, psychologist and internationally acclaimed researcher; Partner, Ethics Applied
Ainhoa Emaldi Azcue, Culture & Learning Specialist, Canva
Alison Mirams, Founding CEO of boutique tier one construction company, Roberts Pizzarotti
Inga Vilkins, Head of Health and Wellbeing, Bupa
Katherine Newton, CEO, R U OK?
Martin Cowie, Chief People Officer, OMD Australia
Charlotte Lockhart, CEO, 4 Day Week Global
Marianne Hynes, Transformational Leader, Care to Grow; Former COO, PwC’s Indigenous Consulting
Professor David Dunstan, Head, Physical Activity Lab, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Catherine McNair, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, QBE Insurance
Domino Risch, Principal, Hassell
Jon Baker, Group Head of Safety and Business Continuity, Coca Cola Amatil
Raewyn Mai, President, National Wellness Institute of Australia
Laura Higgins, Senior Executive Leader- Financial Capability, ASIC Consulting
Sam Payne, Co-Founder & CEO, Pink Elephant
Monique Newberry, Operations and Projects Lead, SAHMRI Wellbeing and Resilience Centre
Shelley McDowell, Director, Customer Experience Strategy, CBRE
Damien Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Benestar Group
Fiona Andrew, National Health & Wellbeing Manager, Australia Post
Jenny George, CEO, Converge International
Duncan Young, Head of Workplace Health and Wellbeing, Lendlease
Sue Langley, Founder and CEO, Langley Group
Jeremy Moore, Assistant Commissioner, Workforce Strategy and Change, ATO
Carli Phillips, Employee Wellbeing Lead Australia & New Zealand, Johnson & Johnson
Diane Edwards, GM People, Foresight and Innovation, Ports of Auckland, NZ
Rebecca Jenkins, People Operations, Employee Engagement, Airtasker
Professor Felice Jacka, Director, Food & Mood Centre, Deakin University
Dr Sally Phillips, General Manager of Health Services, TAL
Paul Heptonstall, Senior Wellbeing & Education Manager, National Rugby League
Alex Diab, Director People & Property, NSW Business Chamber
Deborrah Lambourne, CEO, Job Centre Australia Limited
Associate Professor Christhina Candido, Environmental and Sustainable Design, University of Melbourne
Kaylene Little, Head of People & Communities, Tassal Group
Dr Addie Wootten, Clinical Psychologist; CEO, Smiling Mind
Ali Skrzypiec, Head of Wellbeing, Safety and Environment, oOh!media
Sharon Kolkka, Wellness Director, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
Kristen Hartnett, Manager Regional NSW & ACT, Moneycare, The SalvationArmy
Jack Heath, CEO, SANE Australia
Kate Connors, Director of Wellness, PwC Australia
Tanya Howard, Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner, THE ICONIC
Ryan McGrory, Employee Experience Manager, Youi
Gino Carrafa, Managing Director, D’Accord OAS
Robert Adams, Professor of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine & Medical Director, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health, Flinders University
Dr Kaushik Ram, Neuroscientist, Brain and Mind Research Institute, The University of Sydney
Sonja Braidner, Churchill Fellowship Recipient; Member, AHRI Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Panel
Associate Professor Genevieve Healy, Principal Research Fellow, The University of Queensland
Valerie Mack, Principal – Interior Design, Buchan
Emma Walsh, CEO, Parents At Work
Chantal Brodrick, Marketing & Communication Specialist, Wellness Solutions
Annelie Xenofontos, Senior Workplace Strategist, Axiom Workplaces
Peter Pollnitz, Work Health, Safety & Injury Management, SA Health
Ash Rosshandler, CEO, GoodCompany
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