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85+ Speakers Confirmed for 2020!
Scott Hazard, Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience Leader, Atlassian, USA
Rasmus Hougaard, best-selling author of The Mind of the Leader; Managing Director, Potential Project International, USA
Dr Reena Kotecha, Medical Doctor, Organisational Consultant, UK
Brooke Dwyer, Group Wellbeing Manager, Qantas
Fiona Andrew, National Health & Wellbeing Manager, Australia Post
Katherine Perfect, Head of Agency, Google Marketing Platforms
Ainhoa Emaldi Azcue, Culture & Learning Specialist, Canva
Dr Ian Simpson, Head of Health Safety & Wellbeing, ABC
Gordon Cairns, Chairman, Origin Energy and Woolworths Group
Dr Brock Bastian, psychologist and internationally acclaimed researcher; Partner, Ethics Applied
Catherine McNair, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, QBE Insurance
Mariam Veiszadeh, Members and Advisory Director, Diversity Council of Australia
Tony De Leede, renowned Wellness and Fitness Entrepreneur, Wellness Solutions
Inga Vilkins, Head of Health and Wellbeing, Bupa
Professor David Dunstan, Head, Physical Activity Lab, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Geri Sumpter, Workplace Engagement Lead, Beyond Blue
Domino Risch, Principal, Hassell
Jon Baker, Group Head of Safety and Business Continuity, Coca Cola Amatil
Shelley McDowell, Director, Customer Experience Strategy, CBRE
Sue Langley, Founder and CEO, Langley Group
Deborrah Lambourne, CEO, Job Centre Australia Limited
Jenny George, CEO, Converge International
Duncan Young, Head of Workplace Health and Wellbeing, Lendlease
Rebecca Jenkins, People Operations, Employee Engagement, Airtasker
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
Alex Diab, Director People & Property, NSW Business Chamber
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
Dr Addie Wootten, Clinical Psychologist; CEO, Smiling Mind
Professor Anthony Maeder, Professor of Digital Health Systems, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Flinders University
Dr Christhina Candido, Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, The University of Sydney
Kaylene Little, Head of People & Communities, Tassal Group
Jack Heath, CEO, SANE Australia
Ali Skrzypiec, Head of Wellbeing, Safety and Environment, oOh!media
Dr Dinesh Palipano, one of the first people in Australia to graduate medical school with quadriplegia; Lecturer, School of Medicine, Griffith University
Sharon Kolkka, General Manager, Wellness Director, Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
Tanya Howard, Health, Safety & Wellbeing Business Partner, THE ICONIC
Josh Vernon, CEO & Founder, Earnd
Gino Carrafa, Managing Director, D’Accord OAS
Kate Connors, Director of Wellness, PwC Australia
Ryan McGrory, Employee Experience Manager, Youi
Associate Professor Genevieve Healy, Principal Research Fellow, The University of Queensland
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
Annelie Xenofontos, Senior Workplace Strategist, Axiom Workplaces
Valerie Mack, Principal – Interior Design, Buchan
Emma Walsh, CEO, Parents At Work
Lucas Finch, Health and Wellbeing Specialist, Sydney Water
Jamie Marloo Thomas, Storyteller and Creator, Wayapa Wuurrk
Dr Nicola Gates, Director and Clinical Neuropsychologist, Brain and Mind Psychology
Peter Pollnitz, Work Health, Safety & Injury Management, SA Health
Ash Rosshandler, CEO, GoodCompany
Dr Moira Junge, Health psychologist & Board Member, Sleep Health Foundation
Melissa Marsden, Founder and Director, COMUNiTI
Fay Calderone, Partner, Employment & Workplace Relations, Hall & Willcox
Gerard Beven, Head of Customer Care, Assure Progams
Kylie Grady, Executive Manager Wellbeing and Safety, CSIRO
David Ploenges, Director, People, Capability & Safety, Serco Asia Pacific
Ian Westmoreland, Founder and Chairman, Mentoring Men
Amanda Reid, National HSW Manager, Mirvac
Evan Sutter, Co-Founder & CEO, Hapzly
Dr Justine Tuffley, Health & Wellbeing Specialist, Healthworks
Brad Parker, CEO, MATES in Construction
Alison Gray, Founder/Director, Wellthy
Katrina Walton, Founder/Director, Wellness Designs
Debbie Cairns, leading meditation teacher; Founder, The Still Point
Hamish Johnston, National Manager for Health, Lifestyle & Innovation, Compass Group
Jon Steiner, Director, Pitch Acoustics & Envoy
David Contarini, Head of Community and Education, RACQ Group
Joey Templin, Business Development Manager Meetings & Events; Human Resources Manager, Club Med Australia & New Zealand
Renee Sturtevant, leading HR expert in the retail sector
Fleur Marks, Founder and Chief Wellbeing Officer, WellYou
Joel Rethorne, Group Head of Rewards, Performance & People Analytics, Healius
FAQs
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
Is the Workplace Wellness Festival Going Ahead?
Yes – Covid-19 has dramatically changed our lives and the way we work. The days of large gatherings being allowed to go ahead is still so uncertain, so the decision was made to take the festival virtual in August 2020. We are so excited to bring this festival to you virtually!
When/Where Will the Virtual Workplace Wellness Festival Be Held?
The Workplace Wellness Festival 2020 will be held over two consecutive days, on 18 & 19 August 2020, online using HOPIN platform. The virtual Festival gives delegates the same access to top speakers from Australia and around the world from the comfort and safety of their home or workplace. We have brought the dates forward as there has never been a more important time for business to focus on Workplace Wellness as now!
How Does the Virtual Festival Work?
Held online over two days, Workplace Wellness Festival 2020 features our Plenary stage and six conference tracks that allows you to curate your own festival program according to what sessions are relevant to you. And we’ve kept all the elements of the physical experience that you love – keynotes, presentations, panels, Q&A, interactive roundtables, live face to face networking and virtual exhibition booths.
What Time Will the Virtual Festival Start And Finish?
The festival will run from 08:45 – 17:00 AEST on both Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August 2020.
What is the Difference Between a General Attendee and a Gold Ticket Attendee?
Both tickets give you access to the virtual 2 – day festival including opening and closing plenary stage, 6 conference tracks, roundtables, networking area, virtual expo booths.
A GOLD ticket has the added bonus of exclusive 90-day access to a video archive of all 100+ presentations across 6 conference tracks. This allows you to watch presentations in your own time as well as watch presentations running consecutively in the real time event. The gold ticket ensures you will not miss out on any presentation!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Will I Receive a Ticket?
There is no physical ticket required for Workplace Wellness Festival 2020. You just need to register for the event, create a user profile and you will gain access to the event. You will receive automated ‘Event Reminders’ and will be able to add the event to your calendar.
I Already Have a Ticket to Workplace Wellness Festival, How Do I Transfer to the Virtual Event?
If you were a ticket holder for the Workplace Wellness Festival you should have received an email announcement and links of how to get your ticket(s) for Workplace Wellness Festival 2020. If you haven’t received an email, please check you junk/spam folders or contact conferences@viconferences.com.au for assistance.
How Can I Obtain A Copy Of My Invoice/Receipt?
If you require a tax invoice/receipt for Workplace Wellness Festival 2020, please contact conferences@viconferences.com.au
I Can No Longer Attend the Festival, Can I Get a Refund?
Under our ticketing terms and conditions all our tickets are non-refundable. As a not-for-profit organisation, we do not have the capacity to change our refund policy at this time. Thank you for your understanding.